Job Description: Senior Digital Transformation Project Manager
Location: Saudi Arabia
Experience Required: 10 to 15 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Digital Transformation Project Manager to lead enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives across multiple business functions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project and program management, digital strategy, business process transformation, technology implementation, and stakeholder management. This role requires a strategic leader capable of driving organizational change, delivering complex digital programs, and aligning technology solutions with business objectives.
Key ResponsibilitiesDigital Transformation Leadership
- Lead and manage end-to-end digital transformation projects from initiation through successful delivery
- Develop transformation roadmaps aligned with organizational goals and strategic priorities
- Drive innovation by identifying opportunities to modernize processes, systems, and customer experiences
- Collaborate with executive leadership to define digital transformation strategies and business outcomes
Project & Program Management
- Manage large-scale, cross-functional projects involving ERP, CRM, cloud, AI, automation, data analytics, and enterprise applications
- Establish project governance frameworks, timelines, budgets, resources, and risk management plans
- Monitor project performance and ensure delivery within scope, schedule, and budget
- Coordinate internal teams, external vendors, consultants, and technology partners
Stakeholder Management
- Engage with C-level executives, department heads, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment and commitment
- Facilitate workshops, steering committee meetings, and progress reviews
- Communicate project status, risks, and mitigation plans effectively to senior leadership
Change Management
- Lead organizational change initiatives to ensure successful adoption of new technologies and business processes
- Develop communication, training, and stakeholder engagement plans
- Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and digital adoption
Risk & Compliance Management
- Identify project risks, dependencies, and challenges, implementing appropriate mitigation strategies
- Ensure compliance with corporate governance, regulatory standards, cybersecurity policies, and industry best practices
Performance & Continuous Improvement
- Define and track KPIs, project metrics, and transformation success indicators
- Evaluate project outcomes and implement lessons learned for future improvements
- Promote Agile, Lean, and PMO best practices across the organization
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
- Master's degree (MBA or related discipline) preferred
- PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum Master, or equivalent project management certification preferred
- Digital Transformation, Change Management, or Enterprise Architecture certifications are an advantage
Experience Requirements
- 10 to 15 years of overall experience in Project Management, Digital Transformation, IT Strategy, or Business Transformation
- Minimum 5+ years leading enterprise digital transformation programs
- Proven experience managing large-scale technology implementations and organizational change initiatives
- Experience working in sectors such as Government, Energy, Telecommunications, Healthcare, Banking, Retail, or Smart Cities is highly preferred
- Experience working in the Saudi Arabian market or GCC region is highly desirable
Technical Skills
- Digital Transformation & Innovation Strategy
- Project & Program Management
- Agile, Scrum, Waterfall Methodologies
- ERP (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)
- Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)
- Data Analytics & Business Intelligence
- Artificial Intelligence & Automation Solutions
- Change Management Frameworks
- Enterprise Architecture Concepts
- Cybersecurity & IT Governance
- Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence, Power BI
Soft Skills
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Strong stakeholder and vendor management experience
- Ability to work in fast-paced, multicultural environments
- High level of business acumen and decision-making skills
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Demonstrated success delivering complex transformation programs valued at multi-million-dollar budgets
- Experience managing geographically distributed teams
- Familiarity with Saudi Vision 2030 initiatives and digital transformation agendas
- Arabic language proficiency is an advantage; English fluency is mandatory
