Project Leader

Jobsplus Permit 489/ 2016

The CTO Office is seeking a Project Leader to support and drive a portfolio of strategic initiatives that sit at the heart of MITA’s digital and technology agenda. The CTO Office brings together several key functions, including technology and data governance, software development and AI implementation projects, software licensing and applied research.

The Project Leader will take responsibility for leading a number of projects across these areas. This includes planning and coordinating work, guiding delivery teams, and ensuring that outcomes align with agreed objectives and standards. Being part of the management structure, you will be contributing to decision-making, prioritisation, and the continuous improvement of how these functions operate.

The role requires a combination of technical skills and management ability to effectively manage these projects. Therefore, the successful candidate should be comfortable engaging with technical concepts, understanding system architectures, and collaborating closely with technical teams to ensure successful implementation and integration.

Key Responsibilities

Lead projects and initiatives across the various functions of the CTO Office
Plan, coordinate, and monitor project delivery to ensure agreed objectives, timelines, and quality standards are met.
Work closely with technical teams, business stakeholders, and management to translate strategic priorities into deliverable outcomes.
Provide leadership and direction to project teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.
Contribute to the management and coordination of the CTO Office functions, including prioritisation of work and resource planning.
Support continuous improvement of project management and delivery practices within the CTO Office.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible candidates must satisfy one of the following options in terms of qualifications and / or experience in an ICT-related area:

A qualification at MQF Level 7 OR higher; OR
A qualification at MQF Level 6 and an additional one year of experience; OR
A qualification at MQF Level 5 and an additional three years’ experience; OR
A qualification at MQF Level 4 and an additional four years’ experience; OR
Five years of experience.

MITA has a structured Career Progression framework. Successful candidates may be engaged in the position of Project Leader at either of the following levels depending on their qualifications, experience and competence level as determined through the interview: i)the standard level: Career Level 4; or ii) the Senior level, Career Level 5.

Submit a detailed CV, together with a covering email, scanned copies of certificates by not later than the 2nd November 2026 to: careers.mita@gov.mt.

MITA is an equal opportunities employer.

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