Associate Director - Project Manager

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Skills and Competencies
Minimum of 8 years' relevant project management experience gained within leading financial software vendors and/or the IT departments of leading financial institutions in Saudi Arabia
Proven delivery experience of SaaS/hosted software solutions
Excellent understanding of the full project lifecycle and associated methodologies (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile) and tools (e.g., MS Project)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with fluency in English required. Arabic language skills are a plus
Strong client-focused orientation, with the drive and enthusiasm to achieve results and ensure stakeholder satisfaction, and a proven ability to lead and motivate project teams
Experience with Moody's Commercial Lending solution, CreditLens, and risk management experience in lending, Basel regulation, or asset liability management, are highly valued; preferred
Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with hands-on delivery experience of Generative or Agentic AI solutions used to streamline project delivery and improve operational efficiency
Proven ability to apply AI-powered tools to solve client and project management challenges, with a growing awareness of AI risk management and a commitment to responsible and ethical AI use
Education
Minimum of a Master's degree, or equivalent professional experience
Responsibilities
Leads the delivery of large-scale lending technology implementation projects for Moody's clients across the Middle East.
Leads the prioritization, planning, and management of projects within an assigned project portfolio
Manages organizational team deliverables and project responsibilities across the project lifecycle
Plans, coordinates, and prioritizes project efforts, and accurately captures and communicates project priorities
Builds and maintains mutually beneficial relationships with client project teams and other stakeholders
Records and manages project issues and risks, escalating where necessary
Controls project scope and manages change management processes where necessary
Coordinates the work of consultants and allocates resources efficiently, maintaining a cooperative and motivated project team
Provides expertise and consulting to other project managers on project management practices and team dynamics, team building, and group motivation
Provides analysis and recommendations, and develops content to continuously improve project management methodologies, processes, and documentation
Ensures adherence to governance guidelines set by the Project Management Office (PMO)
Liaises with internal functions such as Product Management, Engineering, and Client Services
Reports on project progress to clients, senior internal stakeholders, and delivery team members
Provides services that satisfy existing or new client business needs, and offers proactive solution and product support to clients
Engages with clients on-site and off-site in a professional and timely manner
Supports pre-sales activities on request from a services perspective
About the team
Our Middle East Lending Implementation Services team, part of Moody's Banking Customer Engagement team, is responsible for planning and delivering large-scale Lending technology implementation projects for Moody's clients across the Middle East, with a particular focus on Saudi Arabia.
We help clients successfully adopt Moody's Lending solutions, strengthening long-term client relationships across the region. We set the standard for project management best practice across the Middle East, sharing knowledge and continuously improving our delivery methodologies. We are increasingly incorporating Generative and Agentic AI tools into project delivery, from streamlining implementation workflows to supporting client advisory, while maintaining strong governance and responsible AI practices. By joining our team, you will be part of exciting transformative lending technology projects within leading financial institutions across Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East.
Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.