IT Project Manager

Saudi Networkers Services; Riyadh; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services company in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager. This role involves planning, executing, and delivering IT projects on time and within budget, while managing relationships with stakeholders and ensuring quality standards. Ideal candidates should possess strong leadership and communication skills along with a degree in IT or Computer Science. Familiarity with the local market and fluency in Arabic are advantages.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an IT Project Manager or similar role.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans outlining scope, objectives, deliverables, and budget.
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Oversee project execution and ensure adherence to quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Project management methodologies

Job description

• Project Planning: Developing a comprehensive project plan that outlines the scope, objectives, deliverables, timeline, budget, and resource requirements for IT projects. Identifying and mitigating potential risks and issues. • Stakeholder Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with project stakeholders, including clients, business users, IT teams, and vendors. Ensuring clear and effective communication, managing expectations, and addressing concerns throughout the project lifecycle. • Team Leadership: Leading and managing cross-functional project teams, including developers, analysts, testers, and other IT professionals. Assigning tasks, setting clear goals, and providing guidance and support to team members. • Budget and Resource Management: Monitoring and controlling project budgets, tracking expenses, and ensuring optimal utilization of resources. Collaborating with finance and procurement teams to procure necessary resources and manage vendor contracts. • Risk Management: Identifying and assessing project risks, and developing risk mitigation strategies. Proactively managing risks, issues, and changes that may impact project scope, timeline, or budget. • Project Execution and Monitoring: Overseeing project execution, tracking progress, and ensuring adherence to project plans and -milestones. Conducting regular status meetings, providing project updates, and addressing any deviations or obstacles that arise. • Quality Assurance: Ensuring the delivery of high-quality IT solutions by defining and implementing appropriate quality assurance processes. Conducting regular reviews, inspections, and tests to verify that project deliverables meet the defined standards and requirements. • Change Management: Managing changes to project scope, requirements, or schedule by assessing their impact, obtaining necessary approvals, and communicating changes to stakeholders. Ensuring that changes are properly documented and implemented. • Documentation and Reporting: Maintaining accurate project documentation, including project plans, status reports, meeting minutes, and other project-related artifacts. Providing regular progress reports to project stakeholders and senior management. • Lessons Learned and Continuous Improvement: Conducting post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement. Implementing process enhancements and best practices to optimize project delivery and increase efficiency.

• Proven experience as an IT Project Manager or similar role in Information Technology. • Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools. • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines. • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. • PMP or Prince2 certification is a plus. • Experience working in Saudi Arabia or familiarity with the local market is desirable. • Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage. • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.