Project Manager

Informa PLC; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and ambitious team at a leading events organizer in Saudi Arabia, where innovation meets opportunity. As a Project Manager, you will spearhead cross-functional initiatives, driving the execution of large-scale projects that redefine the events landscape. With a focus on technology and strategic operations, you'll collaborate with diverse teams to ensure successful outcomes. This role offers not just a job, but a chance to accelerate your career in a fast-paced environment that values creativity and personal development. If you're ready to make a significant impact and thrive in a supportive atmosphere, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance for individual and family

Annual leave – 25 days

School fees contribution, 40,000 SAR per child

Wellbeing Benefits

Remote working on Sundays

Working anywhere – 1 month every year

Family visa costs

Individual annual flight allowance

Paid flight to Riyadh for you and dependents

Accommodation for 60 days upon arrival

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in diverse projects.
• Proven experience managing tech-driven projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manage diverse projects from technology to strategic operations.
• Lead end-to-end project lifecycle ensuring timely delivery.
• Coordinate with internal teams and stakeholders for alignment.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT or Project Management

Project Management Certification (PMP, CSM)

Tools

Airtable

Smartsheets

Jira

Trello

Microsoft Project

Job description

Company Description

Tahaluf is rewriting the events playbook. Its purpose is transformational, its DNA digital, and its ambition unprecedented. Tahaluf is scaling to further increase its lead as the largest B2B Live and On Demand Events organiser in Saudi Arabia: by SQM, Attendance, Colleagues and Revenue.

To scale at this pace requires impeccable local partners, and Tahaluf is proud to enjoy the support and partnership of several Government and Non-Government Organisations that are at the apex of Saudi’s B2B and B2C large scale events scene. In fact, our partners do not just support the expansion of live events in the Kingdom; they are also the partner of choice for heavyweights like Apple, Amazon and AliBaba.

Be part of something BIG! Building on the success of record-breaking tech event LEAP, the most attended tech event in the world, Tahaluf is making a huge impact on the global events sector. Tahaluf is bringing iconic Informa brands to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including Cityscape Global, which celebrated record-breaking participation at its debut Saudi edition and award-winning cyber-security event Black Hat.

Join our ambitious and highly committed team, who are not afraid to push boundaries and disrupt the status quo. Be ready to be thrown in at the deep end, taking on large-scale projects from day one, under the guidance of a supportive leadership team who will encourage your personal development and offer you new opportunities.

Job Description

We are building awe-inspiring experiences. We are launching award-winning brands. And we are scaling faster than any event organiser in history. Take a leap with Tahaluf, we are offering you the chance to:

• Work within ahighly dynamic businesswiththe energy and style of a start-up
• Be part ofbuilding a businessthat islaunching new products and eventsat scale
• Grab an opportunity to accelerate your career and make a real impact.

The Role

We are seeking a proactive and dynamic Project Manager to lead and execute cross-functional initiatives that span technology, business strategy, and operations. This role requires a hands-on professional with a strong ability to navigate complex projects involving multiple departments, ensuring alignment with organizational goals while delivering measurable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Ability to manage diverse projects that will range from technology to strategic operations one month, or martech to logistics another; the ability and logic of applying project management principles to various functions is crucial.
• Lead end-to-end project lifecycle, from initiation to closure, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery.
• Be pro-active in defining and developing requirements with key stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, identify and allocate resources, and track milestones.
• Identify and mitigate risks, resolving issues promptly to maintain project quality.
• Anticipate potential challenges and proactively develop contingency plans.
• Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders to align on objectives and deliverables.
• Work closely with the business analyst and tech operations anagers to manage delivery of implementation and integration of Tech solutions
• Establish standardized approach towards Project Governance, Execution and Reporting
• Prepare and deliver project and business status updates, reports, and presentations to stakeholders.
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external partners to ensure alignment and successful collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT or Project Management.
• Certification in Project Management ( PMP, CSM)

Experience

• 5+ years of project management experience, preferably with Diverse set of projects business and tech.
• Proven experience managing tech-driven projects
• Strong knowledge of project management frameworks (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools like Airtable, Smartsheets, Jira, Trello, or Microsoft Project.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience working in the events and/or media industry is a plus.
• Experience in KSA is desired.

Additional Information

Core Benefits:

• Medical Insurance for individual and family
• Annual leave – 25 days
• School fees contribution, 40,000 SAR per child per year, up to a max of three children
• Wellbeing Benefits
• Remote working on Sundays
• Working anywhere – 1 month every year
• Family visa costs* (up to a max of three children)
• Individual annual flight allowance* (Expat only)

International Relocation Package*:

• Paid flight to Riyadh (for you and your dependents)
• 60 days accommodation or suitable serviced apartment from your arrival date. Alternatively, if you already have accommodation in Riyadh and do not require a hotel or serviced apartment, then we provide a one-off payment of SAR 5,000
• SAR 2,500 towards shipping goods/excess baggage costs on production of receipts/invoices

Local Relocation Package*:

• Paid flight to Riyadh (for you and your dependents)
• 30 days accommodation or suitable serviced apartment from your arrival date. Alternatively, if you already have accommodation in Riyadh and do not require a hotel or serviced apartment, then we provide a one-off payment of SAR 5,000
• SAR 2,500 towards shipping goods/excess baggage costs on production of receipts/invoices

*If eligible