Project Management Specialist

Open Access Technology International; Riyadh; Hybrid; SAR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Access Technology International, Inc. (OATI) is seeking an experienced projects professional for the position of Project Management Specialist to plan, schedule, and drive the in-Kingdom deployment to a signed FAC within scope, schedule, and quality standards.

The role requires a secure customer signature on milestones and prompt reporting to the assigned team. The position is based in Riyadh with a hybrid work arrangement; attendance at the Riyadh office or customer facilities may be

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as business or project management.
• Two or more years of experience as a Project Coordinator or similar role.
• Experience in a software application is a plus.
• Bilingual in Arabic and English.
• Excellent written communication abilities.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to acquire new skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to coordinate multiple assignments.
• Excellent teamwork, initiative, and ownership.
• Acceptable background investigation report.
• Resident in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative functions and support to project teams.
• Provide administrative functions to other groups, including documentation processing.
• Participate in solution project teams, supporting the project team leader.
• Actively support, track, and monitor project communication and activities.
• Compile and track data and documentation for specific projects.

Skills

Bilingual in Arabic and English

Microsoft Office proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Coordinate multiple assignments

Teamwork & initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

PRINCE2 Practitioner

MBA or engineering management master's

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Open Access Technology International, Inc. (OATI) is a United States based energy technology company serving the global electric power sector for more than 30 years. OATI develops mission critical software for utilities, system operators, and grid owners, including distributed energy resource management (webSmartEnergy DERMS), advanced metering infrastructure, grid automation, market operations, and digital twin platforms.

All product development is performed in the United States. The OATI Saudi Arabia Branch is responsible for in-Kingdom deployment, integration, acceptance, and lifecycle support, working directly with OATI headquarters in Bloomington, Minnesota. To learn more, visit www.oati.com .

Position Summary

OATI is seeking an experienced projects professional for the position of Project Management Specialist, to plan, schedule, and drive the in-Kingdom deployment to a signed FAC within the scope, schedule, and quality standards. The role requires a secure customer signature on the documents that evidence each completed milestone, and report each achievement promptly to the assigned team.

Location

The position is based in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Candidates must be resident in or able to relocate to Riyadh at their own arrangement. OATI does not provide a relocation allowance for this position.

The position shall be performed on a hybrid basis, with the employee primarily working remotely from a home office. However, the employee shall be required to attend the OATI office in Riyadh or other designated OATI or customer facilities whenever reasonably requested by OATI, including for meetings, business requirements, or other activities requiring in-person attendance.

Reporting Relationship

• Technically: to the Project Manager, OATI headquarters (Minneapolis), for technical direction, project priorities, and quality of output.
• Administratively: to the Country Manager, OATI Saudi Arabia Branch, for in-Kingdom conduct, compliance, and Branch representation.

Leave, travel, expenses, and day to day administrative support are handled through the OATI Administration Manager at headquarters in the United States.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative functions and support to project teams.
• Provide administrative functions to other groups in the organization, including processing documentation as needed.
• Participate in various solution project teams, providing support to the project team leader.
• Actively support, track, and monitor project communication and activities.
• Compile and track data and documentation for specific projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as business and project management.
• Two or more years of experience as a Project Coordinator or similar role.
• Experience in a software application is a plus.
• Bilingual in Arabic and English.
• Experience demonstrating excellent written communication abilities.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to acquire new skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to coordinate multiple assignments.
• Excellent teamwork, ability to work independently, creativity, a good level of initiative, and a good sense of ownership.
• Acceptable background investigation report.
• Resident in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications (Preferred

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or PRINCE2 Practitioner.
• Master of Business Administration, or a master’s degree in engineering management.
• Direct experience with electric utility operational technology: distribution management, distributed energy resource management, advanced metering infrastructure, SCADA, or grid automation.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and integrators on a multi party deployment.
• Experience supporting a system through a post acceptance warranty or service period.
• Familiarity with utility cybersecurity frameworks, including IEC 62443 and National Cybersecurity Authority controls.

Compensation and Benefit

Other Terms

• Full-time employment with competitive salary and benefits.
• GOSI registration in accordance with the Social Insurance Law.
• Employment contract documented and authenticated on the Qiwa platform.
• End of service benefit in accordance with the Saudi Labor Law.
• Medical insurance for the employee and eligible dependents per Council of Cooperative Health Insurance requirements.
• Annual leave in accordance with the Saudi Labor Law, with additional days based on service.
• Probationary period of 180 days, agreed in writing in the employment contract in accordance with Article 53 of the Saudi Labor Law.
• Professional development support, including training at OATI headquarters and industry certifications.

OATI prides itself on providing a stable, supportive environment for career development, with opportunities for future growth and promotion within the company. Applicants must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, technically proficient, and willing to work in a team-oriented company.

Equal Opportunity and Saudization

OATI Saudi Arabia Branch recruits and employs in accordance with the Labor Law of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the regulations of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development. This position is designated for Saudi nationals in support of the Branch’s Saudization commitments under the Nitaqat program. OATI is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Administrative Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | Nationality: Saudi Citizens Only