Joud Al-Otaibi
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager with over five years of experience in cybersecurity, governance, and enterprise technology initiatives. Manages complex cross-functional projects across the full lifecycle, focusing on planning, execution, vendor management, and risk management. Delivers strategic initiatives by aligning business objectives with regulatory requirements and enhancing stakeholder engagement.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Project manager
Principle Buyer
Riyadh
2026.01 - Current
- Led end-to-end project delivery, including planning, execution, monitoring, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
- Managed multiple concurrent cybersecurity and data management projects, delivering results within scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams across Cybersecurity, IT, Data Management, Finance, and business stakeholders.Monitor project budgets, risks, issues, and dependencies to ensure successful project execution.
- Oversee vendor performance, deliverable reviews, and project governance to ensure compliance with organizational standards.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams across Cybersecurity, IT, Data Management, Finance, and business stakeholders.
Monitor project budgets, risks, issues, and dependencies to ensure successful project execution. - Support strategic initiatives across Cybersecurity, AI Governance, Data Governance, and enterprise technology.
Project manager
Devoteam
Riyadh
2024.01 - 2025.12
- Managed the delivery of strategic cybersecurity and GRC initiatives for public and private sector clients.
- Delivered projects for Bank AlBilad, Ministry of Health (MOH), Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD), and Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA).
- Coordinated multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects were delivered on time and aligned with business objectives.
- Established client relationships through effective project governance, delivery planning, and stakeholder engagement.
- Tracked project performance and resolved delivery challenges while ensuring visibility with regular status reporting.
- Delivered high-quality outcomes and maintained client satisfaction, contributing to overall business growth.
Project management assistant
Ministry of Education
Riyadh
2021.05 - 2024.01
- Assisted Project Managers in planning, scheduling, and coordinating multiple projects to enhance overall project execution.
- Maintained project plans, documentation, and progress reports to support project governance.
- Monitored project risks, issues, and schedules while supporting successful project delivery.
- Facilitated communication between stakeholders and project teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring effective project delivery.
- Prepared meeting minutes (MoMs), presentations, and tracked action items to ensure timely follow-up.
Education
Bachelor of Information Technology - Network Security
King Saud University
Skills
- Project Planning & Scheduling using MS project
- Risk Identification & Mitigation
- Budget & Resource Management
- Team Leadership & Stakeholder Communication
- Progress Tracking & Reporting
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Advanced
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification id: 4213999
- IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) 4 - Certification id: GR671472710HA
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified System Administrator for ServiceNow
Timeline
Project manager
Principle Buyer
2026.01 - Current
Project manager
Devoteam
2024.01 - 2025.12
Project management assistant
Ministry of Education
2021.05 - 2024.01
Bachelor of Information Technology - Network Security
King Saud University