Specialist, IT Project Management

Ceer; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the IT sector is seeking a Specialist in IT Project Management to develop project plans, coordinate resources, and support budget forecasting. The ideal candidate will have a degree in IT and project management certifications, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Project Management certifications are advantageous.
• 6 months to 1 year experience in project planning management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and coordinate resources.
• Support budget forecasting and HR-related tasks.
• Provide administrative support for HR initiatives within IT.

Skills

Prioritization

Communication

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Project Management certifications (e.g., PMI, SCRUM, PRINCE2)

Job description

Job Details

Title: Specialist, IT Project Management

Job Purpose:

This role is responsible for developing and maintaining detailed project plans, coordinating resources, and ensuring that the IT project plan is updated on time. The role will also support budget forecasting and HR-related tasks.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Project Planning and Scheduling

• Work with project teams to create detailed project plans with identified milestones.
• Update project plans as projects progress.

Project Reporting

• Collaborate with project leads to prepare and update weekly reporting metrics.
• Provide regular updates to the internal project planning team to ensure alignment on key updates and statuses.

Budget and Forecasting Support

• Provide administrative and coordination support, acting as a liaison between IT divisions and the Finance team.
• Assist IT divisions in maintaining their forecasting and budgeting data in specific applications.
• Support reporting needs from the Finance department.

HR Support Activities

• Provide administrative and coordination support for HR initiatives within IT.

Project Coordination

• Support coordination of project activities such as workshop planning and meetings.

Collaboration

• Work closely with IT and other business units to promote a collaborative and healthy working environment.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills & Competencies

Education:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Project Management certifications (e.g., PMI, SCRUM, PRINCE2) are advantageous.

Skills & Competencies:

• Prioritization skills to identify and address task priorities effectively.
• Strong communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders, from non-technical to senior management.
• Attention to detail to identify potential issues and track project trends.
• Problem-solving skills to respond to challenges and facilitate communication among team members.
• Basic knowledge of project management methodologies like Agile and Waterfall.

Minimum Experience:

• 6 months to 1 year experience in project planning management.