Manager - Projects Talent Acquisition

Qiddiya Investment Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Giga Project innovator in Saudi Arabia is looking for a project coordinator to support various initiatives. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, 6-8 years of relevant experience, and strong organizational and communication skills. This role involves working closely with the Talent Acquisition team and managing multiple priorities efficiently.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years’ experience supporting or coordinating projects in a corporate environment.
• Experience in project planning, tracking progress, and coordinating deliverables.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to identify and prioritize projects.
• Support the definition of project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Assist in developing project plans, timelines, and resource requirements.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related discipline

Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile)

Job description

About Qiddiya – Where Play Comes to Life

Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) is a PIF-owned Giga Project at the heart of Saudi Vision 2030, creating a vibrant society, thriving economy, and ambitious nation. Joining Qiddiya means becoming a Playmaker — part of a diverse, international team driving the Kingdom’s most anticipated destination for entertainment, sports, and culture.

At Qiddiya, Play is more than pastime — it’s a way of life. We work with creativity and innovation, celebrate fun and connection, and foster limitless growth and learning opportunities.

Here, you’ll find fulfilling careers that accelerate your development, empower you to make a lasting impact, shaping the future of Saudi Arabia and redefining how the world experiences Play.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Partner with the Talent Acquisition- Centre of Excellence lead to identify and prioritise projects.
• Support the definition of project scope, objectives, deliverables, governance, and success measures.
• Assist in developing clear project plans, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Consolidate reporting across the project portfolio and prepare regular updates for leadership.
• Drive projects through day-to-day coordination and support, ensuring delivery to agreed timelines, scope, and quality standards
• Support the design and execution of change management activities to embed new processes and systems.
• Coordinate communication, stakeholder briefings, and preparation of training materials.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition team members, HRBPs, and business leaders to support alignment and buy-in.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Project Management certification desirable (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent).
• 6-8 years’ experience supporting or coordinating projects, ideally within a corporate or transformation environment.
• Experience contributing to project planning, tracking progress, and coordinating deliverables across multiple initiatives.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Effective communicator, confident in engaging with a range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving ability in a project or business support role.