Project Manager

About This Role

Make an impact by working for sectors where technology is the enabler, everything is ground-breaking and there’s a constant need to be innovative.

Create and enhance projects in Java, Pyhton, Angular, PHP, .NET and so much more while diving in the world of Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Security and Internet of Things.

Be part of the team that combines business knowledge, technological edge and a design experience. Our different backgrounds and know-how are key in developing solutions and experiences for digital clients.

Face challenges and learn other ways of thinking and seeing the world - there’s always room for your energy and creativity.

About The Role The PM will be responsible for managing projects in scope while guaranteeing efficiency and compliance with internal procedures and service standards, contributing to client’s satisfaction and business's sustainable growth.

This role requires a minimum of 70% travel to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia , to work closely on-site with our client. Applicants must be flexible, comfortable with frequent travel , and eligible to travel on a business visa . A strong commitment to being present where the work happens is essential. As a part of your job, you will:

• Define and manage the project's scope, estimating costs, determining budgets, and identifying quality requirements.
• Plan, define and develop schedules, and activities, estimating resources and activity durations.
• Manage changes to the project scope, organize schedules, control costs and margins maintain an awareness of potential interdependencies with other projects and their impact.
• Define the budget and allocate resources efficiently, ensuring the accomplishment of the project's goals within the budget and timing set.
• Establish and maintain relationships with different stakeholders within the project scope.
• Perform risk management, planning and identifying potential risks, assessing qualitative and quantitative risks, developing risk mitigation strategies, and reporting issues that cannot be resolved within the team.
• Manage all project's workload, be accountable and analyze the team's progress activities, and prepare status reports.
• Ensure project team members are aligned with clients' needs.
• Promote continuous improvement of structure, processes, and tools that support team productivity and add value for the client.
• Guarantee project deliverables timely and ensure that they comply with quality standards.
• Lead and coach the team, ensuring appropriate assessment, support, and development of the team members.
• Stay up to date on emerging technologies/industry trends providing insights and advice on new opportunities and applying best practices into daily activities.
• Be compliant with internal procedures, policies and guidelines, and external regulations.
• Be aware of new opportunities/projects with customers.
• Coach, motivate, and give guidance to the team members, to ensure continuously improving performance levels in terms of project scope, budget, and schedules, guaranteeing that work is performed on time with the quality expected.

What are we looking for?

• 8-10 Years of experience and skills in Project Management, to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables, create and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and resources; monitor and track progress against the plan; and identify and mitigate risks and issues.
• Analytical and with attention to detail, ability to analyze data and information, identify trends, and provide insights to support decision-making.
• Risk management, manage risks and issues and take corrective measures to ensure project success.
• P&L /budgeting and forecasting knowledge. Ability to manage the overall project budget and ensure financial control throughout the program life cycle.
• Knowledge of waterfall and agile frameworks.
• Continuous learning, commitment to ongoing professional development, staying up-to-date with industry trends and best practices, and seeking out opportunities for improvement.

Nice to have:

• Project Management certification (PMP, Prince2 or similar).

Personal traits

• Interpersonal skills, the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, collaborate with team members, and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Coordination skills to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
• People-oriented to understand and manage the needs, expectations, and concerns of people involved in the project such as team members, stakeholders, and customers.
• Strong Leadership, leading, coach and motivate and inspire team members to achieve project goals, establishing a shared vision, and provide guidance, and support to team members, and leading by example.
• Excellent Communication skills, to manage the communication with key stakeholders and coordinate the projects and their interdependencies.
• Problem-solving, identifying and analyzing problems, developing creative solutions, and making sound decisions based on data and information.

At Celfocus, we are committed to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants of all backgrounds, gender identities, and abilities. We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs. If you require any adjustments during the selection process, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team.

Come join the Team! Celfocus is pioneering the future of business through Next-Gen Intelligence - the convergence of data, AI, and human creativity to build more autonomous and adaptive organisations. Guided by our core belief - Making Data Actionable - we partner with leading companies to co-create intelligent solutions that turn data into insight, agility, and business value.

Operating in over 25 countries, we bring together business experts, data scientists, and AI engineers to turn complexity into clarity and vision into measurable impact.

Founded in 2000, Celfocus is part of Novabase, listed on Euronext Lisbon.

To know more, visit www.celfocus.com