Senior Digital Transformation Project Manager

Job Description: Senior Digital Transformation Project Manager

Location: Saudi Arabia
Experience Required: 10 to 15 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Digital Transformation Project Manager to lead enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives across multiple business functions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project and program management, digital strategy, business process transformation, technology implementation, and stakeholder management. This role requires a strategic leader capable of driving organizational change, delivering complex digital programs, and aligning technology solutions with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Digital Transformation Leadership

• Lead and manage end-to-end digital transformation projects from initiation through successful delivery.
• Develop transformation roadmaps aligned with organizational goals and strategic priorities.
• Drive innovation by identifying opportunities to modernize processes, systems, and customer experiences.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to define digital transformation strategies and business outcomes.

Project & Program Management

• Manage large-scale, cross-functional projects involving ERP, CRM, cloud, AI, automation, data analytics, and enterprise applications.
• Establish project governance frameworks, timelines, budgets, resources, and risk management plans.
• Monitor project performance and ensure delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate internal teams, external vendors, consultants, and technology partners.

Stakeholder Management

• Engage with C-level executives, department heads, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment and commitment.
• Facilitate workshops, steering committee meetings, and progress reviews.
• Communicate project status, risks, and mitigation plans effectively to senior leadership.

Change Management

• Lead organizational change initiatives to ensure successful adoption of new technologies and business processes.
• Develop communication, training, and stakeholder engagement plans.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and digital adoption.

Risk & Compliance Management

• Identify project risks, dependencies, and challenges, implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance, regulatory standards, cybersecurity policies, and industry best practices.

Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Define and track KPIs, project metrics, and transformation success indicators.
• Evaluate project outcomes and implement lessons learned for future improvements.
• Promote Agile, Lean, and PMO best practices across the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• Master's degree (MBA or related discipline) preferred.
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum Master, or equivalent project management certification preferred.
• Digital Transformation, Change Management, or Enterprise Architecture certifications are an advantage.

Experience Requirements

• 10 to 15 years of overall experience in Project Management, Digital Transformation, IT Strategy, or Business Transformation.
• Minimum 5+ years leading enterprise digital transformation programs.
• Proven experience managing large-scale technology implementations and organizational change initiatives.
• Experience working in sectors such as Government, Energy, Telecommunications, Healthcare, Banking, Retail, or Smart Cities is highly preferred.
• Experience working in the Saudi Arabian market or GCC region is highly desirable.

Technical Skills

• Digital Transformation & Innovation Strategy
• Project & Program Management
• Agile, Scrum, Waterfall Methodologies
• ERP (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)
• Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)
• Data Analytics & Business Intelligence
• Artificial Intelligence & Automation Solutions
• Change Management Frameworks
• Enterprise Architecture Concepts
• Cybersecurity & IT Governance
• Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence, Power BI

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong stakeholder and vendor management experience.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, multicultural environments.
• High level of business acumen and decision-making skills.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Demonstrated success delivering complex transformation programs valued at multi-million-dollar budgets.
• Experience managing geographically distributed teams.
• Familiarity with Saudi Vision 2030 initiatives and digital transformation agendas.
• Arabic language proficiency is an advantage; English fluency is mandatory.