Digital Project Manager

Vodafone; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Vodafone is searching for a Senior Project Manager to lead complex UX and software development projects in Riyadh. The successful candidate will manage cross-functional teams, ensuring project goals align with user-centric design. This role requires proven experience, strong leadership, and a proactive mindset to deliver successful outcomes, blending technical excellence with innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience managing complex digital and software development projects.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or Scrum Master certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple concurrent digital initiatives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients.
• Track and manage project budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk Management

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Jira

Trello

MS Project

Job description

We're looking for a Senior Project Manager to orchestrate complex user experience (UX) and software/platform development projects-from initial planning to final deployment. You'll steer cross-functional teams (designers, developers, strategists) toward delivering groundbreaking solutions that blend functional excellence with the joyful experiences HUED is known for. If you thrive in a creative, fast-paced environment where innovation and user-centric design fuel every initiative, we want you on our team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Definition & Planning
• Collaborate with stakeholders to establish project goals, scope, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with HUED's user-centric design ethos and client needs.
• Construct detailed project roadmaps, integrating UX/UI tasks, development milestones, and resource allocation.

2. Complex Project Coordination
• Oversee multiple, concurrent digital initiatives, ranging from large-scale platform builds to specialized UX revamps.
• Lead cross-functional teams-including Graphic Designers, UX Researchers, Service Designers, and Developers-to ensure synergy in user flows, technical architecture, and creative direction.

3. Risk Management & Proactive Issue Resolution
• Identify potential project risks (resource shortfalls, scope creep, timeline conflicts) and develop proactive mitigation strategies.
• Implement robust project controls-weekly status updates, risk logs, change management protocols-to keep efforts on track.

4. Stakeholder & Client Engagement
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, fostering clear communication on requirements, timelines, and emerging challenges.
• Conduct regular project briefings with senior leadership and external stakeholders, articulating both technical progress and user-centric outcomes.

5. Agile & Traditional PM Methodologies
• Champion Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall approaches as best fits the project, ensuring smooth sprints or phases that respect quality, collaboration, and speed.
• Facilitate sprint planning, retrospectives, or steering committee meetings to maintain momentum.

6. Quality Assurance & Delivery
• Coordinate testing protocols (usability tests, QA cycles, code reviews) to confirm solutions meet high design and technical standards.
• Validate that final deliverables align with HUED's hallmark of joyful user experiences and deliver measurable value to clients.

7. Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Refine internal project management processes, adopting new tools and methodologies to enhance speed, transparency, and communication.
• Encourage a culture of creative problem-solving, ensuring that each lesson learned feeds future project success.

8. Managing Profitability
• Track and manage project budgets.
• Export COCs and invoices on time.
• Track and follow up on invoices collections.

Qualifications & Skills

1. Educational & Experience Background
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Business, or related field. Advanced degrees/certifications are a plus.
• 4-5 years of proven experience managing complex digital and software development projects, ideally at an agency, tech firm, or consulting environment.
• Proficiency in both Arabic and English

2. Technical Proficiency
• Solid understanding of software development life cycles (SDLC), code deployment pipelines, and IT infrastructure basics.
• Familiarity with UX/UI design processes-wireframing, prototyping, usability testing-and integrating these into technical builds.
• Proficient in project management tools (Jira, Trello, MS Project) and comfortable in adopting new platforms.

3. Methodological Agility
• Skilled in Agile/Scrum (sprint planning, backlog management) and traditional Waterfall methods, able to pivot approaches per project context.
• Experience in risk and change management-planning for contingencies and adapting scope without compromising quality.

4. Leadership & Communication
• Confident in leading cross-functional teams, uniting creative thinkers and technical specialists under a shared vision.
• Able to translate complex development tasks into stakeholder-friendly updates, bridging business needs with user-centered design.
• Calmness under pressure-able to defuse tension, quickly address crises, and keep the team focused on solutions.

5. Stakeholder Management
• Demonstrated success partnering with high-profile clients, including government or enterprise-level engagements.
• Adept at managing expectations, ensuring clarity on deliverables, timelines, and budgets.

6. Strategic & Proactive Mindset
• Thrives on solving complex project challenges, preempting issues before they escalate.
• Eager to explore emerging technologies (AI, automation, advanced analytics) to keep HUED's projects at the cutting edge.

7. Industry Certifications
• PMP, PRINCE2, or Scrum Master certifications are advantageous, reflecting a solid foundation in project management best practices.