PROGRAM MANAGER

Duncan & Ross; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A project management company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a qualified individual to manage projects across various domains, including corporate banking and cybersecurity training. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, time management, and communication skills, with experience in enterprise project management tools like Zoho Projects and Jira. A Bachelor’s degree is required, and the role demands oversight of large-scale programs while ensuring compliance and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Strong time management, leadership, and communication skills; experience leading diverse teams.
• Proven ability to manage complex technical programs in fast-paced environments.
• Experience with enterprise PM tools and capability to orchestrate multi-project portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, monitor, and close projects and programs across diverse domains.
• Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Manage project lifecycle using tools like Zoho Projects and Jira.

Skills

Time management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Zoho Projects

Jira

Job description

Overview

Support project management through planning, issue tracking, and stakeholder communication using tools like Zoho Projects and Jira, requiring strong time management skills. The role involves planning, executing, and monitoring corporate banking projects, managing teams, and applying project management methodologies to enhance processes. The role involves managing complex programs, preparing staffing plans, monitoring financial performance, and supporting business development while interacting with military officials. Lead the Enhanced Repair Capability program, ensuring compliance, managing risks, and fostering partnerships while overseeing diverse teams and subcontractors. Lead post-acquisition integration activities, manage 30-60-100 day plans, ensure cultural alignment, and track integration KPIs in a high-growth environment. The role involves managing engineering projects, optimizing processes, ensuring timely delivery, and requires experience in consumer software and machine learning. Manage Core Banking program, ensuring compliance with project management standards, stakeholder engagement, and timely delivery of high-quality project outcomes. Lead the implementation of airline operations systems, manage budgets, ensure compliance, and drive digital transformation with a focus on safety and operational readiness. Manage water planning projects, develop national master plans, ensure alignment with capital investment plans, and coordinate with stakeholders for effective implementation. Oversee cybersecurity training programs, manage logistics, ensure compliance, and lead a team while possessing strong leadership and cybersecurity expertise.

Note: The original description contains several role-specific items across multiple domains. This refinement consolidates the core responsibilities while preserving the breadth of project management activities described.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, monitor, and close projects and programs across diverse domains, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget adherence.
• Lead cross-functional teams, coordinate with stakeholders, and manage resource allocation and performance tracking.
• Manage project lifecycle using tools such as Zoho Projects and Jira; develop scopes, milestones, and governance plans.
• Prepare staffing plans, monitor financial performance, manage risks, and ensure compliance with organizational standards.
• Engage with external partners, subcontractors, and senior stakeholders; maintain effective communication and reporting.
• Advance process improvements and application of project management methodologies to enhance efficiency and outcomes.
• Oversight of large-scale programs including post-acquisition integration, 30-60-100 day plans, and KPI tracking in high-growth environments.
• Contribute to program management across engineering, software, hardware, healthcare, transportation, and cyber training domains as described in the original content.
• Ensure quality, timeliness, and adherence to budgets and regulatory/compliance requirements across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and advanced proficiency in Excel or equivalent analytical tools.
• Strong time management, leadership, and communication skills; experience leading diverse teams.
• Proven ability to manage complex technical programs, stakeholder alignment, and delivery in fast-paced environments.
• Experience with enterprise PM tools (e.g., Zoho Projects, Jira) and capability to orchestrate multi-project portfolios.
• Background in areas such as corporate banking, cloud/core telecom, systems integration, logistics, healthcare, cybersecurity training, and infrastructure projects is described in the original content.