Project Management Associate

Agility; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global logistics firm is seeking a Project Manager for its Saudi Arabia operations. This role will focus on managing the KSA Opportunity Tracker and enhancing stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant bachelor's degree, possess project management experience, and demonstrate fluency in both English and Arabic. Key skills include proficiency in Power BI and Excel, alongside strong leadership abilities. This position requires a blend of strategic thinking and the capacity to operate effectively in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of project management experience, preferably in a conglomerate or logistics sector.
• Native or professional fluency in English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain the KSA Opportunity Tracker.
• Monitor status, ownership, timelines, and dependencies for all projects.
• Prepare monthly leadership updates and visual dashboards.

Skills

Leadership and Management skills

Advanced proficiency in Power BI

Advanced proficiency in Excel

Strategic Thinking

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

MBA

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Job Brief

This role serves as the central "nerve center" for our KSA operations, ensuring that opportunities across our diverse Agility global portfolio are tracked, managed, and accelerated. You will bridge the gap between high-level government engagements and operational execution. You will be responsible for maintaining a "single source of truth" for our pipeline, managing complex stakeholder relationships within the Saudi ecosystem, and ensuring that leadership has the data-driven insights needed to make critical decisions.

Job Responsibilities

• Pipeline & Opportunity Management: Build and rigorously maintain the KSA Opportunity Tracker (via Power BI or Excel).
• Monitor the status, ownership, timelines, and dependencies for all regional projects.
• Stakeholder & Government Liaison: Track engagements with key KSA entities).
• Document next actions and ensure no follow-up is missed.
• Performance Reporting: Prepare monthly leadership updates and visual dashboards that translate complex data into actionable insights for the executive team.
• Operational Accountability: Follow up directly with Operating Companies (OpCos) to ensure meeting actions and deadlines are met.
• Act as the primary "enforcer" of project timelines.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify and flag delays, resource bottlenecks, or strategic risks before they impact delivery.
• Knowledge Management: Ensure seamless continuity of project data and strategic relationships during priority shifts or team transitions.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• An MBA is a plus.

Certification

• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification is highly preferred.

Experience

• 3–6 years of project management experience, preferably within a conglomerate, consulting firm, or logistics/infrastructure sector.

Regional Expertise

• Deep understanding of the KSA business landscape and the Vision 2030 framework.
• Familiarity with the working styles of Saudi government ministries and working in international organizationsis essential.

Language

• Native or professional fluency in English and Arabic is required to navigate government documentation and internal reporting.

Your Proficiencies

• Leadership and Management skills
• Data Visualization: Advanced proficiency in Power BI and Excel (lookups, pivot tables, and dashboard creation).
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to see the "big picture" across multiple business units (Logistics, Aviation, Ventures) while maintaining attention to detail.
• Influence & Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to hold senior leaders accountable for deadlines without direct reporting authority.
• Agility: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift based on government mandates or market opportunities.