Cognizant is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services. The IT Project Manager will lead and coordinate multiple safety-related digital initiatives, ensuring timely delivery, technical integrity, and alignment with organizational safety goals. This role includes managing cross-functional teams and vendors across various projects such as Behavior-Based Safety, e-Permit to Work, Emergency Management, Process Safety, Incident Management, AI-driven Incident Prediction, and Sustainability Management.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Project Planning & Execution: Define scope, objectives, and deliverables for each safety-related IT project. Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Facilitate communication between internal teams (Safety, IT, Operations) and external vendors. Ensure alignment on goals, timelines, and compliance requirements.
- Risk & Quality Management: Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies. Ensure quality assurance through standardized processes and documentation.
- Technical Oversight: Provide technical leadership, especially in safety systems integration (e.g., Sphera, PIMS, LIMS). Ensure compatibility with existing infrastructure and compliance with safety standards.
- Reporting & Documentation: Maintain comprehensive project documentation. Track KPIs, budget adherence, and progress reports for management review.
- Process Safety & Incident Management: Oversee digital tools for incident reporting, classification, and investigation. Ensure lessons learned are captured and shared across teams.
Skills & Experience:
- Collaborate with engineering, geology, and operations teams to gather business requirements and translate them into system or process enhancements.
- Develop business cases for operational improvements, cost optimization, and digital transformation initiatives.
- Support implementation of ERP systems, process mining tools, and automation technologies.
- Monitor KPIs across projects and generate actionable insights for leadership.
- Prepare dashboards, reports, and presentations for senior management.
- Ensure alignment with Saudi Vision 2030 and sustainability goals.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, or related field.
- 8–15 years of experience in IT project management, preferably in safety or manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies.
- Experience with safety platforms (e.g., Sphera, OSI PI, PIMS, LIMS).
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Skills:
- Knowledge of AI tools for predictive analytics in safety.
- Experience in sustainability reporting systems.
