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.

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