Job location: Riyadh, Nationality Preference- Saudi

Position Objectives: To lead and manage end-to-end IT projects across the organisation, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget while aligning technology initiatives with business objectives and maintaining governance standards across all active workstreams

Job Description & Responsibilities:
Own and manage the full lifecycle of IT projects, from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring, and closure.
Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements in collaboration with technical teams and business stakeholders.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, risk registers, and budget trackers.
Lead project governance activities, including steering committee meetings, status reviews, and milestone reporting.
Identify, assess, and proactively manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating to senior leadership where required.
Coordinate across internal IT teams - including infrastructure, cybersecurity, software development, and operations - to ensure aligned delivery.
Manage relationships with third-party vendors, system integrators, and technology consultants throughout the project lifecycle.
Track and report project progress against KPIs, SLAs, and delivery milestones, producing regular status updates for IT leadership and executive stakeholders.
Facilitate change management processes, ensuring all scope changes are assessed, approved, and documented.
Prepare and present project documentation, including business cases, project charters, RAID logs, and post-implementation reviews.
Ensure all IT projects comply with internal governance frameworks, cybersecurity policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and contributing to PMO best practices and project delivery standards.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
5–8 years of experience in IT project management, with a proven track record of delivering complex technology projects on time and within budget.
Strong command of project management methodologies, including Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid frameworks.
Hands-on experience managing infrastructure, ERP, cybersecurity, cloud migration, or digital transformation projects.
Proficient in project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, Confluence, or equivalent platforms.
Advanced MS Office skills, including Excel for resource planning and PowerPoint for executive reporting.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong stakeholder management skills with experience engaging C-level and senior executive audiences.
Excellent written and verbal communication in English. Arabic language skills are an advantage.
PMP certification is required. PRINCE2, ITIL, or Agile certifications, such as CSM or SAFe, are a strong advantage.

Information Technology Project Manager