Information Technology Project Coordinator

About the Role

We are currently recruiting an Information Technology Project Coordinator for a client based in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This position involves supporting the Project Manager in managing IT and digital program activities effectively.

Core Responsibilities

• Collaborate daily with stakeholders to track project requirements, decisions, data management, system access, workshops, and logistical arrangements.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation such as integrated project plans, risk registers, dependency logs, action trackers, and various records.
• Track outstanding actions and promptly escalate any possible delays to the Project Manager.
• Assist in preparing materials for weekly status updates as well as presentations for steering committees.
• Organize workshops and meetings, take precise meeting minutes, and ensure timely distribution of action items.
• Oversee project documentation processes including version control, review cycles, approval tracking, and deliverable monitoring.
• Provide support in resource planning, coordinating team schedules, onboarding new members, managing system access, and utilizing project management tools.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related discipline.
• At least three years’ experience as a Project Coordinator, PMO Analyst, or Project Management Specialist, specifically in IT or digital project environments.
• Expertise with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project or comparable project planning software.
• Strong abilities in project coordination, meticulous documentation, reporting, and managing relationships with stakeholders.
• Professional working proficiency in both Arabic and English languages.
• A commitment to full-time, on-site work in Makkah, and readiness to begin immediately.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as CAPM or PRINCE2 Foundation are highly regarded.
• Experience working within public sector projects or extensive digital transformation initiatives is desirable.
• Knowledge of Jira or similar project management platforms adds value.