Project Management Specialist

Aramco; Saudi Arabia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector seeks a Project Management Specialist to provide oversight and support for joint venture projects. Key responsibilities include conducting project capacity assessments and analyzing project performance to ensure successful execution. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in project management and hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, with a preference for candidates with a Master's degree.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Extensive training and workforce development programs

Qualifications

• 15 years of project management experience.
• 10 years as a project/construction engineer.
• PMP certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct project execution capability assessments.
• Analyze project performance and present results.
• Prepare reports and facilitate project risk analysis.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Analysis

Communication

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Power BI

Job description

Aramco energizes the world economy.

Aramco occupies a special position in the global energy industry. We are one of the world’s largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the lowest Upstream carbon intensities of any major producer.

With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco’s value to society.

Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a forward-looking view of the future, born of our nine decades of experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply.

We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as among the top five global companies by market capitalization.

Overview

We are seeking a Project Management Specialist to join the Joint Venture Projects Support Division (JVPS).

The Joint Venture Projects Support Division (JVPS), under the Fuels Strategy & Capital Planning Department (FS&CPD), is responsible for providing oversight and support to Aramco affiliate projects within Downstream Fuels portfolios. This includes providing an independent view to decision-makers on project progress, identifying areas of improvement, and recommending corrective actions.

Your primary role is to lead and conduct project execution capability assessments or project health check assessments to identify gaps that may impact project execution. You will also provide project management consultations to project teams as required.

Key Responsibilities

As the successful candidate, you will be required to perform the following:

• Conduct project execution capability assessments or project health check assessments for joint venture projects and present the outcomes to the project sponsor.
• Analyze project performance and present results to the project team and project sponsor.
• Prepare reports analyzing project progress during development or execution stages.
• Facilitate project risk analysis.
• Collect and analyze lessons learned from projects.
• Support project teams by providing consultation on project management best practices and procedures.
• Review and analyze project economics, governance, organizational setup, execution strategy, cost estimating, scheduling, contracting, procurement, and risk management.
• Support the development of business plans, project feasibility studies, and technical development.
• Analyze claims and advise on negotiation strategies.
• Conduct benchmarking studies.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a recognized and accredited program. A Master’s degree in Engineering is preferred.

At least 15 years of work experience in project management, including a minimum of 10 years as a project or construction engineer.

• Must have a PMP certificate from the Project Management Institute (or equivalent).
• Experience in mega projects related to refineries, petrochemicals, or infrastructure industries.
• Experience in developing project scope, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Knowledge of modularization and stick-built construction processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge in project engineering practices, governance, bid evaluation, cost estimating, planning, scheduling, and technical development.
• Ability to work effectively in an international and cross-cultural environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Power BI.
• Strong presentation skills and effective communication.

Job Post Duration

Start date: 07/03/2025

End date: 12/31/2025

Working Environment

Our high-performing employees are drawn by challenging and rewarding professional, technical, and industrial opportunities, with competitive remuneration.

At Aramco, our people work on world-scale projects, supported by investments in capital and technology. We invest heavily in talent development, offering extensive training and workforce development programs to enhance sector-specific knowledge and competencies.