Digital Project Manager (NEOM Site-Based)

Job Description

AtkinsRéalis are recruiting for a site-based Digital Project Manager on the Digital Delivery – Engineering Design Team on NEOM THE LINE in KSA. This is an opportunity for an experienced agile practitioner working in disciplined and scaled environments.

About AtkinsRéalis  

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital.  News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn. 

Role Purpose

The successful candidate will report to the Director of Digital Delivery / Head of Digital Platforms and oversee the successful delivery, coordination and alignment of digital initiatives and projects. Managing multiple concurrent digital initiatives, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic goals, optimizing resource allocation, and driving the successful execution of projects in both Waterfall and Agile manner.  Working closely with cross-functional teams and leadership to ensure that all digital initiatives within the portfolio are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.  The successful candidate will develop strong program and project management capability across the digital function and all digital initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Portfolio/Program Management: Oversee and manage the portfolio of digital initiatives, ensuring successful execution of them and underlying digital projects and solutions from inception to completion. Monitor and report on the progress of all projects within the portfolio, ensuring alignment with company goals, timelines, and budgets.
• Strategic Alignment: Collaborate with the leaderships and stakeholders to ensure all digital initiatives are aligned with the company’s strategic vision. Evaluate and prioritize projects based on business value, resource availability, and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Resource and Capacity Management: Plan, allocate, and manage resources across multiple projects to optimize efficiency and ensure high-priority initiatives are fully supported. Identify resource gaps and work with leadership to address capacity issues or adjust project timelines.
• Risk and Issue Management: Proactively identify, assess, and manage risks across the portfolio. Develop mitigation strategies to address potential roadblocks. Ensure timely resolution of issues and escalate when necessary to maintain project momentum and delivery schedules.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with product management, engineering, marketing, sales, and customer success teams to ensure the successful delivery of each solution. Ensure dependencies between projects are well-managed and that cross-functional teams are aligned on priorities and objectives.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Track and report key against performance indicators (KPIs) and plans across the solution portfolio to measure project progress and success, value delivered, and overall portfolio health. Provide regular status updates to the stakeholders and leadership team, highlighting project progress, risks, and resource needs.
• Capability Development: Design, establish and operate the digital portfolio, program, and project management capability; socializing and educating teams and stakeholders.
• Process Improvement: Continuously review and improve program and project management processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance delivery efficiency. Facilitate post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and apply best practices to future projects. 
• Financial Management: Manage budgets and financial performance for the portfolio, ensuring that all projects stay within budget and deliver expected financial outcomes. Support leadership in financial forecasting and cost-benefit analysis for future projects.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• Industry experience in project and program management, preferably within a digital or technology-driven company. Proven experience managing complex projects or portfolios, ideally in a fast-paced environment.
• Experienced agile practitioner working in disciplined and scaled environments
• Reported to, frequently worked with or accountable to senior management.
• Proven experience setting up digital/IT project management office and leading it.
• Extensive experience managing complex Digital & IT projects.
• Experience in working in a client & project-oriented industry.
• Excellent expertise in managing stakeholders of various levels and backgrounds.
• Experience in leading project management teams.
• Experience in working with vendors and contractors and integrating their work into the overall project or solution plan, monitor their progress and assure quality of their deliverables.
• Working knowledge of various project management frameworks and methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, RUP and related industry best practices.
• Experience in managing and delivering multiple concurrent digital initiatives and projects
• Expert level skills with Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Visio, MS Project and experience in developing mock-ups.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to lead heterogenous and local and remote teams.
• Fluency in written, read and spoken English.
• Highly competent in MS Office Suite of Apps (Word, Excel, Power Point), MS Teams, SharePoint, Databases, Power BI, PowerApps, System, JIRA and JIRA Portfolio/Plans

Core Competencies

• Candidate must be highly articulate, have clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and strong decision-making abilities. Must have excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Must have excellent communication and presentation skills. Must thoroughly understand and utilize Information Technology in the performance of work including JIRA, DevOps or other Agile PM tooling.
• Strong in Project and Programme Management
• Strong in Change Control, Risk Management
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Strong decision-making abilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong in Conflict Resolution
• Proficient in managing multiple Consultants and Contractors

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Preferably one or more related certification such as: Project Management Institute Project Management Professional (PMP), PgMP, Agile Management Certifications (Safe, Scrum, CSM).

Why choose AtkinsRéalis

• Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.
• Thrive with us. When you join us, your wellbeing, health and safety become our top priority.
• Engineering the future with digital. From design and engineering to project management, digital is fundamental to our way of working.
• Champion lasting change. We build sustainability into everything we do.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer an excellent package which includes:

• A competitive salary
• Medical and life insurance cover.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Annual flight allowance to point of origin.
• Employee Wellbeing Programme – 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by:

• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.
• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.
• Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues and customers are treated equally and with respect.