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About the Software Project Manager Role

2P Perfect Presentation, a prominent entity in Saudi Arabia's ICT sector since 2004, is seeking a skilled Software Project Manager to join its team in Riyadh. The company specializes in delivering integrated technology solutions that facilitate digital transformation and enhance operational efficiency for organizations. This role is critical for ensuring the successful planning, execution, and delivery of projects, aligning with business objectives, scope, budget, and timelines, while meeting stakeholder expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans, defining scope, timelines, milestones, deliverables, and resource requirements.
• Identify and allocate project resources effectively to optimize utilization and achieve project objectives.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments and develop robust mitigation strategies for potential project challenges.
• Align project planning activities with approved budgets, stakeholder expectations, and overarching business priorities.
• Ensure project planning activities are completed within the stipulated timelines.
• Manage project execution to ensure strict adherence to approved timelines, budgets, scope, and quality standards.
• Track project progress, key decisions, risks, issues, and challenges using the designated project management system.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project records and comprehensive documentation.
• Prepare and submit regular project status reports, dashboards, and escalation logs to all relevant stakeholders.
• Clearly highlight key milestones, project risks, issues, and required actions to appropriate stakeholders.
• Ensure the timely completion of all project deliverables and the successful generation of Certificates of Completion (CoC).
• Monitor project performance using key indicators such as Schedule Performance Index (SPI) and Cost Performance Index (CPI).
• Act as the primary point of contact for all project stakeholders, fostering strong relationships.
• Ensure clear, consistent, and timely communication with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Organize and lead project meetings, including kick-off meetings, status updates, progress reviews, and post-project reviews.
• Address stakeholder concerns, escalations, and feedback promptly and effectively.
• Align project goals, deliverables, and outcomes with stakeholder expectations to ensure satisfaction.
• Support client satisfaction by ensuring timely responses to escalations and adherence to agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to project team members throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor team productivity and resource utilization to ensure efficient project progress.
• Identify opportunities for training, development, and performance improvement within project teams.
• Evaluate and document team performance to ensure alignment with project goals and objectives.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and delivery excellence across all project teams.
• Ensure the timely publishing of key project reports and dashboards for 2P leadership.
• Maintain the accuracy, completeness, and quality of all project reports.
• Provide clear and concise updates on project status, risks, issues, financial performance, and delivery progress.
• Ensure reporting aligns with 2P's internal requirements, policies, and standards.
• Lead, manage, and execute special projects or tasks assigned by management as needed.
• Ensure assigned special projects are completed within agreed timelines and to expected quality standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• A PMP or PRINCE2 certification is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management, with a preference for experience within the IT services sector.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams is preferred.
• Experience managing large-scale or complex projects is considered an advantage.
• Proven experience in project planning, execution, reporting, risk management, and stakeholder communication.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Project Planning and Resource Allocation
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategies
• Project Execution and Reporting
• Stakeholder Management and Communication
• Team Management and Performance Monitoring
• Management Information Systems (MIS) and Reporting
• Proficiency in IT Services and Project Delivery Methodologies
• Expertise in Project Management Tools and Reporting Systems
• Strong understanding of Project Scope, Schedule, Cost, Quality, and Risk Management
• Ability to manage Project Documentation, Status Reports, Escalation Logs, and Closure Documents
• Excellent Client Communication Skills
• Vendor, Supplier, Internal Team, and Cross-functional Stakeholder Management
• Leadership, Coordination, and Follow-up Skills
• Demonstrated Ownership and Accountability
• Strong Planning and Organization Capabilities
• Effective Problem-solving and Decision-making Abilities
• Analytical Thinking
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Customer-centric Mindset
• Results Orientation

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.