Senior Manager - HR Strategy and Project Management

The Red Sea Development Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

The Red Sea Development Company seeks an experienced HR governance professional to lead the development and execution of the HR strategy framework, portfolio governance, and divisional planning across the organization from Riyadh HQ.

You will oversee KPI development, annual planning, change management, and stakeholder engagement while ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and Saudization initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related field.
• 10 years of relevant experience with at least 2 years in managerial roles.
• PMI PMP or equivalent project governance certification preferred.
• HR certifications such as SHRM or CIPD preferred.
• Experience in organizational change management or related certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage development governance and execution of HR strategy framework project portfolio and divisional planning.
• Monitor HR strategy roadmap milestones risks and provide updates to senior HR leadership.
• Govern strategic HR projects with cross-functional coordination and timely delivery.
• Lead annual HR division planning cycle including inputs budgeting and alignment with calendar.
• Develop HR division KPIs and ensure alignment with corporate performance frameworks.
• Integrate change management strategies and oversee stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Maintain HR shared services delivery model including service catalog and governance.
• Support Saudization strategy and regulatory reporting in alignment with internal controls.

Skills

HR governance

Project management

Change management

Stakeholder management

Data literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business

Master's degree preferred

Tools

PM/ governance certifications

Job description

Functional Responsibilities

Manage the development governance and execution of RSG s HR strategy framework project portfolio and divisional planning cycle ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and integrated delivery across all HR functions Manage the development and maintenance of RSG s People and HR strategy framework and HR service model ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and evolving business priorities across all HR functions Monitor the execution of the HR strategy roadmap tracking progress against defined milestones identifying delivery risks and providing structured performance updates to senior HR leadership Drive the governance of strategic HR projects and initiatives establishing reporting cadences coordinating cross-functional stakeholders and ensuring timely and structured delivery in line with defined objectives Act as the focal point for HR project governance maintaining structured delivery frameworks documentation standards and stakeholder coordination protocols across all active HR strategic initiatives Manage the annual business planning cycle for the HR division coordinating input from all HR functions consolidating deliverables and budget submissions and ensuring timely alignment with RSG s business planning calendar Develop cascade and monitor the HR division s KPIs and objectives in coordination with the Strategy amp Performance division ensuring alignment with corporate performance frameworks and consistent tracking across all HR functions Integrate change management strategies into RSG projects and initiatives that affect people overseeing stakeholder engagement communication planning and transition support while monitoring and managing the people impact of organizational changes to ensure smooth adoption throughout the change process in alignment with the organizational culture and internal communications units Develop and maintain the HR shared services delivery model between Group HR and RSG subsidiaries defining the service catalog pricing framework and governance method and conducting periodic HR maturity assessments to inform continuous improvement Facilitate alignment between corporate strategy and HR deliverables through structured project planning milestone tracking and cross-functional execution reviews Contribute to enterprise-wide transformation initiatives from an HR strategy perspective in collaboration with the organization design amp workforce planning section and other relevant HR functions ensuring operational and people impacts are assessed planned and executed in the best interest of RSG Support the development and implementation of RSG s Saudization strategy in collaboration with relevant HR functions contributing to workforce localization planning people upskilling succession planning and vocational and internship programs ensuring HR s role in Saudization compliance and regulatory reporting is fulfilled in alignment with internal control standards Support GRC and internal audit processes from a project governance perspective by maintaining structured documentation of HR strategic initiatives milestone tracking records and divisional performance reports coordinating with the HR Policies amp Procedures section as the primary compliance and regulatory contact for the HR division

Managerial Responsibilities

Contribute to providing input to the Department s strategy from the Section or Unit perspective in alignment with RSG s vision and mission Contribute to developing the Section or Unit s objectives KPIs and annual operational plans ensuring implementation meets performance targets Contribute to the Section or Unit s budget preparation and monitor financial performance Implement and ensure adherence to Section or Unit policies and procedures oversee performance and KPI communication Ensure effective staffing development and deployment of Section or Unit employees in coordination with higher management

Technical Competencies

HR Strategic Planning - AdvancedProject amp Initiative Governance - AdvancedChange Management - AdvancedPerformance Monitoring amp Reporting - AdvancedStakeholder Management - AdvancedData Literacy amp Analytics - IntermediateBusiness Acumen - IntermediateDigital Fluency amp HR Systems - Intermediate

Job Context

Office-based position located at RSG Riyadh HQ with site visits to RSG destinations as required

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field. (Master s Degree Preferred)10 years (with 2+ in managerial roles) of relevant experienceProject Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project governance certification is preferredHR certifications such as SHRM-CP, CIPD, APHRI, or equivalent are preferredExperience in organizational change management or holding a recognized change management certification (e.g., Prosci, ACMP) is preferred