Project Manager - BT Strategic Projects

About Code Ninja

Code Ninja is a full-stack sovereign AI delivery company helping Saudi enterprises, software acquirers, and government entities modernize systems and operationalize intelligence across mission-critical workflows. Operating from Riyadh with delivery capability across Saudi Arabia and the wider MENA region, Code Ninja works with 240+ organizations across priority sectors including government digitization, energy, financial services, logistics, and healthcare — and has been recognized by Clutch among the 100 fastest-growing technology companies of 2026.

Through embedded engineering teams, AI Capability Centers, and Employer of Record services, Code Ninja builds internal capability inside client organizations rather than creating long-term vendor dependency, all aligned with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.

We're hiring a Project Manager to lead large-scale strategic transformation projects for a leading Saudi banking client, with high executive visibility and cross-functional impact across business and BT (Business Technology) units.

• Manage strategic programs from initiation to closure
• Build business cases, governance packs, and executive reporting
• Lead cross-functional delivery across business and BT units
• Manage steering committees, senior stakeholders, and board-level escalations
• Ensure realization of strategic benefits and delivery commitments

• 10+ years of relevant experience in strategic program/project management within banking or large enterprise environments
• Bachelor's degree required
• Strong banking transformation and executive stakeholder management experience

• PMP certification
• Proven experience managing programs with board-level or C-suite visibility
• Track record of building and presenting business cases and governance packs to senior leadership

• Master's degree
• Prior experience in Saudi/GCC banking transformation programs
• Experience with benefits realization frameworks

• Work on high-visibility, bank-wide resilience programs with direct regulatory impact
• Be part of Code Ninja's embedded engineering model — working within a top-tier banking client's governance and workflows while backed by Code Ninja's delivery infrastructure
• Opportunity to shape critical business service continuity at national-banking scale, aligned with Vision 2030's push for digital sovereignty and resilience

Code Ninja is an equal opportunity employer. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the role and is not exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.