Senior Project Manager

Foreground LLC; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global events agency is seeking a Senior Project Manager to spearhead the launch of its Saudi operations. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in project management, specifically in events and brand activations, demonstrating proven success in large-format projects in Saudi Arabia. Responsibilities include leading project management from start to finish, ensuring the alignment of internal teams, and acting as the main client liaison. Bilingual candidates in Arabic and English are preferred, and relevant certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in project management within events, experiential, or brand activation.
• Proven success in Saudi Arabia managing large-format projects.
• Ability to adapt quickly to client needs in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management from client brief to final delivery.
• Coordinate across internal teams for aligned and timely delivery.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and status reports.
• Serve as the day-to-day client liaison managing approvals and scope changes.
• Oversee on-site delivery, setup, and breakdown across events.

Skills

Project management

Supplier management

Client liaison

Budgeting

Bilingual Arabic / English

Education

PMI, PMP certification

Job description

Foreground is recruiting a delivery-focused and detail-obsessed Senior Project Manager on behalf of a global events agency launching its Saudi operations. This role will lead the execution of large-scale event projects, ensuring end-to-end delivery across planning, budgeting, supplier management, and internal coordination while maintaining the creative and experiential integrity of the concept.

Reporting to the Director of Events & Production, this is a senior delivery role for someone who can lead with precision, adapt quickly to shifting client needs, and bring control to fast-paced project environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project management from client brief to final delivery, overseeing planning, timelines, milestones, logistics, and post-event debriefs.
• Coordinate across internal teams creative, content, production, technical to ensure aligned and timely delivery.
• Develop detailed project scopes, budgets, schedules, and status reports.
• Serve as the day‑to‑day client liaison for project execution, managing approvals, risks, and scope changes.
• Oversee on-site delivery, setup, and breakdown across events, exhibitions, or public activations.
• Manage suppliers, fabricators, and freelancers to deliver on time and on budget.

Ideal Profile

• 10+ years in project management within the events, experiential, or brand activation space.
• Proven success delivering multi‑stakeholder, large‑format projects in Saudi Arabia.
• Bilingual Arabic / English preferred.
• PMI, PMP, or other certification is a plus.