TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER - SMART CITY, AI

Duncan & Ross; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead end-to-end smart city, AI and networking programmes for giga-projects. You will own delivery from design through integration, testing and handover on ambitious builds.

The role requires 8+ years of technology project management, PMP certification, a Bachelor's in Engineering or Computer Science, and strong governance with fluent English.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of technology project management experience, including smart city or giga-project programmes.
• PMP certification and proven delivery of complex technology programmes.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of smart city and AI projects, including IoT, sensors, command centres, and building systems.
• Manage rollout of network infrastructure, data centres, LAN/WAN, and telecom systems.
• Oversee vendor and systems-integrator selection, RFPs, evaluations, contract awards, and SLAs.
• Own scope, schedule, budget, risks and dependencies; report progress to senior stakeholders.
• Oversee system integration, FAT/SAT/UAT, commissioning, and handover to operations.
• Ensure compliance with client standards and Saudi regulations, including cybersecurity (NCA).

Skills

PMP certification

Program management

Stakeholder management

Governance & reporting

Executive communication

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

About the job TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER - SMART CITY, AI

Duncan & Ross is hiring Technical Project Managers to deliver smart city, AI and networking programmes for Saudi Arabia's giga-projects and destination developers. You'll own technology delivery end to end, from design and procurement through integration, testing and handover, on some of the most ambitious builds in the region.

What you'll do

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of smart city and smart destination technology projects, such as IoT and sensor networks, command and control centres, smart mobility, CCTV and video analytics, and smart building systems.
• Deliver AI and data projects, including computer vision, footfall and crowd analytics, predictive maintenance and digital twins, from proof of concept to live operation.
• Manage the rollout of active and passive network infrastructure: fibre backbone, data centres, LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, 5G/LTE, ELV and telecom systems.
• Coordinate with master planners, design consultants, MEP and construction contractors so technology is integrated into the build programme at the right stage.
• Run vendor and systems-integrator selection, from RFPs and technical evaluation to contract award, and manage delivery against SLAs and milestones.
• Own scope, schedule, budget, risks and dependencies, and report progress to steering committees and executive stakeholders.
• Oversee system integration, testing (FAT, SAT, UAT), commissioning, operational readiness and handover to operations.
• Ensure delivery meets client standards and Saudi regulations, including cybersecurity (NCA) and data-protection requirements.

What you'll bring

• PMP certification.
• 8+ years managing technology projects, including at least 3 on smart city, smart destination, giga-project or large infrastructure programmes.
• Smart city: delivery of IoT platforms, integrated command centres, smart mobility, security and surveillance, or building management systems.
• AI and data: delivery of AI-enabled solutions such as computer vision, video analytics, predictive analytics or digital twins, and a working understanding of data platforms and AI governance.
• Networking: solid technical grounding in network infrastructure: fibre and structured cabling, LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, data centres and telecom systems.
• Experience managing systems integrators, OEMs and multi-vendor delivery against contracts and SLAs.
• Experience working with construction, MEP and design teams on new-build developments.
• Strong governance, reporting and stakeholder-management skills, including at executive and board level.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Nice to have

• Arabic, spoken and written (strongly preferred).
• Previous work on Saudi giga-projects or other large destination, entertainment or tourism developments.
• Theme park, leisure or hospitality technology experience, for example ticketing, guest experience or park operations systems.
• Additional certifications such as PRINCE2, PgMP, Agile/Scrum, ITIL or CCNA/CCNP.
• Familiarity with Saudi NCA cybersecurity controls and data-protection regulations.

Vertical:

Technology