Senior Project Manager

Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia on site Until 8/22/2026 10+ years exp First posted November 3, 2025 Last posted November 3, 2025
Job description

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager with extensive experience managing complex projects from initiation through closure. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of experience in managing and working on Governmental projects. This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and navigating challenges in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of projects, ensuring alignment with organizational strategies and business goals.

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budgets, while optimizing human and financial resources to maximize efficiency.

• Proactively manage project risks, issues, and changes, adopting both agile and waterfall methodologies as needed.

• Implement quality assurance processes and monitor project performance using appropriate tools and techniques to meet or exceed stakeholder expectations.

• Lead, mentor, and motivate project teams, fostering a collaborative work environment, and resolve conflicts to ensure a productive project atmosphere.

• Develop and implement a communication plan to engage stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, acting as the primary point of contact for clients.

• Establish and maintain project governance frameworks, standards, and best practices, driving continuous improvement and innovation within project management practices.

• Oversee the handover of project deliverables, ensure deliverables acceptance, conduct post-project evaluations, and ensure all project documentation is completed and archived.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years in Project Management.

• Proven track record of experience in managing and working in Governmental projects.

• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification is a must.

• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana).

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

Skills:

• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to communicate

effectively with higher ranks and upper management, both internal and external.

• Fluent in English & Arabic.

• Exceptional problem-solving capabilities.

• Adaptability to changing project environments and stakeholder needs.

About this role

Summary

Manage complex governmental projects, lead teams, develop plans, and ensure project success.

Job title

Senior Project Manager

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

government

Location requirements

On-site in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, no remote work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

PMPPRINCE2MS ProjectJiraAsanaMS Officeleadershipcommunicationproblem-solvingfluency in English & Arabic

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

government projectsstakeholder managementrisk managementproject planningteam leadership
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Riyadh Saudi Arabia

On-site City