Project Manager – Innovation Programs

Infinite pl; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital logistics firm is seeking a Project Manager to join their Innovation Practice. The role involves managing innovation initiatives and collaborating with teams and stakeholders to drive successful outcomes. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in project management and a passion for innovation in logistics.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of experience in project management.
• Experience in innovation ecosystems or startup acceleration.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary point of contact for delivery team and clients.
• Oversee project lifecycle: planning, execution, monitoring.
• Coordinate teams to ensure timely project delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Agile Methodologies

Design Thinking

Job description

Infinite plis a digital-led tech firm driven to become a digital logistics pioneer by harnessing the power of people, data, and platforms. We are enabled through in-house, external, network, and investment capabilities that we utilize to orchestrate and build innovative platforms tackling complex problems within logistics and adjacent sectors.

Infinite pl’s missionis nothing short of a logistics revolution! We're here to enrich the experiences of governments, businesses, and residents around the world through cutting-edge digital solutions.

We're not just players; we're game-changers.

Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive and highly organized Project Manager to join our Innovation Practice, with a focus on delivering high-impact innovation programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in project management, with proven experience in innovation ecosystems, startup acceleration, or entrepreneurship support programs. You will work closely with internal teams, client stakeholders, and delivery partners to ensure successful outcomes across a variety of innovation initiatives.

This role is best suited for someone who thrives in fast-paced, creative environments and is comfortable working with tools and approaches such as design thinking, lean startup, agile, and MVP development.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact between our delivery team, the client, and key partners.
• Design and manage innovation challenges, hackathons, bootcamps, and MVP development tracks.
• Collaborate with startups, students, and mentors to guide innovation journeys.
• Oversee the full project lifecycle: planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
• Track and report on innovation KPIs, including engagement, progress, and impact.
• Support the development and implementation of innovation tools, frameworks, and playbooks.
• Facilitate workshops, design sprints, and co-creation sessions with diverse stakeholders.
• Maintain strong stakeholder engagement and ensure high levels of client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of experience in project management, ideally within innovation, startup, or entrepreneurship support environments.
• Experience working in or with innovation hubs, accelerators, incubators, or startup ecosystems.
• Familiarity with design thinking, lean startup, agile methodologies, and MVP development.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic proficiency is a strong advantage.
• This position is open to Saudi nationals only.

Preferred

• Experience in innovation lifecycle management.
• Exposure to startup mentoring or program design.
• Hands-on work in user-centered design or human-centered innovation.
• Experience in managing innovation KPIs and impact reporting.
• Public-private partnership experience in program delivery.

Infinite pl ️ – where innovation meets logistics, and the journey is Infinitely boundless!

Let’s disrupt logistics together and explore infinite opportunities.