IT Project Coordinator

About Assystem and the Role

Assystem is dedicated to accelerating the global energy transition by focusing on low-carbon energy solutions. With 7,000 "Switchers" combining engineering expertise, project management, and digital technologies, Assystem operates in 12 countries across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The company supports the production and distribution of low-carbon electricity through nuclear and renewable energy development, modernizes energy grids, manages new transmission and distribution networks, and utilizes hydrogen for decarbonization in transport and industry sectors. Assystem in Türkiye, for example, is known for its work with public and private sectors, specializing in ESIA studies, site investigations, laboratory research, and providing site supervision for major projects like the Akkuyu nuclear power plant. This full-time IT Project Coordinator position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and is crucial for supporting the successful planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects.

Purpose of the Role

The IT Project Coordinator will play a key role in ensuring IT projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. This involves coordinating stakeholders, managing various project activities, and proactively tracking and mitigating risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end IT project activities across the full project lifecycle, from initiation to closure.
• Monitor project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and resource allocation.
• Identify project risks, issues, and bottlenecks, and proactively drive mitigation actions.
• Facilitate communication between business stakeholders, vendors, technical teams, and project managers.
• Track project progress and prepare status reports, dashboards, and management updates.
• Support project governance, change management, and documentation processes.
• Coordinate contract-related activities including Statements of Work (SOWs), deliverables tracking, vendor performance, and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Utilize project delivery and collaboration tools to manage project workflows and reporting.
• Ensure project documentation is accurate, complete, and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Reasonable experience in all highlighted tools and technologies relevant to project coordination.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum Master, or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience working with software development, infrastructure, ERP, cloud, or digital transformation projects.

Commitment to Diversity

Assystem is committed to equal treatment of candidates and fosters diversity within the company. The organization believes that bringing together individuals with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and the ability to dare are the primary considerations for all roles.