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SmartTech

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2 - 10 employees

Founded 2014

🤝 B2B

🏢 Enterprise

💼 Consulting

B2B • Enterprise • Consulting

SmartTech is a Cairo-based digital transformation and IT services company (founded 2013) that provides web and mobile development, e‑commerce platforms, enterprise software implementations and outsourcing. They offer solutions such as CRM, ERP (including Odoo and Microsoft Dynamics), ECM, Facility Management System (FMS), enterprise content and e‑commerce storefronts, plus services in BI, QA, and cloud (AWS). SmartTech also provides training and staffing/outsourcing (DotNet, Java, consultants) and positions itself as a partner for enterprises to build online stores and deliver custom software solutions.

📋 Description

• Oversee the pursuit and delivery of Special Projects and Innovation initiatives • Guide initiatives from whiteboard concept through lab prototype, field pilot, and handoff to long-term owners • Coordinate technical leads, vendors, project resources, and stakeholders across concurrent efforts • Manage project budgets, schedules, capacity, risks, and blockers • Ingest and evaluate unique initiatives entering the SPI pipeline • Track resource allocation, budgets, and capacity across concurrent initiatives • Identify, escalate, and drive resolution of project risks and blockers • Enforce regular project-team reporting and review summaries and reports • Draft program-level summary reports and present during regular project updates • Maintain documentation standards for product delivery • Travel to job sites for system demonstrations and field pilots • Coordinate cross-functional resources to keep implementation on schedule • Facilitate handoff of mature initiatives to long-term owners and archive project documentation • Coordinate project postmortems and lessons-learned reviews • Serve as point of contact for client satisfaction and product lifecycle • Leverage AI-enabled and digital tools to enhance efficiency and reduce manual effort • Identify process-improvement opportunities and support adoption of innovative tools • Complete assigned tasks and deliverables on time and on budget

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Construction Management, or related discipline • 5+ years managing technical projects or programs, including software, controls, or IoT initiatives • Advanced program and project management of multiple concurrent technical initiatives, including budgets, schedules, and resource allocation • Experience with project management and work tracking tools such as Smartsheet or similar • Experience with backlog and ticketing tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar • Risk and blocker identification, escalation, and resolution across cross-functional teams • Vendor and stakeholder coordination, including scope, procurement, and delivery tracking • Understanding of the software development lifecycle and BAS / IoT systems sufficient to coordinate engineering resources and review technical progress • Knowledge of IoT and smart building solutions • Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) and file management • Ability to work successfully in a remote environment with effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness, resourcefulness, and a distraction-free workspace • Ability to follow company and site safety requirements • Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows and optimize operational processes • Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports, and correspondence • Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form with technical and non-technical information • Ability to communicate directly with stakeholders and serve as primary point of client contact when needed • Ability to work independently and as a team member with moderate supervision • Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines • Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others • Ability to achieve certification for NFPA70E and/or OSHA training as/if required • Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks simultaneously • Ability to meet physical demands including manipulating small parts/tools, remaining stationary, moving through office and critical-facility environments, using stairs/ladders, working in confined spaces, and occasionally moving equipment up to 50 pounds • Ability to travel up to 25% to job sites and lab environments, potentially in any or all 50 US states • Valid REAL ID or acceptable alternative, such as a passport, required for associated domestic air travel effective May 7, 2025 • PMP, CAPM, Agile/Scrum, or similar project management credentials preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option) • Dental and vision plans • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26 • 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option • PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year • Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents • Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage • Professional development opportunities • Tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance • Paid parental leave after one year of employment • Remote work arrangement • Travel opportunities to job sites, lab environments, client sites, meetings, and industry conferences