Senior Project Management

About the Role
We are searching for a Senior Project Manager with significant experience in managing large-scale multi-disciplinary projects within KSA and the GCC Region. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 15 years of experience in the Middle East and will be responsible for the successful delivery of projects in this region. This role requires leading and managing project teams to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet client requirements.

The selected candidate will collaborate with the company team and clients to establish project objectives, develop project plans, manage project budgets, and oversee project scheduling. Additionally, they will manage project risks, develop contingency plans, and ensure adherence to health and safety standards and the company’s project management methodology requirements.

Responsibilities

1. Project Delivery

   • Communicate scope, fee, deliverables, and program with the team through Project Kick-Offs and regular updates.
   • Manage sub-consultants' agreements and payments, providing technical management through the Design Management function.
   • Ensure the Project Execution Plan addresses design management requirements, integration, and interface management between Client requirements and sub-consultant design packages.
   • Support the Project Director (PD) and Project Manager (PM) in producing the Project Management suite of documents and standard forms.
   • Assist in risk identification and management.
   • Support PD and PM in identifying and managing scope changes and extensions.
   • Identify and coordinate resourcing issues with the Technical Team Leads.
   • Provide external and internal monthly reporting by implementing a planned delivery schedule for routine reporting.
   • Ensure quality systems processes are adhered to in project delivery.
   • Conduct debriefs with clients.
   • Assist in managing the project work financially, technically, and contractually.

2. Financial Management

   • Monitor Design Team progress and costs; highlight discrepancies and coordinate with Project Technical Leads to mitigate potential over-runs or underspends.
   • Utilize commercial acumen to manage risks proactively using provided tools and ensure regular engagement with the team and clients, updating contingency requirements at least once per design stage.
   • Prepare invoices for review and sign-off by the Project Director and maintain up-to-date financial registers.

3. Client Management

   • Liaise and interact with clients for the technical delivery components of projects.

About You

• You have a technical or engineering education and background.
• You bring a minimum of 20 years of experience in the Middle East.
• You have experience in developing and implementing processes.
• You possess a strong background in:
  • Risk management (qualitative and quantitative).
  • Schedule management (schedule reviews, various analyses).
  • Cost management (cost estimate, control, and forecasting).
  • Contract management (Saudi Government procurement law and associated executive bylaws).
  • PMI standards of project management including earned value management and change control.
  • Development and enhancement of processes/procedures in a project management context.
• Proficiency in Arabic is preferred.

Rewards & Benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits designed to help you thrive at every stage of your life and career, which include:

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation and housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

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