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IT Project Manager (Tenders & Delivery)- Healthcare ROLE OVERVIEW An IT Project Manager specializing in Tenders oversees technology initiatives across their full lifecycle — from evaluating RFPs and structuring winning bids to executing project delivery and ensuring contractual compliance. The role bridges technical solution design, commercial estimation, procurement regulations, and hands-on IT project governance. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Tender & Proposal Management RFP & Requirement Analysis: Evaluate client Tender/RFP/RFQ specifications to confirm technical feasibility, identify operational risks, and establish compliance matrices. Bid & Proposal Development: Author and assemble technical, operational, and administrative bid documentation, aligning proposed architectures with target deliverables and SLAs. Costing & Resource Estimation: Partner with solutions architects, procurement teams, and finance to build accurate Bill of Quantities (BOQ), resource load charts, profit margin models, and delivery schedules. Vendor & Subcontractor Alignment: Source external technology partners or OEMs, solicit subcontractor quotations, and negotiate pre-bid agreements. 2. Project Execution & Governance Project Charter & Roadmap Creation: Translate awarded tender commitments into actionable Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), project plans, and baseline schedules. Lifecycle Management: Lead cross-functional engineering teams using Waterfall, Agile, or Hybrid methodologies to deliver software, cloud migration, or IT infrastructure projects on time and within budget. Scope & Change Control: Monitor baseline deliverables against client requests, managing formal Change Requests (CRs) to protect project margins and prevent scope creep. Stakeholder Communication: Serve as primary point of contact for client steering committees, internal leadership, regulatory authorities, and third-party vendors. 3. Risk, Quality & Contract Compliance Risk Mitigation: Track technical, financial, and logistical risks; build and execute contingency strategies to satisfy penalizing contract clauses (e.g., Liquidated Ascertained Damages). Quality Assurance & Acceptance: Direct User Acceptance Testing (UAT), system integration milestones, and formal client sign-offs required for progress payments. Handover & Closeout: Transition completed systems to operational support teams, finalize warranty/maintenance terms, and conduct post-project audits. CORE QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS MATRIX CategoryRequirements & Competencies Education & Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field. PMP, PRINCE2, or ITIL certifications strongly preferred. Experience: 5+ years managing enterprise or government IT projects with proven experience handling public/private tender submissions and bid lifecycles. Technical Knowledge: Solid foundation in IT infrastructure, cloud platforms, cybersecurity standards, SDLC methodologies, systems integration, and network architecture. Key Competencies: RFP response drafting, financial modeling/costing, vendor negotiation, legal contract comprehension, risk management, and client leadership.