Project Manager – IT Projects (Riyadh)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver information technology projects for government agencies and large organisations in Saudi Arabia.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, manage and deliver IT projects from initiation to closure, ensuring scope, timeline, budget and quality objectives are met.
• Lead cross‑functional teams and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including Saudi government agencies.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, risk registers and status reports.
• Monitor progress, manage risks and issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi governmental standards, policies and reporting requirements.
• Facilitate communication with stakeholders in Arabic and English through regular updates and documentation.
• Manage vendor relationships and oversee third‑party deliverables.
• Maintain proper project documentation, knowledge transfer and handover upon completion.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing IT projects for Saudi agencies or organisations.
• PMP certification (mandatory) and a bachelor’s degree in an IT‑related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (PMBOK, Agile or hybrid).
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and large‑scale initiatives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in Arabic and English.
• Leadership, organisational and problem‑solving abilities, with capacity to work under pressure.
• Experience in regulated or government environments is highly preferred.

Required skills

• PMP certification
• Project Management (PMBOK, Agile, hybrid)
• Data Analysis