Senior Project Manager: Lead Cross-Functional Programs

jda; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

jda in Riyadh seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of complex programs, aligning scope, schedule and budget with strategic objectives. You will coordinate internal and external teams, manage risks, and ensure high-quality outcomes that satisfy stakeholders and clients.

The role requires 7+ years of PM experience, proficiency with Waterfall/Agile/hybrid methodologies, and strong communication in Arabic and English. Knowledge of supply chain retail is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of project management experience, with at least 3 years in a senior/lead role managing complex projects.
• Proven experience delivering projects on time, within scope and budget.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills (executive presence).
• Demonstrable experience using formal project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, hybrid).
• Proficient with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, MS Teams, Confluence, Smartsheet or similar).
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Arabic and English language proficiency
• Supply Chain Retail domain knowledge

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, monitoring and closure of multiple concurrent projects or a large-scale program.
• Define and manage project scope, schedule, budget, resources and deliverables.
• Develop detailed project plans (work breakdown structure, milestones, dependencies) and maintain project documentation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to execute project activities.
• Identify, assess and mitigate risks and issues; escalate where required and drive remediation.
• Manage stakeholder relationships: set expectations, provide regular status updates and facilitate decision‑making.
• Ensure quality management and compliance with organizational processes and standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and apply lessons learned across projects.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to project managers or project coordinators on the team.
• Lead change management and adoption efforts where projects impact operations or customers.
• Maintain financial controls: track budgets, forecasts, and variance reporting.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Agile & Waterfall

Risk management

Budget control

Communication

Leadership

MS Project

Jira

Arabics & English

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

Smartsheet

Job description

jda in Riyadh seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of complex programs, aligning scope, schedule and budget with strategic objectives. You will coordinate internal and external teams, manage risks, and ensure high-quality outcomes that satisfy stakeholders and clients.

The role requires 7+ years of PM experience, proficiency with Waterfall/Agile/hybrid methodologies, and strong communication in Arabic and English. Knowledge of supply chain retail is highly valued.