Manager Project Management Office

Role Purpose

Manage project governance, scheduling, regulatory submissions, and cross-stakeholder coordination for the automotive manufacturing program, ensuring timely execution, compliance, and effective communication with internal teams, government authorities, and JV partners.

Key Responsibilities

Project Governance & Coordination

• Lead scheduling of project milestones across all stakeholders.
• Establish and manage a regular meeting cadence for internal, external, and JV stakeholders.
• Track progress, issues, and action items, ensuring timely closure.

Regulatory & Government Liaison

• Prepare, submit, and monitor applications, licenses, and permits with government and non-government authorities.
• Liaise with Government Relations and relevant departments to secure approvals at each stage of the project.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable Saudi regulations and localization requirements.

Documentation & Compliance

• Act as the custodian of all legal, regulatory, and project documentation.
• Maintain centralized records of contracts, submissions, permits, and correspondence.
• Ensure audit compliance, traceability, and document integrity.

Reporting & Stakeholder Management

• Prepare executive dashboards and status reports for senior leadership and JV partners.
• Manage communication, expectation alignment, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support risk identification, escalation, and mitigation planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Professional certification (PMP, PRINCE2, etc.) preferred.
• Fluent Arabic & English (written and verbal).

Experience

• 5–10 years of experience in PMO, governance, or complex industrial/manufacturing projects.
• Experience dealing with Saudi authorities, licensing, and regulatory processes preferred.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally in fast-paced environments.

Skills & Competencies

• Project scheduling and governance
• Regulatory submissions and licensing coordination
• Documentation control and compliance
• Risk management and reporting
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Advanced Excel skills (dashboards, data analysis, financial modeling)
• Advanced PowerPoint skills (executive presentations, data visualization)

KPIs

• Milestone adherence
• Timely acquisition of permits and approvals
• Documentation accuracy and audit compliance
• Stakeholder satisfaction and alignment