Senior Manager - Sports Planning - Saudi National

Mace Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Manager - Sports Planning. This role involves strategic project planning, stakeholder management, and leading a team to ensure project objectives align with national strategy. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in project management, particularly within the Middle East, along with strong leadership and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years experience in project management and urban planning.
• Expertise in infrastructure/urban development projects.
• Proven capability in strategic assessment frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute Department strategic projects from start to finish.
• Lead, coordinate and manage SME and consultant teams.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Project Planning & Execution

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Planning

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor / Master in business/commerce, economics or finance, sports management or urban planning

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Senior Manager - Sports Planning - Saudi National

You ll be responsible for:
Project Planning & Execution

Plan and execute Department strategic projects and studies from start to finish, on time, on budget and to a high standard with support of in-house or external resources and Subject Matter Expertise. This involves defining the project objectives, scope, deliverables, milestones, and resources, as well as developing and maintaining the project plan, schedule, budget, and risk register.

Coordinate and communicate with the project team, sponsors, clients, and other stakeholders.

Monitor and report on the project progress, performance, any issues/challenges, and possible solutions.
Team Leadership and Development

Provide guidance and motivate project and junior Departmental team members, delegating tasks, monitoring performance, mentoring and helping to develop their skills and capabilities through day-to-day activities and knowledge transfer program.

Lead, co-ordinate and manage SME and consultant teams to deliver strategic planning projects and studies as directed.
Stakeholder Management
Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and manage their expectations and interests.
Strategic Planning and Alignment

Apply sound critical thinking, analytical, and decision-making skills, and use various tools and techniques to research and support the problem-solving process and evidence-based decision making.

Ensure all projects undertaken by the organization align and integrates with National and MoS strategy, vision, and objectives. This involves understanding the business context, goals, and needs of the organization, as well as market trends, opportunities, and challenges.
Administration and Management

Preparation and update of departmental policies, procedures and processes aligned to the core activities of the Department

Collaborate and coordinate with other senior managers and leaders in the organization to assist and ensure they are delivering all required strategic planning studies, procedural requirements, and processes to meet organisational / Expro and internal Departmental requirements.

Administer project resourcing, budget and document control and management in accordance with required policies and procedures.

Contribute to the broader management and improvement of project management processes and practices across EPMO.

Interface and coordinate with Sports Facilities Deputyship at the Ministry and its entities to gain their input, guidance, support, and approvals as necessary.
You ll need to have:

Bachelor / Master of business/commerce, economics or finance, sports, leisure or entertainment management, urban planning from an accredited university or equivalent.

Minimum 15 years experience in related field within professional strategy, financial-commercial advisory services, project management, urban planning, infrastructure investment. Experience with or within Government settings also well regarded.

Expert in major infrastructure/urban planning and development including interdependencies of strategy, business and commercial advisory and investment, with experience working on national / international major initiatives and developments

Knowledge of other disciplines related to planning and development including design and construction processes.

Sound business and commercial acumen, financial planning and analysis skills

Proficiency and proven capability in applying strategic assessment frameworks and tools, research techniques, statistical analysis, financial modeling, and data science skills.

Self-directed, motivated and ability to work within and/or lead small team of juniors and multi-disciplinary experts

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Competent in the use of Office 365 suite of technologies

Extensive experience of working internationally (preference for Middle East / KSA). Preferable cultural understanding of project management within KSA.

Company Industry

• Facilities Management

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

• Senior Manager - Sports Planning - Saudi National

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