Project Leader

Saudi Petroleum Services Polytechnic; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Petroleum Services Polytechnic is seeking a project manager to lead and coordinate training programs within the oil and gas sector. The role involves defining timelines, milestones, and resource needs to ensure successful program execution.

The position requires overseeing budgets, managing stakeholders, identifying risks, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety across all learning activities.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Coordination: Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation, to ensure successful execution of training programs. Coordinate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Budget Management: Prepare and manage project budgets, including cost estimation, forecasting, and expenditure tracking. Identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize resources to maximize project efficiency and ROI.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, vendors, regulatory agencies, and industry associations. Communicate project progress, risks, and issues effectively to stakeholders and solicit feedback for continuous improvement.
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identify potential risks and uncertainties that may impact project outcomes and develop mitigation strategies to address them proactively. Monitor project performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed to ensure project success.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain high standards of quality in all training activities and deliverables. Conduct regular evaluations and assessments to measure the effectiveness of training programs and implement improvements as necessary.
• Team Leadership: Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams, including trainers, instructional designers, technical experts, and administrative staff. Provide guidance, support, and coaching to team members to ensure optimal performance and project success.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and safety protocols applicable to the oil and gas industry. Prioritize the health, safety, and well‑being of all training participants and personnel involved in project activities.

Job description

• Project Planning and Coordination: Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation, to ensure successful execution of training programs. Coordinate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Budget Management: Prepare and manage project budgets, including cost estimation, forecasting, and expenditure tracking. Identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize resources to maximize project efficiency and ROI.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, vendors, regulatory agencies, and industry associations. Communicate project progress, risks, and issues effectively to stakeholders and solicit feedback for continuous improvement.
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identify potential risks and uncertainties that may impact project outcomes and develop mitigation strategies to address them proactively. Monitor project performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed to ensure project success.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain high standards of quality in all training activities and deliverables. Conduct regular evaluations and assessments to measure the effectiveness of training programs and implement improvements as necessary.
• Team Leadership: Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams, including trainers, instructional designers, technical experts, and administrative staff. Provide guidance, support, and coaching to team members to ensure optimal performance and project success.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and safety protocols applicable to the oil and gas industry. Prioritize the health, safety, and well‑being of all training participants and personnel involved in project activities.