Project Manager - Delivery (Theme Park Show)

JASARA PMC; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading program management company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a skilled Project Manager - Delivery (Theme Park Show). This role involves leading design-build projects in the entertainment sector, ensuring high-quality delivery aligned with Vision 2030. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management, particularly in show production, demonstrating the ability to manage timelines, resources, and client relationships effectively. Fluency in English is crucial, with additional languages appreciated.

Qualifications

• 6 - 10 years of experience in show production or leading complex projects.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of Japanese and/or Arabic is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define project timelines, budgets, and maintain documentation.
• Coordinate teams and manage client relationships during project lifecycle.
• Assess project risks and ensure stakeholder satisfaction.

Skills

Project management

Set design

Show production

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor Arts degree: performing arts or related field

Higher National Diploma: Set design or related field

PMP or other relevant project management certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Aconex

Job description

JASARA PMC is on the lookout for a skilled Project Manager - Delivery (Theme Park Show) to join our team. As a leading program management company involved in major infrastructure projects within Saudi Arabia, JASARA PMC is committed to delivering exceptional value and quality through its operations, aligning with the goals of Vision 2030. The Project Manager - Delivery (Theme Park Show) will take the helm of design-build projects, ensuring seamless integration of project development and execution processes.

In-depth knowledge of show and entertainment design, engineering, and safety standards preferred.

Prior experience managing a Show team. Excellent understanding of scripts, show technologies, media and show control, etc.

An understanding of water-based shows and technologies is important as it is for AV, projection mapping, SFX and show control, delivery.

Responsibilities

• Define show related project timeline, draft EOIs, PQQs, RFPs, other proposals, establish budgets and maintain show related documentation throughout project lifecycle.
• Coordinate internal teams and external resources, communicating guidelines and deadlines clearly, effectively and consistently for the show you are assigned.
• Assess risk throughout project lifecycle and anticipate internal, external and client needs and readily implement issue resolution with project stakeholders.
• Coordinate internal teams to delegate and prioritize tasks and conduct status updates and check-ins with individual team members to ensure completion of tasks.
• Provide regular show project status check-ins, progress tracking and updates on deliverables with internal teams, external resources, clients and stakeholders.
• Manage client and IP relationships throughout project lifecycle and uphold high standards for individual contributors, holding everyone accountable for their deadlines.

• Bachelor Arts degree: performing arts or similar related field, preferred.
• Higher National Diploma: Set design, performing arts or a related field minimum.
• PMP or other relevant project management certification (e.g., Prince2, Agile, etc.) - Desirablebut not a requirement
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified ScrumMaster(CSM) certified well regarded but not a requirement. Proficiency in English, Japanese and/or Arabic languages highly regarded but not essential.
• 6 - 10 years of experience in set design, show production or similar, leading complex projects from initiation to closure, within show and entertainment environment, preferably in a theme park or similar location-based entertainment field environment.
• Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously will be well regarded.
• Demonstrated ability to manage show and entertainment project scope, schedule, budget, and resources effectively utilizing appropriate digital tools.
• Proactive, with a drive for delivery and an ability to bring stakeholders together around a common vision.
• Strong training capabilities to foster the professional development of junior colleagues.
• Effectively manages and prioritizes workload and delivers to tight deadlines.
• Demonstrate Strong written and verbal skills in English. Other languages well regarded.
• Demonstrate proficient use of enterprise-level management software, such as (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera, Aconex, etc.) or similar systems
• Managing a team to deliver results
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and across multiple departments.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills.