Project Manager_Riyadh

leading-edge; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

leading-edge is seeking a Project Manager to oversee onsite projects in Riyadh, guiding planning, execution, and delivery to align with business and operational goals.

Experience in top-tier consulting or Big 4 is a plus, with a preference for banking sector exposure. Candidates should be ready to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple workstreams in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (PM, Business, CS) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing projects in a structured environment.
• Strong leadership and coordination capabilities.
• Proficiency with project management methodologies and planning tools.

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

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Planning

Risk management

Documentation

Delivery oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Title: Project Manager

Location: Riyadh (Onsite)

Contract: One-year extendable

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

Skills Required: Project coordination, stakeholder management, planning, risk management, documentation, delivery oversight

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.