Software Project Manager

WEbook, Inc.; Riyadh; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Software Project Manager to oversee key client projects, particularly mega projects. The role involves ensuring timely project delivery, managing multi-functional teams, and maintaining client relationships. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor's degree and proven experience in project management and software development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management and software development.
• Good knowledge of project estimation techniques.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and budget.
• Develop project scopes and objectives with stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Decision-Making

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Do you want to love what you do at work? Do you want to make a difference, an impact, and transform people's lives? Do you want to work with a team that believes in disrupting the normal, boring, and average? If yes, then this is the job you're looking for. UXBERT Labs is Saudi Arabia's first User Experience, Usability, and Ecommerce consultancy. We believe in making the world user-friendly. We fight for the users and innovate using user-centered design processes with the newest technologies to create beautifully designed, lovable products and services that are simple to use and user-friendly.

We’re looking for an experienced Software Project Manager who will take on the management of key client projects, especially those involving mega projects.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget
2. Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
3. Ensure resource availability and allocation
4. Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
5. Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs
6. Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques
7. Report and escalate issues to management as needed
8. Manage relationships with clients and all stakeholders
9. Perform risk management to minimize project risks
10. Establish and maintain relationships with clients
11. Meet with clients to clarify specific project requirements
12. Oversee multi-functional project teams with at least 10-15 members, including Developers, UX/UI designers, Business Analysts, and QA Personnel
13. Analyze current Agile processes, identify areas for improvement, and work with stakeholders to implement enhancements
14. Manage projects using JIRA and Confluence; provide software training to team members as needed
15. Ensure software quality standards are met and requirements are delivered within budget and on schedule

Minimum Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in information technology, software development management, software engineering, computer science, or a related field
• Proven experience in project management and software development
• Good knowledge of project estimation techniques
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and organizational skills
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask