IT Project Manager – Infrastructure & IT Services Operations (Banking Sector) | Marc Ellis | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Marc Ellis; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Marc Ellis is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead infrastructure and IT services operations projects within a banking environment in Saudi Arabia. You will manage infrastructure upgrades, data center initiatives, network, security, ITSM improvements, and governance across a regulated financial services setting.

The role requires PMP certification, Saudi banking sector experience, and transferable iqama.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• PMP Certification is mandatory.
• Transferable Iqama is required.
• Experience in Saudi Banking Sector and SAMA-regulated environments is essential.
• Strong IT Infrastructure Project Management background.
• Regulatory and Compliance Management experience is required.
• Arabic speaker or Saudi national preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, budgets, timelines, and resource plans.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of infrastructure and IT operations projects.
• Oversee hardware, software, network, cloud, and security solutions deployment.
• Ensure objectives are met within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Drive ITSM enhancements and alignment with ITIL practices.
• Manage data center, network, server, storage, cloud, and security initiatives.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and vendors; provide governance and reporting.

Skills

IT Infrastructure PM

Vendor Management

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

ITSM/ITIL

Budget & Resource Mgmt

Banking Tech Ops

Change Management

Audit & Control

Project Governance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/CS/IT

PMP Certification

Tools

BMC Remedy

Job description

Job Title: IT Project Manager – Infrastructure & IT Services Operations (Banking Sector) | Marc Ellis | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Recruiting Company:
Marc Ellis

Job Location:
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Type:
12-Month Contract (Extendable)

Employment Model:
On Marc Ellis Payroll

Marc Ellis is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead infrastructure and IT service operations projects within a banking environment in Saudi Arabia. This role focuses on delivering secure, compliant, and highly available IT infrastructure solutions while ensuring alignment with banking regulations, cybersecurity requirements, and operational best practices.

The successful candidate will manage infrastructure upgrades, data center initiatives, network and security projects, ITSM improvements, and technology transformation programs across a regulated financial services environment.

Mandatory Requirements

• Experience in the Saudi Banking Sector
• Transferable Iqama
• Experience working within SAMA-regulated environments
• Strong IT Infrastructure Project Management background
• PMP Certification (Mandatory)
• Regulatory and Compliance Management experience
• Arabic Speaker or Saudi National Preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Delivery
  • Define project scope, deliverables, budgets, timelines, and resource plans.
  • Manage end-to-end delivery of infrastructure and IT operations projects.
  • Oversee implementation of hardware, software, network, cloud, and security solutions.
  • Ensure project objectives are achieved within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Infrastructure & IT Operations
  • Lead infrastructure modernization and upgrade initiatives.
  • Manage data center, network, server, storage, cloud, and security projects.
  • Support IT operations transformation initiatives.
  • Ensure high availability and resilience of banking technology platforms.
• ITSM & Service Improvement
  • Drive implementation and enhancement of IT Service Management processes.
  • Support Incident, Problem, Change, and Service Request Management initiatives.
  • Align ITSM processes with ITIL best practices.
  • Improve operational efficiency and service quality across IT teams.
• Risk, Compliance & Governance
  • Ensure compliance with SAMA regulations and banking policies.
  • Manage project risks, audit requirements, and security controls.
  • Support regulatory reporting and governance activities.
  • Develop mitigation plans for identified risks and issues.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Management
  • Coordinate with banking business units, IT teams, security teams, and compliance functions.
  • Manage vendor relationships and project deliverables.
  • Conduct vendor evaluations, project reviews, and performance assessments.
  • Ensure third-party compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations.
• Reporting & Communication
  • Prepare executive status reports and project dashboards.
  • Present project progress, risks, and mitigation plans to steering committees.
  • Manage stakeholder communications throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Maintain project governance documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• PMP Certification.
• Minimum 7 years of IT Project Management experience.
• Minimum 3 years of Banking or Financial Services experience.
• Proven experience managing Infrastructure, IT Operations, or ITSM projects.
• Strong understanding of banking technology environments.
• Experience managing large-scale infrastructure transformation initiatives.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Required Technical & Functional Skills

• IT Infrastructure Project Management
• Data Center & Infrastructure Upgrades
• Network & Security Projects
• IT Service Operations
• IT Service Management (ITSM)
• ITIL Framework
• Vendor Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Management
• Project Governance
• Budget & Resource Management
• Banking Technology Operations
• Change Management
• Audit & Control Processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with BMC Remedy or similar ITSM platforms.
• Strong understanding of SAMA regulations and governance requirements.
• Experience managing cybersecurity and compliance-driven projects.
• Banking digital transformation experience.
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure projects.
• Arabic language proficiency.

Ideal Candidate Profile

This role is ideal for professionals currently working as:

• IT Project Manager
• Infrastructure Project Manager
• Banking Technology Project Manager
• IT Operations Project Manager
• IT Service Delivery Manager
• PMO Manager
• Technology Program Manager
• Infrastructure Delivery Manager