Senior Project Manager

Location: Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia

Workplace: on_site

Description

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager with extensive experience managing complex projects from initiation through closure. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of experience in managing and working on Governmental projects. This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and navigating challenges in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of projects, ensuring alignment with organizational strategies and business goals.

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budgets, while optimizing human and financial resources to maximize efficiency.

• Proactively manage project risks, issues, and changes, adopting both agile and waterfall methodologies as needed.

• Implement quality assurance processes and monitor project performance using appropriate tools and techniques to meet or exceed stakeholder expectations.

• Lead, mentor, and motivate project teams, fostering a collaborative work environment, and resolve conflicts to ensure a productive project atmosphere.

• Develop and implement a communication plan to engage stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, acting as the primary point of contact for clients.

• Establish and maintain project governance frameworks, standards, and best practices, driving continuous improvement and innovation within project management practices.

• Oversee the handover of project deliverables, ensure deliverables acceptance, conduct post-project evaluations, and ensure all project documentation is completed and archived.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years in Project Management.

• Proven track record of experience in managing and working in Governmental projects.

• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification is a must.

• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana).

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

Skills:

• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to communicate

effectively with higher ranks and upper management, both internal and external.

• Fluent in English & Arabic.

• Exceptional problem-solving capabilities.

• Adaptability to changing project environments and stakeholder needs.