Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Department: Technology /

Reports to: Head of Delivery

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

Our client a well reputed Financial Organization in K.S.A / Riyadh is seeking a highly capable Project Manager with proven experience in the Saudi brokerage or financial services industry, particularly in Waterfall and Agile project implementations. The ideal candidate will also possess hands-on experience as a Scrum Master, with a working knowledge of the Spotify Agile model, and hand-on experience in Waterfall delivery. and a deep understanding of PMO operations including capacity planning and demand management. This role requires a strategic thinker and a collaborative leader capable of aligning delivery practices with business goals and regulatory frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery In waterfall

– Lead large-scale, cross-functional projects using both Waterfall and Agile (Spotify) methodologies.
– Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
– Ensure delivery of business and technical outcomes in line with strategic objectives.
– Coordinate with brokerage and financial domain stakeholders to tailor implementations to local regulatory and operational needs.

Project Delivery in Agile

– Facilitate agile ceremonies: sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups.
– Mentor teams on Agile practices and remove delivery impediments.
– Promote continuous improvement and team autonomy using Spotify agile principles (e.g., squads, chapters, tribes).

PMO Support

– Support capacity planning, resource forecasting, and demand management across the project portfolio.
– Collaborate with PMO leadership on governance practices, standards, and KPI tracking.
– Assist in portfolio prioritization and alignment with corporate strategy.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

– Serve as the primary liaison between business units, development teams, and external vendors.
– Ensure transparency through regular reporting of project progress, risks, and outcomes.
– Drive stakeholder alignment through proactive communication and collaborative problem-solving.

Qualifications & Experience

– Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or related discipline.
– 8+ years of experience in IT project/program management with at least 3 years in Saudi Arabia’s financial or brokerage industry.
– Demonstrated experience delivering Waterfall projects in regulated environments.
– Proven track record as a Scrum Master; Spotify model experience preferred.
– Experience working in or supporting a Project Management Office (PMO).
– PMP, CSM/PSM, or equivalent certifications required.
– Knowledge of tools like JIRA, MS Project, and portfolio reporting dashboards.

Skills & Competencies

– Strong grasp of project governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
– Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
– Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously and influence without authority.
– Familiarity with Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA) regulations and brokerage platforms is an advantage.
– Bilingual (Arabic & English) preferred.