Project Manager - Logistics & Supplychain

Eram Talent; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Eram Talent in Al Khobar seeks a Project Manager responsible for delivering projects successfully, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and managing project resources efficiently. The role requires a strong focus on project goals and operational performance.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience in project management and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, with PMP or Prince2 certification required. Knowledge in logistics and supply chain projects is preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in project management or a related field, preferably in Supply Chain industries.
• Proven experience in planning, execution, delivery, and reporting.
• Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written business English.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute projects ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules and budgets.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure alignment of project activities.
• Implement quality assurance processes to meet or exceed standards.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Risk Management

Team Leadership

Logistics & Supply Chain

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management or equivalent

Master’s degree in Project Management or equivalent

PMP or Prince2 certification

Job description

The Project Manager’s role is essential in ensuring the successful delivery of projects. The role holder will lead the implementation of small to large projects and collaborate with cross‑functional teams and a range of internal and external stakeholders. This role will deploy the full range of the department’s tools and processes to ensure the successful design and deployment and delivery of all assigned projects throughout their full lifecycles with a strong focus on achieving the intended benefits and operational performance goals.

General Responsibilities

• Manage and execute projects under the guidance of the Senior Project Manager and the Project Delivery Lead Management to ensure they are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with predefined and agreed objectives and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules, and budgets. Continuously monitor project progress, identifying and addressing issues, risks and changes as they arise.
• Work with the Director Project Delivery Lead Management to define project milestones/objectives and deliverables for projects and establish a framework for monitoring and reporting project performance.
• Collaborate with project team members to identify and implement improvement strategies that enhance project delivery efficiency and effectiveness and mitigate issues and risks.
• Work closely with various departments within the Centre of Excellence (COE) to ensure seamless coordination and alignment of project activities with overall business objectives.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration among project team members and stakeholders to ensure everyone is aligned with project goals, objectives and the status of all assigned projects.
• Implement and uphold rigorous quality assurance processes to ensure that projects meet or exceed quality standards and customer expectations.
• Conduct regular project audits to verify adherence to established quality guidelines and identify areas for improvement.
• Identify potential project issues, risks, changes and collaborate within the Project Delivery Teams to develop contingency and mitigation plans to proactively address challenges that may impact project delivery.
• Allocate and manage project resources efficiently, including personnel, budget, and equipment, to optimize project delivery and ensure the efficient utilization of resources.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, progress reports, all project logs and documentation of lessons learned, in line with organizational standards.
• Provide regular updates and reports on project status to the Director Project Delivery Lead Management, Chief Operational Excellence Officer, and relevant stakeholders.
• Recommend training and development interventions for team members to build their capabilities.
• Contribute to the identification of opportunities for the continuous improvement of systems, processes, and practices to increase productivity and operational efficiency.
• Implement all relevant Department’s policies, processes, procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Contribute to the preparation of timely and accurate reports to meet departmental requirements, policies, and standards.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent from a recognized and accredited university is required.
• Master’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent from a recognized and accredited university is preferred.
• PMP or Prince2 certification is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written business English.
• 7+ years of experience in project management or a related field preferably into Supplychain industries, including planning, execution, delivery, and reporting.
• Proven experience in project management, including planning, execution, delivery, reporting and effective communication.
• Experience working with leadership and senior stakeholders and coordinating across internal cross‑functional teams.
• Experience with any one of PMP‑style project controls, Prince2, risk and change management, or structured reporting and governance.
• Broader experience across PMP‑style project controls, Prince2, risk and change management, and structured reporting and governance is preferred.
• Experience in logistics and supply chain projects is preferred.