Saudi Contractors Authority
Project charter
Irtiqaa Portal — Release 2
APPROVEDV2Approved 2025-10-31
1Project identity
Required at this stage- Project name
- Irtiqaa Portal — Release 2
- Project code
- PRJ-2026-027
- Project sponsor
- Sarah A. Al-QarniSarah A. Al-QarniHead, Corporate Support SectorP-012s.alqarni@sca.sa
- Project manager
- Ghada A. Al-ShahraniGhada A. Al-ShahraniDirector, Qualification Programmes & CapabilityP-029g.alshahrani@sca.sa
- Project owner
- Abdulmajeed R. Al-DosariAbdulmajeed R. Al-DosariDirector General, Human ResourcesP-019am.aldosari@sca.sa
- Portfolio & programme
- Institutional Excellence & Governance PortfolioInstitutional Excellence & Capability Programme
- Type & methodology
- Digital · Hybrid
- Current phase
- 4Execution
2Background & rationale
Required at this stageA portal to grow contractors’ capability: a self-assessment, a development plan and qualification programmes matched to the gaps.
3Objectives
Required at this stage- 1Leadership and human capital
Serves the strategic objectives:SO-4.4Leadership and human capital
4Scope
Required at this stageIn scope
- A portal to grow contractors’ capability: a self-assessment, a development plan and qualification programmes matched to the gaps.
- Single sign-on through Nafath
- Integration with internal systems
Out of scope
- Operation and maintenance after the warranty period
- Work outside the approved site or system boundary
5High-level requirements
Required at this stage- 1Single sign-on through Nafath
- 2Integration with internal systems
- 3Digital Government Authority standards
6Deliverables
Required at this stage| 1 | Project management plan | 2025-11-19 |
| 2 | Main deliverable — stage 1 | 2026-06-07 |
| 3 | Main deliverable — final stage | 2026-11-02 |
| 4 | Final report | 2026-12-31 |
7Key milestones
Required at this stage- Charter approved2025-10-31
- Contract signed2026-01-09
- 50% of works complete2026-06-07
- Provisional acceptance2026-11-27
- Closure2026-12-31
8Budget
Required at this stage- Main contract71.9%4.6M
- Supervision & consulting14.1%900K
- Internal team9.4%600K
- Contingency reserve (5%)4.7%300K
The owning sector’s approved budgetTotal6.4M
9Timeline
Required at this stage10Key risks
Required at this stage- MediumLow uptake of the Irtiqaa self-assessment among small contractors
11Constraints
Required at this stage- Stay within the approved budget
- Comply with the Government Tenders & Procurement Law
12Assumptions
Required at this stage- Named internal staff available throughout
- Approvals land within the workflow’s action time limits
13Stakeholders
Required at this stage- Project sponsorDecisions and funding
- Project ownerAccepts deliverables, owns benefits
- Project Management Office (PMO)Governance and compliance
14Success criteria
Required at this stage- 1Delivered within the approved budget
- 2On the approved date ±5%
- 3Target benefits within 12 months
15Governance structure
Required at this stage- Change Control BoardApproves scope, cost and schedule changesWeekly
- PMO CommitteeMethodology compliance, data quality, stage gatesFortnightly
- Project management teamDay-to-day control, risks, impediments, the periodic update cardWeekly