Sr Project Manager

JDA Software; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Yonder is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-functional programs within a retail and supply chain context. You will own scope, schedule, budget, risks and stakeholder management to ensure on-time, high-quality outcomes and client satisfaction.

You will coordinate internal and external teams, develop detailed project plans, drive continuous improvement and mentor junior PMs.

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).
• Arabic and English language proficiency; Supply Chain Retail 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 (internal and external vendors/partners) to execute project activities.
• Identify, assess and mitigate risks and issues; esc 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

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Leadership

Arabic & English

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Jira

MS Teams

Confluence

Smartsheet

Job description

The Senior Project Manager leads end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-functional projects to achieve strategic business outcomes. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, stakeholders and project teams, while ensuring high quality and on-time delivery. You’ll serve as the primary point of accountability for project performance, continuous improvement and client/stakeholder satisfaction.

Key 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 (internal and external vendors/partners) to execute project activities.
• Identify, assess and mitigate risks and issues; esc 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.

Required 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMI-ACP, or equivalent certification.
• Experience in [industry/domain — e.g., logistics & supply chain, software delivery, IT infrastructure, professional services].
• Experience managing vendor/third-party relationships and commercial aspects of projects.
• Experience with portfolio-level reporting and benefits realization.

Our Values

If you want to know the heart of a company, take a look at their values. Ours unite us. They are what drive our success – and the success of our customers. Does your heart beat like ours? Find out here: Core Values

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Who are we?

We are a proven, passionate bunch of disruptors. Our work is all about tapping into your potential so we can deliver the best solutions and customer experiences on the planet. Collaboration, respect, and a great work-life balance earned us the title of "Best Place to Work- Employees' Choice" by Glassdoor. Our people are smart, creative, rock stars with over 400 patents and 10,000 people years of domain expertise.

What do we do?

Blue Yonder is the world leader in digital supply chain and omni-channel commerce fulfillment. Our intelligent, end-to-end platform enables retailers, manufacturers and logistics providers to seamlessly predict, pivot and fulfill customer demand. With Blue Yonder, you can make more automated, profitable business decisions that deliver greater growth and re-imagined customer experiences. Blue Yonder - Fulfill your Potential. ™ blueyonder.com “Blue Yonder” is a trademark or registered trademark of Blue Yonder, Inc. Any trade, product or service name referenced in this document using the name “Blue Yonder” is a trademark and/or property of Blue Yonder, Inc. Blue Yonder, Inc. 15059 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste 400 Scottsdale, AZ 85254