Project Manager - IT

ASSYSTEM; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy transition company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Project Manager - IT to oversee client IT projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in IT and 3-6 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include managing project timelines and budgets, fostering stakeholder relationships, and maintaining documentation. Knowledge of IT infrastructure and strong communication skills are essential. The position requires the candidate to hold a Security Check clearance and to be a UK national or a Dual National from a non-ITAR country.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT or related field.
• 3-6 years of relevant experience.
• Strong operational skills for planning and delivery.
• Good communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into operational plans.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support client IT projects ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Supervise IT project stakeholders for optimal performance.
• Conduct regular project status meetings and track progress.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Foster relationships with clients and vendors for smooth delivery.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation.

Skills

Operational Planning

Stakeholder Management

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Technical Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field

Tools

IT Infrastructure Knowledge

Cloud Computing

Enterprise Systems

Job description

• Type of contract ASSYSTEM: Fixed-Term Contract
• ASSYSTEM Sector: Nuclear

Company Description

Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.

Finding solutions to climate change is the priority of the 21st century, and means switching to low-carbon energy. At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. To achieve this, our 7,500 Switchers combine their historical engineering expertise and project management with digital technologies.

In our 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Asia) of operation, we are working on the production and distribution of low-carbon electricity, through the development of nuclear and renewable energies. We are also supporting the modernisation and development of energy grids, managing the setup and siting for new transmission and distribution networks, and using hydrogen to decarbonise the transport and industry sectors.

Job Description

The Project Manager - IT is responsible for providing appropriate support to the IT Manager for the successful planning, execution, and completion of client IT projects. The Project Manager – IT will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to implement project success and ensure operational excellence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Support the client in executing IT projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Supervise and coordinate IT project stakeholders to ensure optimal performance.
• Conduct regular project status meetings, track progress, and report updates to senior management and stakeholders.
• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation plans to minimize disruptions.
• Foster strong relationships with clients and vendors, ensuring smooth project delivery and post-implementation support.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including project charters, schedules, and status reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, or related
• 3-6 years of experience relevant
• Strong operational skills, including planning and Delivery.
• Good communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to analyse technical requirements and translate them into operational plans.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure, cloud computing, and enterprise systems.

Additional Information

Security clearance

This role requires the successful candidate to hold a minimum of a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance.

Due to the nature of work this role will be delivering and for the protection of certain assets, the successful candidate has to be a UK national or in MoD approved cases a Dual National from a non-ITAR country.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.