Technical Project Manager

sifiapp; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

sifiapp in Riyadh is seeking a Saudi-based Technical Project Manager to lead technology projects from planning to delivery, coordinating across Product, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Compliance, Operations, and external vendors to ensure on-time, on-scope outcomes.

The role requires 3–5 years of PM experience in technology, fintech, or software environments, a relevant bachelor's degree, strong APIs and cloud knowledge, and excellent stakeholder communication to align with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 3–5 years of tech project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of APIs, integrations, and SDLC.
• Experience with fintech, banking, or software environments is a plus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end technical projects from planning to delivery.
• Define scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables with cross-functional teams.
• Translate business requirements into technical plans and tasks.
• Track risks, dependencies, blockers, and provide updates to management.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors for delivery.
• Ensure governance, documentation, approvals, and change management.
• Support prioritization of initiatives based on business impact.
• Prepare reports and maintain project documentation.
• Identify risks early and propose mitigations.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and regulatory expectations.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Documentation

Risk management

Reporting

Team coordination

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Project

Asana

Click Up

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a Saudi Technical Project Manager based in Riyadh to lead and manage technology‑related projects from planning to delivery. The role requires strong project management skills, technical understanding, and the ability to coordinate between Product, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Compliance, Operations, and external vendors to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end technical projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery.
• Work closely with engineering, product, cybersecurity, compliance, and business teams to define project scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Translate business requirements into clear technical project plans and actionable tasks.
• Track project progress, risks, dependencies, blockers, and provide regular updates to management.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Ensure technical projects follow proper governance, documentation, approvals, and change management processes.
• Support prioritization of technical initiatives based on business impact and available resources.
• Facilitate meetings, prepare project reports, and maintain project documentation.
• Identify risks early and propose practical mitigation plans.
• Ensure alignment with internal policies, cybersecurity requirements, and regulatory expectations.

Requirements

• Saudi national.
• Currently based in Riyadh.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in project management, preferably in technology, fintech, banking, payments, or software environments.
• Strong understanding of technical concepts such as APIs, system integrations, software development lifecycle, cloud systems, cybersecurity, and infrastructure.
• Experience working with technical teams, product teams, and business stakeholders.
• Strong communication, follow‑up, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, CAPM, Scrum Master, Agile, or similar certification.
• Experience in fintech, payments, banking, or SAMA‑regulated environments.
• Knowledge of Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Asana, Click Up, or similar project management tools.
• Understanding of compliance, cybersecurity, and vendor management requirements.

Key Competencies

• Project planning and execution
• Technical understanding
• Stakeholder management
• Problem solving
• Risk and dependency management
• Communication and reporting
• Attention to detail
• Ownership and accountability