Project Management Associate

Swiss Hospitality Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality firm in Riyadh is seeking a dynamic Project Management Associate. This role supports project managers across various sectors, offering significant growth potential to progress to higher positions. The ideal candidate is highly organized, bilingual in Arabic and English, and proficient in Microsoft tools. Strong research skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field preferred.
• Bilingual in Arabic and English (both written and spoken) is essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Support one or more Project Managers in planning and coordinating projects.
• Perform a wide range of tasks from simple administrative work to complex project assignments.
• Conduct site visits and manage out-of-office assignments as needed.

Skills

Bilingual in Arabic and English

Strong research skills

Highly organized

Ability to work under pressure

Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Zoho Projects

Microsoft Project

Job description

The Project Management Associate is a dynamic and versatile role designed for individuals who are proactive, bilingual (Arabic and English), and capable of working across multiple projects. This position provides critical support to project managers-sometimes to more than one at a time-and plays a key role in ensuring the smooth execution of projects from start to finish. The role offers strong growth potential for the right candidate to progress to Assistant Project Manager and ultimately Project Manager positions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support one or more Project Managers in planning, coordinating, and executing projects across various sectors.
• Perform a wide range of tasks that vary in complexity-from simple administrative work to complex project-related assignments.
• Conduct site visits and handle out-of-office assignments as required.
• Prepare, update, and maintain project documentation, schedules, and deliverables.
• Assist in coordinating stakeholders, arranging meetings, and following up on action items.
• Research, compile, and analyze information relevant to project needs.
• Utilize AI tools ethically to enhance productivity and quality of work.
• Manage tasks effectively under pressure and within tight deadlines.

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field (preferred).
• Bilingual in Arabic and English (both written and spoken).
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Zoho Projects and Microsoft Project.
• Strong research skills and ability to leverage AI tools effectively.
• Highly organized, fast-paced, and adaptable to changing project needs.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience in a project coordination, administration, or associate role.
• Exposure to multiple sectors, with the ability to adapt quickly to different project requirements.
• Experience in working with cross-functional teams.