Sr. IT Infrastructure Project Manager

Lucid Motors; King Abdullah Economic City; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electric vehicle manufacturer in the Makkah Region is seeking a Sr. IT Infrastructure Project Manager to oversee infrastructure projects, ensuring timely and quality delivery. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in project management, strong technical skills across networking and infrastructure, and be proficient in tools like Primavera. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, and equity program participation.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental benefits

401k plan

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in IT infrastructure project management.
• Proven experience in managing cross-functional teams.
• Strong technical background in networking, virtualization, and datacenter infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage IT infrastructure projects from initiation to closure.
• Define scope, schedule, cost, quality of projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external vendors.

Skills

Project Management

Networking

Vendor Management

Risk Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

PMP certification

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility

At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.

We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.

Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.

Summary

The Sr. IT Infrastructure Project Manager oversees all phases of IT infrastructure programs—including networking, low voltage/passive cabling, firewalls, servers, virtualization, and datacenter environments—ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The role is accountable for project governance, risk management, compliance, and continuous improvement, driving successful outcomes for large-scale infrastructure initiatives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The Project Manager keeps stakeholders engaged throughout requirements gathering and project delivery to ensure alignment and satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage IT infrastructure projects from initiation to closure.
• Deliver infrastructure projects (networking, cabling, firewalls, servers, datacenter) end-to-end.
• Define scope, schedule, cost, quality, and manage changes.
• Build and update project schedules in Primavera/MS Project; visualize plans.
• Maintain and approve all project documentation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Oversee network design, procurement, implementation, and testing.
• Manage cabling/site surveys, standards, and compliance.
• Govern firewall, VPN, and network segmentation policies.
• Supervise server builds, virtualization, and directory services.
• Coordinate datacenter readiness and commissioning.
• Deliver infrastructure for manufacturing process lines, ensuring seamless integration and operational efficiency
• Control budgets, forecasts, and approve invoices.
• Lead procurement and vendor management.
• Set and supervise quality checks and acceptance tests.
• Manage risks and issues; report to sponsors.
• Plan and execute changes, cutovers, and post-implementation reviews.
• Ensure compliance with IT policies and regulations.
• Communicate status and updates to stakeholders.
• Track KPIs and drive improvements.
• Mentor and lead project team members.
• Apply PMP/PMBOK and agile practices; integrate project management tools.
• Oversee transition to operations and knowledge transfer.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, MBA in IT or a related field.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent (e.g., PRINCE2, ITIL).
• 10+ years’ experience in IT infrastructure project management, including full project lifecycle delivery.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and managing vendors/contractors.
• Strong technical background in networking (LAN/WAN), low voltage/passive cabling, firewalls, servers (Windows/Linux), virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V), and datacenter infrastructure.
• Proficiency in project management tools: Primavera, MS Project etc..
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present complex information clearly to stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including risk management and issue resolution.
• Experience with budgeting, cost control, procurement, and vendor management.
• Knowledge of IT governance, compliance, and security standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• High attention to detail, documentation, and process improvement.
• Strong work ethic, self-motivation, and ability to mentor and lead project teams.
• Experience in operational handovers, training, and knowledge transfer.

Additional Compensation and Benefits

Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs. (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)