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About Code Ninja

Code Ninja is a full-stack sovereign AI delivery company based in Riyadh, with delivery capabilities across Saudi Arabia and the MENA region. The company supports Saudi enterprises, software acquirers, and government entities in modernizing systems and operationalizing intelligence within mission-critical workflows. Code Ninja works with over 240 organizations in sectors such as government digitization, energy, financial services, logistics, and healthcare. The company has been recognized by Clutch among the 100 fastest-growing technology companies of 2026. Through embedded engineering teams, AI Capability Centers, and Employer of Record services, Code Ninja aims to build internal capability within client organizations, aligning with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.

About the Role

Code Ninja is seeking a Project Manager - Operational Resilience Projects to lead bank-wide IT Operational Resilience initiatives for a leading Saudi banking client in Riyadh. This full-time role focuses on ensuring alignment with Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) regulations. The position involves driving disaster recovery readiness, Business Continuity Management (BCM) integration, cyber resilience, and the continuity of critical business services across the bank's technology and business domains.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of operational resilience projects across business and technology domains.
• Coordinate with various internal teams, including Transformation Office, BCM, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Applications, Risk, Compliance, and Internal Audit.
• Ensure project alignment with SAMA operational resilience regulations and audit requirements.
• Manage resilience assessments, gap closures, Disaster Recovery (DR) drills, service continuity planning, and critical service mapping.
• Prepare steering committee reports, executive dashboards, and regulator evidence packs.
• Control project scope, budget, risks, dependencies, and vendor delivery.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience in project management, specifically within operational resilience or related IT regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead bank-wide initiatives.
• Understanding of SAMA operational resilience regulations.

Work Environment

This role operates within Code Ninja's embedded engineering model, working directly within a top-tier banking client's governance and workflows. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to high-visibility, bank-wide resilience programs with direct regulatory impact, shaping critical business service continuity at a national banking scale.

Application Process

Candidates interested in this Project Manager position are encouraged to apply. Salary information will be disclosed during the application process.