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About the Senior Software Project Manager Role

KnowledgeNet is seeking a Senior Software Project Manager to oversee the planning and execution of software projects from inception to completion. This full-time position is based in Riyadh and requires a candidate with 5 to 10 years of relevant experience.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

The Senior Software Project Manager is responsible for defining project goals, objectives, scope, and developing comprehensive project plans. This includes establishing timelines and milestones, identifying project requirements and constraints, and proactively managing project risks. The role involves monitoring project progress, reporting status to stakeholders, and identifying and resolving issues that may arise during project delivery. Effective management of project resources to meet assignment requirements is crucial. The position also entails tracking milestones, deliverables, and change requests, ensuring projects remain on schedule and adhere to deadlines. For projects utilizing Agile methodologies, the manager will oversee Scrum events and meetings. A key aspect of the role is determining and overseeing consistent project activities such as testing, issue evaluation, and troubleshooting, acting as a liaison to communicate project changes and milestones. Regular checks on delivered projects for enhancements are also expected.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for this position must possess a Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, or a related field. A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is mandatory. The role requires 5 to 7 years of experience specifically within the software industry. Proficiency in project management methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, or Waterfall is essential. Familiarity with reporting tools, including Microsoft Project Plan and JIRA, is also required, along with a solid understanding of software development processes and Agile development methodologies.

Key Project Management Skills

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong capabilities in:

• Project planning and execution
• Risk management and mitigation
• Stakeholder communication and reporting
• Issue resolution and problem-solving
• Resource management
• Agile and traditional project methodologies

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position located in Riyadh. The work environment will involve managing software projects within the organization.

About KnowledgeNet

KnowledgeNet is an organization focused on leveraging technology and expertise to drive project success. We are committed to fostering an environment where skilled professionals can contribute to impactful projects.