Senior Project Manager

Job description

The Senior Project Manager at Tahaluf in Riyadh is responsible for developing detailed project plans and timelines for Portfolio 2 delivery teams. Key responsibilities include breaking down events into critical phases (pre-event, event execution, and post-event), identifying key deliverables, establishing project schedules, defining project scope, and setting milestone deadlines. The role involves acting as the primary liaison for internal and external stakeholders, managing event features from concept to delivery, identifying risks, creating contingency plans, and coordinating cross-functional teams. Additionally, the role encompasses securing and managing venues and suppliers, negotiating contracts, delivering progress reports, resolving issues, conducting post-event evaluations, and preparing final summary reports.

Requirements

• Experience or exposure in managing mid to large scale trade exhibitions, conferences, sports events, or FMCG launches and events
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables at different stages of the project life cycle
• Exposure to evaluating and managing inter-departmental processes and milestones
• Stakeholder interaction and management across internal teams and external partners at all levels
• Risk management and mitigation planning
• Exposure to MS Office/Office 365 suite, Smart Sheets, and Airtable
• Ability to perform critical work involving judgement, accuracy, and speed with minimal supervision
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Airtable, and Smart Sheets
• Ability to prioritize work tasks and deadlines, proficient in using scheduling tools
• Proactive and self-motivated mindset
• Interpersonal and customer-facing skills
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity

Skills