Project Manager - Museum Operations -4-Month Engagement

MENA Consultant; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Manager for Museum Operations to lead key initiatives over a 4-month engagement. This role involves overseeing daily museum operations, ensuring compliance with best practices, and managing collection and exhibition processes. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in museum operations and project management, demonstrating strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to cultural heritage projects and enhance museum workflows while collaborating with various stakeholders in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in museum operations and collection management.
• Proven experience in project management and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily museum operations and ensure compliance with best practices.
• Manage artifact handling, storage, conservation, and inventory tracking.
• Collaborate with curators and external vendors for exhibitions.

Skills

Project Management

Museum Operations

Collection Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication Skills

Job description

Location: Riyadh, KSA.

Years of Experience: 4-6 years.

Project Duration: 4 months.

Working Arrangement: on-site.

Language Requirements: Fluency in Arabic & English (written and spoken).

Starting Date: as soon as possible.

We are seeking a Project Manager Museum Operations for a 4-month engagement to oversee and manage key museum operations, including collection management. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in museum operations and collection management, ensuring smooth coordination between stakeholders and the successful execution of museum initiatives.

Key Requirements

• 4-6 years of overall professional experience.
• Proven experience in Project Management.
• Proven experience in museum operations and collection management.
  
  

Other Qualifications

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Museum Operations & Project Execution
• Oversee daily museum operations and ensure compliance with industry best practices.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance museum workflows.
• Collection & Exhibition Management
• Manage artifact handling, storage, conservation, and inventory tracking.
• Coordinate the planning and execution of museum exhibitions and displays.
• Stakeholder Coordination & Communication
• Collaborate with curators, conservators, exhibition designers, and external vendors.
• Act as the main point of contact for logistics, planning, and operational coordination.
• Budgeting & Resource Allocation
• Ensure optimal use of resources, personnel, and budgets to meet project goals.
• Track financial expenditures and provide reports on project progress.
• Compliance & Risk Management
• Ensure adherence to museum policies, security protocols, and cultural heritage guidelines.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to museum operations and collections.
  
  

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to museum operations and cultural heritage projects. If you have experience in museum operations, collection management, and project management, we encourage you to apply!