Release Manager and PMO📣 Job Ad

in Riyadh Air

20 days ago

	Contract Type	Full-time
	Workplace type	On-site
	Location	Riyadh

Job Description

About the Role

Riyadh Air, headquartered in Riyadh, is establishing itself as a digitally native airline with the objective of transforming Saudi Arabia into a global aviation and trade hub. This role is central to the digital delivery efforts, requiring close partnership with Product, Engineering, DevOps, Testing, and Operations teams. The position ensures that business-critical digital releases are executed effectively and align with overarching business priorities. The Release Manager and PMO will lead enterprise-wide release governance and PMO assurance, aiming for predictable, coordinated, and business-ready deployments. This role is responsible for driving cross-functional delivery discipline and ensuring accountability for timelines, quality, and outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Chair release governance forums to facilitate clear, data-driven decision-making and mitigate release risks.
Orchestrate end-to-end release readiness across web, mobile, and backend platforms to ensure timely and high-quality deployments.
Embed and evolve best practices within Agile, SAFe, and hybrid delivery models to continuously improve governance effectiveness.
Contribute to shaping large-scale delivery by embedding discipline, enhancing reliability, and ensuring releases meet intended outcomes.

Qualifications and Requirements

Degree qualification with a minimum of 8 years of experience in PMO, release management, or program delivery roles.
Proven experience managing large-scale, multi-system digital releases.
Strong understanding of enterprise delivery governance.
Candidates with 5-10 years of relevant experience are sought.