Project Manager - IT Infrastructure Modernization Projects

CreditNinja - KMD Partners, LLC; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

CodeNinja is seeking a Project Manager to lead strategic IT infrastructure transformation initiatives for a leading Saudi banking client in Riyadh. The role covers data center modernization, cloud readiness, network transformation, workplace modernization, platform upgrades, server/storage refresh, and resilience improvements—driving enterprise-scale change with minimal business disruption.

You will coordinate with architecture, infrastructure, security, network, and operations teams, manage

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in IT infrastructure project management or enterprise transformation delivery.
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure domains (data center, cloud, network, platforms) and enterprise delivery practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead infrastructure transformation and modernization programs across data center, cloud, network, and workplace domains.
• Coordinate with architecture, infrastructure, security, network, and operations teams.
• Manage vendor implementation and enterprise migration plans.
• Ensure zero/minimal business disruption during transformation activities.
• Track budget, risks, resource capacity, and milestones.

Skills

IT infrastructure project management

Enterprise transformation

Vendor management

Stakeholder coordination

Data center modernization

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Engineering

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

About CodeNinja

CodeNinja is a full-stack sovereign AI delivery company helping Saudi enterprises, software acquirers, and government entities modernize systems and operationalize intelligence across mission-critical workflows. Operating from Riyadh with delivery capability across Saudi Arabia and the wider MENA region, CodeNinja works with 240+ organizations across priority sectors including government digitization, energy, financial services, logistics, and healthcare — and has been recognized by Clutch among the 100 fastest-growing technology companies of 2026. Through embedded engineering teams, AI Capability Centers, and Employer of Record services, CodeNinja builds internal capability inside client organizations rather than creating long-term vendor dependency, all aligned with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.

About the Role

We're hiring a Project Manager to lead strategic IT infrastructure transformation initiatives for a leading Saudi banking client. This role covers data center modernization, cloud readiness, network transformation, workplace modernization, platform upgrades, server/storage refresh, and resilience improvements — driving enterprise-scale change while keeping business operations running without disruption.

Responsibilities

• Lead infrastructure transformation and modernization programs across data center, cloud, network, and workplace domains
• Coordinate with architecture, infrastructure, security, network, and operations teams
• Manage vendor implementation and enterprise migration plans
• Ensure zero/minimal business disruption during transformation activities
• Track budget, risks, resource capacity, and milestones

Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant experience in IT infrastructure project management or enterprise transformation delivery
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure domains (data center, cloud, network, platforms) and enterprise delivery practices

Must Haves

• PMP certification
• Proven experience leading large-scale infrastructure modernization or transformation programs
• Hands-on vendor and enterprise migration management experience

Nice to Have

• Experience in banking or other regulated enterprise environments
• Exposure to cloud migration (AWS/Azure/GCP) and hybrid infrastructure models
• Prior experience in Saudi/GCC infrastructure programs

Why Join Us

• Work on high-visibility, bank-wide resilience programs with direct regulatory impact
• Be part of CodeNinja's embedded engineering model — working within a top-tier banking client's governance and workflows while backed by CodeNinja's delivery infrastructure
• Opportunity to shape critical business service continuity at national-banking scale, aligned with Vision 2030's push for digital sovereignty and resilience

Disclaimer

CodeNinja is an equal opportunity employer. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the role and is not exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.