Project Manager

Giza Systems; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Manager to lead IT infrastructure projects, including cloud migrations and network upgrades. This role involves defining project scopes, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with industry best practices. You will play a key role in optimizing processes for operational efficiency while mentoring junior project managers. If you have extensive experience in IT project management and a passion for driving improvement, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in IT project management, focusing on infrastructure.
• Certifications in PMP, ITIL, Agile/Scrum preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver IT infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Manage risks and provide regular updates to leadership.

Skills

IT Project Management

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Cloud Migrations

Cybersecurity Awareness

Negotiation Skills

Technical Report Writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT or Related Field

Master’s/MBA

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Project

Jira

ServiceNow

Confluence

Job description

# Project Manager
#### Job Description

Plan, execute, and deliver IT infrastructure projects (e.g., cloud migrations, network upgrades, data center consolidations, cybersecurity enhancements). Define project scope, goals, timelines, budgets, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders. Lead cross-functional teams (internal IT, vendors, and contractors) to ensure alignment with business objectives. Manage risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating blockers as needed. Monitor progress, track KPIs, and provide regular status updates to leadership. Ensure compliance with security, governance, and industry best practices (ITIL, Agile, PMP). Optimize processes for infrastructure deployment, scalability, and operational efficiency. Mentor junior project managers and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
#### Personal Skills
Education:Bachelor’s degree in IT, computer science, engineering, or a related field (master’s/MBA preferred). Experience:8+ years in IT project management, with 5+ years focused oninfrastructure(networks, cloud, data centers, etc.). Certifications:PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL, Agile/Scrum, or cloud certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP) are a plus. Excellent communication & negotiation skills. Excellent leadership skills. Excellent technical report writing skills. Very good command of English. Excellent computer skills, i.e., Primavera and/or Microsoft Project.
#### Technical Skills
1. Infrastructure Fundamentals

Knowledge of data center operations (rack & stack, cooling, power, cabling).

Understanding of networking (LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, VPN, DNS, DHCP, firewalls, load balancers).

Familiarity with server hardware (blade servers, hyperconverged infrastructure).

2. Cloud & Virtualization

Experience with cloud migrations (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid/multi-cloud architectures.

Knowledge of virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

Understanding of IaC (Infrastructure as Code) tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).

3. Security & Compliance

Awareness of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR).

Experience with IAM (Identity & Access Management), encryption, and endpoint security.

Knowledge of disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity (BCP) planning.

4. DevOps & Automation

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD).

Basic scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python) for task automation.

Exposure to monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Nagios, Splunk, Prometheus).

5. Storage & Backup

Understanding of SAN/NAS (EMC, NetApp, Pure Storage).

Experience with backup solutions (Veeam, Commvault, Rubrik).

6. Collaboration & Tools

Proficient in project management tools (Jira, MS Project, ServiceNow, Smartsheet).

Experience with ITSM/ITIL processes (incident, change, and problem management).

Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies for infrastructure projects.

Nice-to-Have Skills

Certifications: PMP, ITIL, CCNA, AWS/Azure Architect, CISSP.

Exposure to SDN (Software-Defined Networking) and SASE (Secure Access Service Edge).

Experience with legacy system modernization (mainframe, on-prem to cloud).

Technical Knowledge:Familiarity with infrastructure technologies (SD-WAN, virtualization, DevOps, IaC, cybersecurity).

Tools:Proficient in Jira, MS Project, ServiceNow, Confluence, or similar.
Job Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Job Role
Management