Digital Systems Manager

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in AlUla, Saudi Arabia is seeking a Digital Systems Manager to oversee the delivery of digital systems and manage IT projects. You will represent the interests of the organization while supporting clients and internal teams, ensuring quality delivery within budget and timeline constraints. Strong communication skills and experience in managing digital projects in the Middle East are essential for this role.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical and life insurance cover

Annual leave

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Employee Well-Being Programme

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent.
• Managerial experience with digital projects.
• Ability to guide clients on IT solutions.
• Excellent communication skills with clients and vendors.
• Ability to work in an agile team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Client IT contractor team with business requirements.
• Represent Atkins interests in client workshops.
• Guide project management for digital system delivery.
• Provide assistance to other developers in the digital team.
• Ensure successful operations of Atkins Program Delivery Office.

Skills

Leadership in IT projects

Vendor management

Digital project management

Communication skills

Agile methodology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, Computer Science or Mathematics

Tools

Microsoft SharePoint

Microsoft Power BI

Job description

Overview

Join us in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading design, engineering and project management organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world.

We have a strong presence in the Middle East that enables us to build deep and lasting relationships with our clients. We share their goals and long-term ambitions; we’re on the same journey to create places and infrastructure which will support long term sustainable development, healthy living and vibrant communities.

We are currently looking for a Digital Systems Manager for our project team based in AlUla, Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

• Support the Client IT contractor team with Program Delivery Office (PDO) business requirements to ensure the IT Contractor designs technical solutions that can be used by the PDO staff on the programs.
• Represent the interests of Atkins Program Delivery Office when business requirements are recorded by client IT contractor during workshops and solutions are demonstrated by IT contractors to ensure a smooth adoption for PDO when onboarding client systems.
• Guide and render project management support to the client in the delivery of their digital systems.
• Provide manager assistance and support to other developers within the PDO digital team.
• Support tasks relevant to successful operations of Atkins Program Delivery Office, write work instructions for using client systems on the program, ensure adoption of client systems by Atkins program delivery office staff, and ensure client training is available for the successful operation of client systems on the program.
• Support Client in managing delivery of their IT projects to quality, time and budget requirements, as directed by Client counterpart, and ensure reporting on project progress.
• Ensure IT contractor documents agreed business requirements from PDO and creates IT solutions that support practical operations for the PDO staff.
• Communicate effectively with vendors, Atkins colleagues and Client counterparts to solve commercial and business problems.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, General science, IT, Computer Science or Mathematics preferred) (or equivalent).
• Managerial experience handling Digital projects.
• Ability to agree with the client on delivery process to manage and deliver client IT outcomes and troubleshoot business situations on the program.
• Exposure and experience working in the Middle East with an agile team.
• Ability to guide client in making choices with IT solutions and lend project management support on client implementation projects delivered by Client IT contractors.
• Demonstrate proficiency with client handling, vendor management and handling digital team.
• Ability to develop and guide upcoming digital consultants.
• Able to demonstrate leadership in the delivery of IT projects and ensure the delivery is to quality, time and budget requirements to ensure mutual success for Client and Atkins Program Delivery Office.
• Excellent communication skills when describing business problems to colleagues and clients.

Desirable Requirements

• Good problem-solving skills and ability to work within an IT development team environment.
• Ability to communicate with C level executives on the client side and report on situations.
• Ability to convince program leadership and the client on the right course of action on implementation programs.
• Enthusiasm for emerging technologies and willingness to embrace new skills.
• Experience developing solutions using enterprise-level software such as Microsoft SharePoint or Microsoft Power BI to create a reporting solution is a bonus.
• Be able to contribute to other elements of the project lifecycle: software release, support and maintenance and documentation.
• Must be proficient with the English language, both written and verbal.
• Be adaptable, pragmatic and flexible.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis

• Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.
• Thrive with us. When you join us, your wellbeing, health and safety become our top priority.
• Engineering the future with digital. From design and engineering to project management, digital is fundamental to our way of working.
• Champion lasting change. We build sustainability into everything we do.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Medical and life insurance cover
• Annual leave
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Employee Well-Being Programme – 24-hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants.

Working Hours: 48 hours over 5 days (Sunday - Thursday)

Application is open until 15 October 2025 — Apply now!

Worker Type: Employee Job Type: Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.