Summary
Assystem is hiring an IT Project Coordinator in Riyadh to support IT projects from initiation through closure. The role coordinates stakeholders and vendors, monitors schedules, milestones, resources, risks and issues, and prepares project status reports and documentation. Applicants should have a relevant bachelor’s degree and at least six years of experience coordinating or supporting mega IT projects, along with familiarity with project delivery methodologies, project tools and IT contracts. PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2 or equivalent certification is preferred.
The posting
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Company Description
Finding solutions to climate change is the priority of the 21st century, and means switching to low-carbon energy. At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. To achieve this, our 7,000 Switchers combine their historical engineering expertise and project management with digital technologies.
In our 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Asia) of operation, we are working on the production and distribution of low-carbon electricity, through the development of nuclear and renewable energies. We are also supporting the modernisation and development of energy grids, managing the setup and siting for new transmission and distribution networks, and using hydrogen to decarbonise the transport and industry sectors.
Assystem in Türkiye, is renowned for working with the public and private sectors. Specializing in ESIA studies, site investigations, and laboratory research, the company offers vital site supervision owners and lenders engineering services. Notably, Assystem in Türkiye plays a pivotal role in major projects like power generation, and the construction of the Akkuyu nuclear power plant.
Job Description
Purpose: Support the successful planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects by coordinating stakeholders, managing project activities, tracking risks and issues, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate end-to-end IT project activities across the full project lifecycle, from initiation to closure.
- Monitor project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and resource allocation.
- Identify project risks, issues, and bottlenecks, and proactively drive mitigation actions.
- Facilitate communication between business stakeholders, vendors, technical teams, and project managers.
- Track project progress and prepare status reports, dashboards, and management updates.
- Support project governance, change management, and documentation processes.
- Coordinate contract-related activities including SOWs, deliverables tracking, vendor performance, and compliance with contractual obligations.
- Utilize project delivery and collaboration tools to manage project workflows and reporting.
- Ensure project documentation is accurate, complete, and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- 6+ years of experience coordinating or supporting mega IT projects.
- Strong understanding of IT project lifecycle methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, or Hybrid).
- Experience on oracle unifier or P6 EPPM or Aconex.
- Experience identifying project pain points and implementing practical solutions to maintain delivery schedules.
- Hands-on experience with project management tools such as Jira, Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, Asana, Monday.com, or similar platforms.
- Good understanding of IT contracts, Statements of Work (SOW), vendor management, and project commercial obligations.
- Strong organizational, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred
- PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum Master, or equivalent project management certification.
- Experience working with software development, infrastructure, ERP, cloud, or digital transformation projects.
Additional Information
Please note the ideal candidate will have a reasonable experience in all the above highlighted tools and technologies.
We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.