We are seeking an experienced Senior Saudi Technical Project Manager to lead complex, high-impact digital and IT initiatives within a SAMA-regulated environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, proven experience managing large cross-functional teams, and the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders across business, IT, and external vendors.

This role requires a hands-on leader with excellent communication skills, strong governance mindset, and the personality to drive delivery in fast-paced, highly regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale IT and digital transformation projects within banking or financial institutions.
Act as the primary interface between business stakeholders, IT teams, vendors, and regulators.
Manage cross-functional teams including developers, architects, business analysts, testers, and cloud engineers.
Define project scope, objectives, milestones, governance models, and delivery plans aligned with business strategy.
Ensure full compliance with SAMA regulations, security, and risk frameworks.
Establish and lead Steering Committees (SteerCo), providing clear executive-level reporting and decision support.
Proactively manage risks, dependencies, issues, and change requests.
Oversee vendors and third-party partners, including delivery performance and contractual obligations.
Track budgets, timelines, and KPIs to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
Drive continuous improvement in project delivery processes and stakeholder engagement.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Saudi (mandatory).
8+ years of experience in Project Management, preferably within banking, fintech, telecom, or regulated enterprises.
Strong experience working in SAMA-regulated environments or with financial regulators in KSA.
Solid technical background with exposure to:
Core banking systems
Digital platforms
Cloud migration and modernization
ERP, CRM, payments, or analytics platforms
Proven experience managing large programs or multi-stream projects with multiple stakeholders.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including C-level engagement.
Strong leadership presence and decision-making ability.

Certifications (Preferred)

PRINCE2 (Foundation or Practitioner)
PMP
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Agile certifications

Key Skills & Competencies

Technical Project & Program Management
SAMA Compliance & Regulatory Delivery
Stakeholder & Vendor Management
Digital Transformation
Governance & Reporting (SteerCo level)
Risk, Issue & Change Management
Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
Strong Communication & Leadership Skills

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