Lead Project Manager | Riyadh, SA

Finastra; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 262,000 - 338,000; Full time

Job summary

A global finance software provider is seeking a Lead Project Manager for their Riyadh office. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of project management experience, fluent Arabic, and a strong customer focus. Responsibilities include project planning, execution, and ensuring quality throughout the project lifecycle. This role offers an environment that embraces diversity and provides extensive employee benefits, including hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Unlimited vacation

Well-being therapy access

Medical insurance

Career Development opportunities

Paid time off for volunteering

Qualifications

• 7+ years of end-to-end Project Management experience.
• Fluent in Arabic; native-level proficiency preferred.
• Experience with customer-facing projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and finalize projects according to deadlines and budget.
• Coordinate resources and deliver projects according to plan.
• Define project objectives and oversee quality control.

Skills

Project Management

Arabic fluency

Customer focus

Conflict resolution

Effective communication

Job description

Who are we?

At Finastra, we are a dynamic global provider of open finance software solutions, dedicated to expanding access to financial services. Our innovative applications span Lending, Payments, Treasury and Capital Markets, and Universal Banking. Proudly serving over 8,000 customers, including 45 of the world's top 50 banks, we aim to boost financial inclusion for all. Join us and be part of a vibrant company that embraces diverse perspectives, and is committed to doing well by doing good.

What will you contribute?

Plan, execute and finalize projects according to agreed deadlines and within the client's budget. This includes coordinating resources and efforts of consultants and/or third-party contractors in order to deliver projects according to plan or apply strong change control management as required. The Project Manager will also define the project's objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle. At all times establish and maintain good working relationships with the client and reinforce the Finastra reputation. The Project Manager is also financially responsible on projects they manage

The Lead Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that the projects are executed in line with all contractual obligations to the client in a professional, cost-effective and timely manner, ensuring that Finastra achieves (or improves upon) the planned financial return from the project

Key Responsibilities
Your deliverables as a Lead Project Manager will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Produce, maintain mechanism
• Manages project end toproject plans
• Ensure project is delivered within scope, budget, on schedule
• Establish project governance end adhering to Finastra PM methodology
• Manage project staff and resources, Effective reporting through regular project status reports, adhoc reports as appropriate
• Direct project from beginning to end. Define goals and support in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Effective communicate with project stakeholders and team members
• Identify and resolve conflicts within project team
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path

Requirements and Qualifications

• 7+ years of end-to-end Project Management experience
• Fluent in Arabic; native-level proficiency is highly preferred
• Experience must be with customer-facing projects and not internal to the organization
• Candidates must be fluent in Arabic; native-level proficiency is highly preferred
• Experience in both theoretical and practical aspects of project management
• Experience with project management techniques and tools
• Customer driven and have the ability to work within a team environment
• Direct work experience in a project management capacity. Previous experience successfully leading large scale innovation, growth and continuous improvement projects in a service environment

We are proud to offer a range of incentives to our employees worldwide. These benefits are available to everyone, regardless of grade, and reflect the values we uphold:

• Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, based on your location and business priorities. Hybrid working arrangements, and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.

• Well-being: Access confidential one-on-one therapy through our Employee Assistance Program, unlimited personalized coaching via our coaching app, and access to our Gather Groups for emotional and mental support.

• Medical, life & disability insurance, retirement plan, lifestyle and other benefits*

• ESG: Benefit from paid time off for volunteering and donation matching.

• DEI: Participate in multiple DE&I groups for open involvement (e.g., Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, Women@Finastra).

• Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.

• Recognition : Be part of our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and contribute to regular employee surveys to help shape Finastra and foster a culture where everyone is engaged and empowered to perform at their best.

*Specific benefits may vary by location.

At Finastra, each individual is unique, bringing their own ideas, thoughts, cultural beliefs, backgrounds, and experiences together. We learn from one another, embrace and celebrate our differences, and create an environment where everyone feels safe to be themselves.

Be unique, be exceptional, and help us make a difference at Finastra!

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