TERM: 
Full-time
JOB DESCRIPTION: 
FAST is looking for a qualified candidate to set, maintain and ensure standards for project management across all programs implemented by the Foundation .
RESPONSIBILITIES: 
- Develop and update project management practices at FAST;
- Communicate and train the PM practices to the PM team;
- Facilitate project management process from ideation to closure;
- Select, customize and introduce automated PM solutions;
- Responsible for aggregated project reporting at portfolio level.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 
- Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Business, Management, Economics, or other related fields;
- Theoretical and practical knowledge in project management; certified knowledge of project management is preferable;
- Proficiency in project management software tools;
- At least 5 years of professional experience;
- Strong experience in strategic project planning, monitoring of implementation, risk management, reporting and documentation;
- Critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Strong attention to details and technicalities;
- Excellent organizational and technical skills;
- Excellent knowledge of English and Armenian languages; knowledge of Russian language is an advantage.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 
All interested candidates are kindly requested to submit their CV to: **@****.********** . Please indicate the title of the position (“Program Management Officer”) in the subject line of the e-mail. FAST is grateful to all interested applicants; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.
Please clearly mention in your application letter that you learned of this announcement through Career Center and mention the URL of its website - www.careercenter.am. Thanks.
ABOUT COMPANY: 
Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology (FAST) is conceived as a comprehensive platform to foster technological and scientific breakthroughs in Armenia. FAST aims to revive the country’s strong Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) traditions, establishing a favorable regime for the innovative environment, fostering science and technology education, and actively developing a venture capital ecosystem. One of the most pivotal tasks of FAST is to engage tech and scientific communities in raising the profile of Armenia as a hub for technological and scientific discoveries and developments.