Project Manager

We are looking to hire a Project Manager to be based in Riyadh, KSA that will be responsible for the end-to-end planning, management, and execution of events and production projects. This role involves developing comprehensive project plans, managing budgets and resources, and guaranteeing timely, cost-effective, and high-quality project delivery.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Manage project engineers, site engineers, and installation teams to ensure disciplined and efficient execution.
• Oversee the full project lifecycle from initiation, planning, and execution to closure.
• Ensure all activities comply with the ePMO’s standardized delivery framework, governance steps, and quality controls.
• Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and monitor engineering and event projects in alignment with portfolio-level priorities.
• Work closely with the Planning Engineer to develop integrated project schedules, milestones, and resource plans.
• Collaborate with clients to understand requirements, clarify scope, and define expected deliverables.
• Oversee on-site operations including installation, construction, staging, testing, rehearsals, and dismantling.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring transparency, alignment, and satisfaction.
• Establish strong vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and manage performance to ensure on-time, high quality delivery, following SLAs (where applicable).
• Track project budgets and ensure financial efficiency throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct risk assessments and maintain project-level risk registers in alignment with ePMO practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or any related field.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or similar project management certifications is a must.
• 3–5 years of experience in project engineering, preferably in events, exhibitions build-up management, or any related fields.
• Hands-on experience with event infrastructure, AV systems, or structural engineering for events is highly desirable.
• Experience working in a factory, workshop, production environment, or onsite event/installation environment is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, or Primavera).
• Strong technical understanding of event setups, including staging, lighting, rigging, and audiovisual systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and production plans.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to dynamic project environments.
• Effective communication skills for cross-functional and stakeholder engagement. Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of PMO governance frameworks, KPIs, and delivery standards.
• Familiarity with reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau for dashboard generation.