Software Project Manager

Overview

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) of products and services, from ideation to launch, and ongoing enhancements or updates.
• Ensure that all products and services comply with relevant regulation and policies governing human resources and social development in Saudi Arabia.
• Establish and maintain processes for quality assurance and testing to ensure products meet high standards of performance, usability, and reliability.
• Ensure all technical deliverables comply with PMO standards (documentation, testing, audits).
• Conduct comprehensive business analysis activities to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Gather requirements from stakeholders, conduct interviews, and facilitate workshops to elicit and clarify business needs.
• Analyze data, processes, and systems to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for enhancement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across different departments (HR, Legal, Finance, Tech) and divisions to map current business processes and identify inefficiencies.
• Recommend and implement process improvements, automation initiatives, and best practices to streamline operations and enhance productivity.
• Develop business cases and feasibility studies to support proposed changes and investments.
• Utilize data analytics tools and techniques to analyze large datasets and derive actionable insights.
• Prepare accurate, relevant reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate analysis findings, KPIs, and project outcomes for decision-making purposes.
• Lead and mentor a team of product developers, business analysts, and other professionals, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Set clear objectives and priorities for the team, aligning them with strategic goals.
• Delegate tasks effectively and monitor progress to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of work, including coordinating resource coverage for absences.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at various levels (government agencies, citizens, senior leadership, end-users).
• Communicate regularly with senior leadership and stakeholders, providing updates on initiatives, milestones, challenges, and successes (including participation in Project Steering Committee meetings).
• Escalate technical risks to Program Directors using the PMO s Level 2-3 escalation paths.