Project Manager_Riyadh

Leading Edge; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading Edge is seeking a Project Manager to oversee onsite project activities in Riyadh. The role leads planning, execution, and delivery while aligning with business and operational goals. Banking/financial services exposure is a plus but not mandatory.

You will manage cross-functional teams, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure governance and timely updates to senior leadership. Saudi-based candidates are welcome.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing projects in a structured environment.
• Strong leadership, coordination, and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in project methodologies and planning tools.
• Previous experience in top-tier consulting firms or Big 4 is a plus (Mckinsey, BCG, OW, Accenture...).
• Open to candidates from Saudi Arabia, GCC, Pakistan, and India.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end project activities, including planning, monitoring, and reporting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define scope, requirements, and delivery expectations.
• Track project performance and ensure alignment with budget, timelines, and quality standards.
• Identify risks early and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Guide cross-functional teams and maintain clear communication across all stakeholders.
• Maintain structured project documentation and ensure adherence to governance standards.
• Provide timely insights and updates to senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Planning tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business, Computer Science

Job description

Experience:experience in top-tier consulting firms or Big 4 is a plus

Job Summary

Our Client is seeking a Project Manager to oversee and coordinate onsite project activities in Riyadh. The role requires leading project planning, execution, and delivery while ensuring alignment with business and operational goals. Financial services (Banking sector) exposure is preferred but not mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end project activities, including planning, monitoring, and reporting.

Collaborate with stakeholders to define scope, requirements, and delivery expectations.

Track project performance and ensure alignment with budget, timelines, and quality standards.

Identify risks early and implement effective mitigation strategies.

Guide cross-functional teams and maintain clear communication across all stakeholders.

Maintain structured project documentation and ensure adherence to governance standards.

Provide timely insights and updates to senior leadership.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Project Management, Business, Computer Science, or a related field.

Minimum 5 years of experience managing projects within a structured environment.

Strong leadership, coordination, and stakeholder management capabilities.

Proficiency in project methodologies and planning tools.

Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a dynamic environment.

Previous experience in top-tier consulting firms or Big 4 is a plus (Mckinsey, BCG, OW, Accenture...).

Open to candidates from Saudi Arabia, GCC, Pakistan, and India.

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