Senior Project Manager

APCO Worldwide; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead diverse projects from inception to completion. This role requires a proactive individual who excels in cross-functional collaboration, budget management, and stakeholder communication. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, with a focus on delivering results that align with client standards. Join a dynamic team committed to fostering an inclusive environment where your contributions will drive success and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in an agency setting.
• Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Manage project lifecycle from initiation to close-out.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure timely project delivery.
• Create and maintain detailed project plans and risk registers.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Budget Management

Multitasking

Organization Skills

Problem Solving

Fluency in English

Fluency in Arabic

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

PMP Certification

Job description

Job Description

Role

The Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing the full project lifecycle from initiation to close-out, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and alignment with client standards. This role involves cross-functional collaboration, risk and issue management, progress tracking, and stakeholder communication. The Project Manager also oversees resource planning, prepares detailed project plans and reports, and supports leadership with clear, data-driven updates to ensure successful project execution and alignment with strategic objectives.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Continuously monitor projects to ensure they meet standards, adhere to budgets, and meet deadlines.
2. Collaborate with all departments and units to manage and prioritize project delivery.
3. Ensure team members carry out their tasks efficiently while upholding client standards.
4. Monitor projects and report status to management regularly.
5. Create and maintain a risk register to manage potential risks.
6. Manage the timely resolution of issues, including escalation outside the project team's scope.
7. Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project plans, action items, and major milestones.
8. Act as the single point of contact for project status.
9. Address problems through risk management and contingency planning, presenting solutions to management.
10. Perform additional duties as requested by the Head of Communication Planning.
11. Manage overall implementation and track program progress.
12. Manage internal and external communication related to project status.
13. Ensure stakeholder alignment.
14. Manage ongoing issue resolution.
15. Identify and manage risks.
16. Prepare leadership presentation storylines, align with program leaders, and collect slides from workstreams.
17. Check budgets, track savings and expenses.
18. Keep track of resource schedules.
19. Prepare project plans at the start of each project, detailing activities and milestones.
20. Provide updates on progress, issues, and risks for each initiative.
21. Create shared file repositories with access and version control.
22. Monitor resource time and pre-plan time off and vacations.
23. Prepare and track project budgets continuously.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience as a project manager in an agency setting.
• Prior content writing experience.
• PMP certification is a plus.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organization and time management skills, with attention to detail.
• Knowledge development skills.
• Flexibility, resilience, solution-oriented, and creative thinking.
• Service-oriented attitude, proactive, and information-seeking.
• Some travel may be required.
• Must reside in Riyadh or be willing to relocate.
• Willing to work additional or irregular hours as needed, within local regulations.

Careers at APCO

Through our recruitment, hiring, and retention efforts, APCO is committed to building diverse teams that bring expertise and perspectives to our clients. We value differences in experience, viewpoints, and ideas, and strive to create a positive, inclusive work environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.