Senior Project Manager

Manar Rass; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Manar Rass seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee planning, execution, and delivery of complex IT and business projects. You will own high-visibility initiatives, align with organizational goals, and enforce governance standards while mentoring junior PMs and strengthening stakeholder relationships.

Ideal candidates bring 5–7 years of PM experience, 2+ years leading large IT initiatives, and strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of project management experience, including 2+ years leading large IT projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of large-scale projects.
• Define scope, goals, deliverables, and resource plans aligned with strategy.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and risks with corrective actions as needed.
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams.
• Enforce governance standards and documentation practices across projects.
• Mentor junior project managers and provide escalation support.
• Oversee change management, risk assessments, and impact analyses.
• Ensure compliance with standards and customer SLAs.
• Conduct reviews and lessons-learned to improve processes.
• Support portfolio and program-level reporting for strategic decision-making.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk management

Mentorship

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (plus)

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Asana

Job description

The Senior Project Manager oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of complex IT and business projects. Building on the responsibilities of a Project Manager, this role takes ownership of high-visibility initiatives, ensures alignment with organizational goals, and enforces project governance standards. The Senior Project Manager mentors junior project managers, fosters stakeholder relationships, and ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. This role requires advanced certifications, leadership capabilities, and proven experience managing cross‑functional teams in dynamic environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of large-scale or multiple concurrent projects.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and resource plans in alignment with organizational strategy.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and risks, ensuring corrective actions where necessary.
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams, ensuring clarity and alignment.
• Enforce project governance standards, methodologies (Agile/Waterfall/Hybrid), and documentation practices.
• Serve as an escalation point for junior Project Managers, providing mentorship and guidance.
• Oversee project change management, including scope adjustments, risk assessments, and impact analysis.
• Ensure adherence to organizational standards, compliance requirements, and customer SLAs.
• Conduct project reviews and lessons‑learned sessions to continuously improve processes.
• Contribute to portfolio and program-level reporting, supporting strategic decision‑making

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Technology, or related field. Master’s degree is a plus.

Experience

5–7 years of project management experience, with at least 2 years leading large or complex IT projects.

• Proficient in project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Asana, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience managing IT infrastructure, cloud, or digital transformation projects is highly desirable.

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage conflict, resolve issues, and drive consensus.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem‑solving skills.

Certifications (preferred)

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
• ITIL 4 Foundation or higher for IT service management projects