Platforms Project Manager

aramco digital; Dammam; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the lifecycle of software platform development projects. This role involves collaborating with engineering teams and stakeholders, ensuring projects are completed on time and align with strategic business objectives. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership, communication skills, and a deep understanding of project management methodologies.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in technical project management or program management.
• Proven experience managing software development projects.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of platform development projects.
• Define project scope, deliverables, and resource requirements.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and coordinate with various teams.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Job description

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the planning and execution of projects focused on the development, enhancement, and rollout of our core software platforms (e.g., AI/Data, Integration, etc.). You will work closely with platform engineering teams, product owners, architects, and stakeholders to ensure platform initiatives are delivered efficiently on schedule, and meet the strategic objectives of enabling other development teams and business capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of platform development projects, from concept and planning to delivery and operational handover.
• Define project scope, deliverables, milestones, and resource requirements for platform initiatives.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, track progress rigorously, and manage scope, schedule, and budget changes.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and dependencies associated with platform development and deployment.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) and ensure adherence to Agile/Scrum principles where applicable.
• Coordinate efforts between platform engineering teams, infrastructure teams, security, and consuming application teams.
• Manage communication effectively, providing clear status updates, reports, and metrics to stakeholders and leadership.
• Ensure alignment between platform roadmaps and project execution.
• Facilitate technical discussions and decision-making processes within the project context.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in technical project management or program management.
• Proven experience managing software development projects, particularly backend systems or platforms.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent organizational, communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's degree or relevant certifications (PMP, CSM, CSPO).
• 8-10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience managing projects related to platform engineering or core infrastructure software development within a major technology company.
• Experience managing projects in complex industrial or large-scale enterprise technology environments.
• Experience with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Project).
• Technical background sufficient to understand platform engineering challenges.