Job Overview
alfanar is looking for an experienced Project Manager to plan, coordinate, execute, and deliver projects successfully in Saudi Arabia. The role is responsible for managing project scope, schedules, resources, budgets, risks, quality, and stakeholder communication throughout the project lifecycle.
The Project Manager will coordinate cross-functional teams, monitor project performance, manage changes and risks, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within approved budgets, and according to required quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning and Delivery
- Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, milestones, deliverables, and execution strategies.
- Define project scope, objectives, requirements, and success criteria.
- Coordinate project activities, resources, and dependencies.
- Monitor project execution and ensure deliverables are completed according to approved schedules.
- Track project progress and take corrective action when delays or deviations occur.
- Ensure projects are delivered within agreed scope, cost, schedule, and quality requirements.
Stakeholder and Team Management
- Coordinate with internal teams, business owners, clients, vendors, and other project stakeholders.
- Facilitate effective communication between project teams and stakeholders.
- Understand stakeholder requirements and manage expectations throughout the project.
- Conduct project meetings and ensure action items are assigned, tracked, and completed.
- Build effective project teams and support collaboration across different functions.
Risk, Issue, and Change Management
- Identify, assess, and monitor project risks and potential issues.
- Develop appropriate mitigation, contingency, and corrective action plans.
- Manage project change requests and evaluate their impact on scope, schedule, cost, and resources.
- Escalate critical risks, issues, and changes to the appropriate management level.
- Take proactive measures to prevent potential project delays and operational problems.
Quality and Performance Monitoring
- Monitor project performance against approved plans, milestones, and objectives.
- Review project deliverables against agreed acceptance criteria.
- Ensure compliance with applicable project standards, procedures, and quality requirements.
- Track project KPIs and analyze performance trends.
- Implement corrective actions to improve project results and delivery performance.
Project Governance and Reporting
- Prepare project status reports, dashboards, progress updates, and management reports.
- Apply approved project management methodologies, systems, templates, and procedures.
- Maintain accurate project documentation and records.
- Monitor project progress and communicate significant deviations to stakeholders.
- Support project governance and ensure required approvals are obtained.
Vendor and Contract Coordination
- Support the preparation of scopes of work, project documentation, and vendor requirements.
- Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and service providers.
- Monitor vendor performance and contractual deliverables.
- Follow up on vendor commitments, schedules, quality requirements, and project milestones.
- Escalate contractual or delivery issues when necessary.
Role Accountabilities
Leadership and Team Development
- Develop and maintain a high-performing project team.
- Identify performance strengths and development requirements among team members.
- Provide coaching, guidance, and feedback to improve team performance.
- Promote fair and objective performance management.
- Ensure appropriate delegation of responsibilities in accordance with company policies.
Responsibility and Decision-Making
- Take ownership of assigned projects and required deliverables.
- Anticipate potential project challenges and implement proactive solutions.
- Make timely decisions within the assigned authority and project requirements.
- Ensure project activities remain aligned with organizational objectives.
Project Delivery
- Deliver projects within agreed timelines, quality standards, scope, and cost requirements.
- Monitor project execution and address deviations promptly.
- Identify opportunities to improve project outcomes and deliver measurable business value.
- Maintain focus on achieving approved project objectives.
Business Planning and Performance
- Translate organizational objectives into practical project and business plans.
- Develop, execute, and monitor annual and project-specific plans.
- Review performance against established objectives and initiate corrective actions.
- Prepare periodic project progress and performance reports.
- Monitor project budgets, expenses, and resource utilization to support cost efficiency.
Organizational Development
- Support organizational structures and resource plans according to current project requirements.
- Ensure project roles and responsibilities are clearly defined.
- Maintain appropriate job descriptions and delegation structures for project teams.
Business Process Improvement
- Develop and maintain effective project systems, policies, procedures, and work instructions.
- Identify opportunities to automate project management and reporting activities.
- Promote effective use of digital and IT solutions relevant to project management.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across project operations.
Quality
- Maintain high standards of quality across all project activities and deliverables.
- Ensure project teams follow established quality standards, procedures, and controls.
- Promote quality as a key component of successful project delivery.
Adaptation and Innovation
- Adapt to new technologies, project management techniques, organizational structures, and business models.
- Support the adoption of innovative approaches that improve project efficiency and performance.
Health, Safety, and Environment
- Ensure project activities are conducted in a safe, secure, and compliant working environment.
- Follow applicable health, safety, environmental, and legal requirements.
- Promote safe working practices throughout project execution.
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Work Experience
- 6 to 10 years of relevant professional experience.
- Proven experience in project management, project coordination, project control, stakeholder management, and project delivery is preferred.
Technical and Functional Skills
- Project management
- Project planning and scheduling
- Project coordination
- Project control
- Project communication
- Project change management
- Risk and issue management
- Stakeholder management
- Budget and cost control
- Performance monitoring
- Vendor coordination
- Project reporting
- Quality management
- Business process improvement
Job Location
Saudi Arabia
Job Position
Project Manager
Company
alfanar