Project Manager, Saudi Arabia

Burson; Riyadh Region; Hybrid; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global communications agency in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate will coordinate multiple projects, ensure effective communication between the agency and clients, and support the development of high-quality communication materials. A Bachelor's degree and good experience in public relations or corporate communications are required. Bilingual fluency in Arabic and English is highly desirable.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Mentorship programs

Vibrant company culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in public relations or communications, ideally within an agency or in-house.
• Demonstrated project management experience, recognized qualification preferred.
• Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between client and agency to ensure effective communication.
• Coordinate multiple projects and manage timelines across stakeholders.
• Track and report on project progress, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Support development of communication plans and materials.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Bilingual (Arabic and English)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management tools (Asana, Monday.com, Trello)

Job description

Who we are :

Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.

Burson is part of WPP (LSE / NYSE : WPP), the creative transformation company. For more information visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

More about the role :

We are seeking an experienced and exceptionally organised Project Manager to join our communications team on a full-time secondment at a key client's office. The ideal candidate will be a proactive communicator with a strong background in project coordination and ability to manage multiple workstreams in a dynamic corporate environment. This role requires close collaboration with both the client's internal teams and our agency to ensure seamless delivery of high-quality communication programmes.

What you'll do :

• Act as the day-to-day liaison between the client and the agency, ensuring effective communication and smooth workflow.


• Coordinate and manage multiple projects, timelines and deliverables across internal and external stakeholders.


• Track, monitor and report on project progress, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are consistently met.


• Support the development and implementation of communication plans, press materials and advice notes.


• Assist in the design of strategies and campaigns, including by conducting research and analysis to guide decision-making.


• Prepare and maintain project trackers, action logs and post-campaign reports.


• Manage approval processes and documentation with accuracy and efficiency.


• Maintain brand consistency and uphold client confidentiality at all times.

Experience that contributes to success :

• A Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing or a related discipline.


• A minimum of five years' experience in public relations, communications or corporate affairs, ideally within an agency or in-house communications function.


• Demonstrated project management experience, with a recognised qualification considered an advantage.


• Proven ability to multi-task, prioritise under pressure and deliver to a consistently high standard.


• Strong writing, editing and presentation skills.


• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and coordination abilities.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with project management tools (e.g. Asana, Monday.com, Trello).


• Bilingual fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken) is highly desirable

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You belong at Burson :

Our vision is for Burson to be the leading 'academy company' for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today's leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.

At Burson, we're an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That's why it's imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we can't do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of view-your talent-is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it's how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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