Project Manager

Hithium is a global leader in high-performance Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), driving the energy transition with cutting-edge lithium-ion technology. We serve utility, industrial, and grid-scale customers across the globe and are expanding our execution footprint in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Project Coordinator to support the successful delivery of Hithium’s BESS projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The role will be based in Hail or Tabuk , coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure our local delivery aligns with contractual, regulatory, and Saudization requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Coordination & Interface Management
• Coordinate daily activities with the Project Director , Sales , After-Sales , Applications Engineering and EPC contractor for all client-facing scopes.
• Act as a focal point for the EPC contractor on site , ensuring alignment on technical, scheduling, and HSSE matters.
• Liaise with the quality team in HQ (China) to ensure QA/QC standards are met across all local workstreams.
• Project Documentation & Reviews
• Review, track, and flag issues within key project documents including schedules, design submissions, RFIs, NCRs, and contractual deliverables.
• Ensure SAT (Site Acceptance Testing) schedules are aligned with the EPC contractor and client expectations.
• Regulatory & Local Compliance
• Proactively advise the project team on Saudization requirements and local labour regulations.
• Coordinate local content initiatives, in alignment with NIDLP and other Saudi industrial strategies.
• Support implementation of HSSE standards and assist in ensuring all activities meet KSA legal, municipal, and GACA/ECRA regulatory standards.
• Permitting & Logistics
• Assist with planning and execution of site activities , including logistics, equipment deliveries, and permit applications .
• Liaise with local authorities, customs, and ministries as required for the project.
• Meetings & Reporting
• Schedule and document regular meetings with the EPC contractor and other key stakeholders.
• Provide detailed project status reports , risk registers, and KPI dashboards to the Project Director.
• Support proactive risk identification and mitigation for inflight projects.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Project Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in project coordination, preferably within energy, construction, or infrastructure sectors in the Middle East.
• Strong understanding of Saudi local content , Saudization , and regulatory frameworks (ECRA, SEC, MOMRA, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional teams , including sales, after-sales, and technical delivery groups.
• Fluent in English; Arabic proficiency highly advantageous.
• Proficient in MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and project management platforms (e.g., Primavera, Smartsheet).