Information Technology Project Coordinator (SAUDI National ONLY)📣 Job Ad

About the Role

HCLTech is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Information Technology Project Coordinator to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is specifically for Saudi National candidates and offers an opportunity for individuals with 0-1 years of experience to begin their career in project management within the IT sector. As a Project Coordinator, you will support project managers by ensuring the smooth execution of IT projects. Your role will involve maintaining project documentation, tracking progress, facilitating communication, and ensuring adherence to project standards and governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support project managers in the comprehensive planning and tracking of projects, including maintaining project plans, schedules, milestones, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Monitor project progress diligently, identify any schedule variances, and ensure the timely completion of all assigned deliverables.
• Organize and facilitate project meetings, including preparing agendas, documenting meeting minutes, and following up on action items.
• Prepare project status reports, Key Performance Indicator (KPI) dashboards, and management presentations, leveraging tools such as Power BI and Microsoft Excel.
• Act as a liaison between project teams, business stakeholders, vendors, and external partners to foster effective communication and facilitate issue resolution.
• Assist in the identification, tracking, and escalation of project risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests.
• Ensure that all project activities adhere to organizational policies, project management standards, and governance requirements.
• Maintain essential project documentation, including project charters, schedules, RAID logs, status reports, and lessons learned documentation.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must be a Saudi National.
• Possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Have 1-3 years of experience in project coordination, PMO, project administration, or a similar role, with a preference for experience within IT, digital transformation, or banking sectors.
• Demonstrate familiarity with project management methodologies such as Waterfall, Agile, or Hybrid approaches.
• Exhibit strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities, coupled with attention to detail.

Required Skills

• Project Planning and Tracking
• Project Monitoring
• Meeting Coordination
• Reporting and Dashboard Creation
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Risk and Issue Management
• Governance and Compliance
• Documentation Management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Jira, ServiceNow, and Power BI, or similar project management and reporting tools.
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Excellent Organizational Skills
• Effective Problem-solving Abilities
• High Attention to Detail

Work Environment and Details

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role is specifically designated for Saudi National candidates. While the original advertisement indicated 0-1 years of experience, the requirements section specifies 1-3 years of experience in a relevant role.