General Project Expert

stc; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the telecommunications sector seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee multiple non-technical projects. The role involves strategic planning, budget management, and ensuring compliance with project objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, particularly within the technology sector, and will be responsible for optimizing processes and managing project risks.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in project management within technology/telecommunication industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple related projects to achieve coordinated benefits.
• Formulate project management budgets and plans.
• Track project progress against schedules, budgets, and objectives.

Skills

Data Collection and Analysis

Reporting

Planning

Vendor Management

Project Management Principles

Business Acumen

Education

Bachelor Degree

Masters Degree in Business Administration

PMP Certification

Job description

Job Purpose

Jobs at this level are responsible for ensuring high quality of assigned projects through effective supervision and execution of assignments with respect to time and project schedules. They also assist in articulating comprehensive long-term strategies and plans for STC’s non-technical projects, in compliance with overall STC objectives.

Job Responsibilities

1. Manage multiple, related projects in a coordinated manner to achieve benefits that would not occur if handled separately.
2. Formulate project management budgets and plans considering strategic, operational, and implementation costs, along with annual improvement plans.
3. Manage the implementation of new outlets and refurbishing existing outlets, including logistical and technical requirements in coordination with procurement.
4. Identify bottlenecks and optimize process flow to improve efficiencies, control costs, and drive synergies within project management.
5. Develop long-term plans (3-year, 5-year) related to General Projects and analyze these for senior management.
6. Review and approve project design and tender documents, including scope of work, bill of quantities, and contractual terms.
7. Prepare feasibility plans, master plans, and budgets for non-technical projects, ensuring compliance with budgets.
8. Develop comprehensive project plans and execution strategies for high-budget and/or high-risk projects.
9. Manage project scheduling tools and procedures for effective control.
10. Monitor design and implementation by consultants and contractors, ensuring compliance with standards.
11. Track project progress against schedules, budgets, and objectives; report to management regularly.
12. Approve change requests impacting scope, schedule, or budget and reflect these in project milestones.
13. Manage sign-off processes from consultants and review completed projects before handover.
14. Evaluate bids, participate in negotiations, and oversee vendor registration.
15. Identify project risks, plan mitigation strategies, and initiate preventive actions.
16. Coordinate with relevant sectors on contract management, invoicing, and payments.
17. Support troubleshooting and provide insights on bottlenecks in project processes.
18. Analyze reports and metrics to identify issues and implement preventive measures.
19. Research market best practices for process improvements and recommend actions.
20. Assist in formulation and implementation of Disaster Recovery (DR) plans for projects.

Experience and Education

• 6-8 years of experience in project management within the technology/telecommunication industry.

Education: Bachelor Degree; Masters Degree in Business Administration or Project Management; PMP Certification.

Skills

• Advanced in data collection and analysis, reporting, planning, and vendor management.
• Intermediate in project management principles, business acumen.