Senior Project Manager - Enterprise Digital Transformation

About the role

Requirements

• We are seeking an exceptional Senior Project Manager with a proven track record of leading large-scale, high-value digital transformation programs across government and enterprise sectors. The ideal candidate should have a consulting background (Big 4 or equivalent), outstanding leadership capabilities, and extensive experience managing complex, multi-vendor environments.
• This role requires a strategic leader who can drive initiatives from inception to successful delivery while maintaining the highest standards of governance, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Key Responsibilities
• - Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale digital transformation programs and strategic initiatives.
• - Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, quality, and timeline.
• - Establish and maintain:
• - Program governance
• - Executive reporting frameworks
• - Risk registers
• - RAID logs
• - Executive dashboards
• - Serve as the primary point of contact for:
• - Executive stakeholders
• - Steering committees
• - C-level executives
• - Build and maintain strong relationships with:
• - Government entities
• - Enterprise clients
• - Strategic partners
• - Internal leadership teams
• - Coordinate cross-functional teams, including:
• - UX
• - CX
• - Product Management
• - Technology
• - Data
• - AI
• - PMO
• - External vendors
• - Identify program risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans while proactively resolving delivery challenges.
• - Manage:
• - Project planning
• - Resource allocation
• - Budgeting
• - Forecasting
• - Financial performance
• - Ensure compliance with governance standards, quality assurance, and delivery methodologies.
• - Facilitate:
• - Executive workshops
• - Strategic planning sessions
• - Decision-making meetings
• - Mentor project managers and delivery teams.
• - Continuously improve PMO practices, delivery frameworks, and operational efficiency.
• Required Qualifications
• - Minimum 10 years of Project Management experience.
• - At least 5 years leading enterprise-scale or government digital transformation programs.
• - Previous experience with a Big 4 consulting firm (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG) or an equivalent international consulting organization (highly preferred).
• - Bachelor's degree in:
• - Business
• - Engineering
• - Information Technology
• - Computer Science
• - Related field
• - Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) (preferred).
• - PMP Certification (Mandatory).
• - Additional certifications are highly desirable:
• - PRINCE2
• - Agile
• - Scrum
• - SAFe
• - PMI-ACP
• Required Skills & Experience
• - Proven experience delivering mega projects valued in the multi-million SAR range.
• - Extensive experience managing executive stakeholders and steering committees.
• - Strong commercial and financial management skills, including:
• - Budgeting
• - Forecasting
• - Contract management
• - Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• - Strong program planning, governance, and dependency management capabilities.
• - Deep understanding of:
• - Agile
• - Waterfall
• - Hybrid delivery methodologies
• - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• - Ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives under pressure.
• - Exceptional organizational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Language Requirements
• - Fluent English (spoken and written) – Mandatory
• - Fluent Arabic (spoken and written) – Mandatory
• Preferred Industry Experience
• Candidates with experience in one or more of the following sectors are highly preferred:
• - Government & Public Sector
• - Digital Transformation
• - Smart Cities
• - Financial Services
• - Aviation
• - Healthcare
• - Tourism & Entertainment
• - AI & Emerging Technologies
• - Customer Experience (CX)
• - User Experience (UX)
• Personal Attributes
• - Executive presence with exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• - Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
• - Highly organized, proactive, and results-oriented.
• - Confident decision-maker who can navigate ambiguity.
• - Collaborative leader capable of inspiring high-performing teams.
• - Passionate about delivering exceptional client outcomes.

Responsibilities

Skills

• PMP
• PRINCE2
• Agile
• Scrum
• SAFe
• PMI-ACP
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Contract management
• Governance frameworks
• Stakeholder management
• Risk management
• RAID logs
• PMO governance
• Multi-vendor management