IT Project Manager

Job Posting Location: Riyadh, KSA (Onsite)

Position Objective

Manage multiple IT projects aligned with business goals through clear scope definition, structured planning, proactive risk management and effective stakeholder coordination. Deliver projects within agreed timelines, budgets and quality standards.

Job Description & Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables and acceptance criteria in alignment with business requirements.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules and resource allocations to support efficient delivery.
• Establish stakeholder communication plans and maintain alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues and dependencies, implementing mitigation plans and corrective actions.
• Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate internal departments, vendors and external partners to achieve project milestones.
• Monitor progress using project management tools and track performance against agreed scope, schedule, budget and quality requirements.
• Manage project budgets, expenditure and scope changes to control costs and prevent overruns.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, industry best practices and internal policies.
• Act as the primary liaison between internal teams, clients and vendors to coordinate delivery and resolve issues.
• Conduct project status meetings and provide stakeholders and senior management with progress reports, risks and recommended actions.
• Coordinate with business and technical teams to ensure project deliverables meet agreed requirements.
• Oversee quality assurance activities and validate deliverables against acceptance criteria.
• Manage vendor relationships and monitor compliance with contractual commitments and service-level agreements.
• Conduct post-project reviews, document lessons learned and recommend improvements to project delivery processes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline.
• 4–6 years of project management experience, focused on IT projects, particularly AI, advanced technology or software development.
• At least 1–2 years of experience managing multiple projects simultaneously within the overall experience requirement.
• Certification such as PMP, PMI-ACP or equivalent.
• Strong skills in project planning, budgeting, resource coordination, risk management and stakeholder communication.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage vendor performance.