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 At EY, we&rsquo;re all in to shape your future with confidence.
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 We&rsquo;ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.
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 Join EY and help to build a better working world.
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  The opportunity
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 EY wavespace brings the right people together to deconstruct challenges and develop solutions &ndash; faster. Human‑centered design, immersive collaboration, and storytelling are at the heart of our approach because we believe people support what they help create. EY wavespace combines design‑thinking, facilitated co‑creation, digital collaboration tools, and immersive environments to help clients align, ideate, and accelerate transformation.
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 As wavespace continues its expansion across MENA &mdash; including the opening of the Riyadh wavespace center &mdash; we are seeking an Experience Designer who can elevate client engagements through creative design, compelling narratives, and seamless experience delivery. Nationals are encouraged to apply.
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  Your Key Responsibilities
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   Design bespoke and repeatable wavespace sessions aligned with our Scan&ndash;Focus&ndash;Act methodology.
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   Translate complex challenges into high‑impact visual artifacts such as mood boards, storyboards, user flows, wireframes, and interactive prototypes.
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   Design and prepare digital canvases using tools like Miro, Figma, Adobe Suite, and Canva.
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   Support clients in navigating digital collaboration tools and immersive environments.
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   Collaborate with the Experience Leader/Manager to develop workshop flows, narratives, and session strategies.
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   Help facilitate client workshops, co‑creation exercises, and ideation sessions.
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   Conduct research on innovation themes, industry trends, and user needs to inform design.
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   Contribute to experience‑design standards and toolkits for the wavespace Riyadh launch.
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  Skills And Attributes For Success
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   Strong visual communication and storytelling skills.
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   Proficiency in design‑thinking and human‑centered design.
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   Ability to design fluently in both Arabic and English.
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   Ability to simplify complex concepts into clear visuals.
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   Comfort facilitating or co‑facilitating sessions.
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   Collaborative mindset and ability to work in fast‑paced creative environments.
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   High attention to detail and ownership mindset.
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  Ideally, you&rsquo;ll also have
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   A qualification in design thinking, innovation, or experience design.
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   Experience in an innovation lab, design studio, or consulting environment.
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   Strong client‑facing experience.
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   Arabic fluency (mandatory).
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   A strong design portfolio.
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  What We Look For
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 Wavespace thrives on motivated, curious, and creative team members who enjoy shaping new approaches and delivering distinctive, immersive client experiences.
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  What We Offer You
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 At EY, we&rsquo;ll develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences. We&rsquo;ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.
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  Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
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 To help create the best experience during the recruitment process, please describe any disability‑related adjustments or accommodations you may need.
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  EY | Building a better working world
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 EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
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 Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
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 EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi‑disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
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Wavespace Experience Designer (Supervising Associate/Assistant Director) - Riyadh

<div>
 At EY, we&rsquo;re all in to shape your future with confidence.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 We&rsquo;ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Join EY and help to build a better working world.
 <br/>
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 <strong>
  The opportunity
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 EY wavespace brings the right people together to deconstruct challenges and co-create solutions &mdash; faster. Human-centered design and collaboration are at the core of our work because we believe people support what they help create.
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 As wavespace continues to grow, we are looking for top talent to bring immersive experiences to life and guide clients through the challenges of innovation &mdash; both in-person and virtually.
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  Your Key Responsibilities
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   Manage and run client innovation experiences
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   Understand session objectives and ensure the design meets those objectives
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   Participating in design strategy for concurrent client sessions
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   Create a safe, inclusive environment for participation before, during, and after experiences
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   Demonstrate emotional intelligence and manage energy, flow, and inspiration throughout the session
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   Leverage strong listening skills to navigate challenging or political discussions
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   Share accountability and collaborate with all team members contributing to client experiences
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   Act as liaison between the Experience Leader/Manager and the wider experience team
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   Coordinate logistics, resources, technology, materials, and overall session readiness
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   Train and mentor, the next generation of facilitators across the wave space network
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  </li>
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  Skills And Attributes For Success
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 This is a highly visible role with significant client interaction.
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   Experience and confidence in facilitation and/or training
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   Professional qualification in Innovation &amp; Design Thinking
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   Proven ability to deliver impactful innovation sessions
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   Creative problem-solving skills
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   Ability to navigate challenging situations in real time
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   Consulting experience
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   Fluency in Arabic and English (mandatory)
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  Ideally, you&rsquo;ll also have
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   Degree or certification in Innovation &amp; Design Thinking
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   Experience in one or more sectors: AI &amp; Data, Financial Services, Energy, Government &amp; Infrastructure
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   Business development experience
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   Event planning experience
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   Ability to travel across the MENA region
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   Saudi Nationals only
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  </li>
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  What We Look For
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 We seek motivated, smart, collaborative team players who thrive in EY&rsquo;s diverse, high-performing environment. You&rsquo;ll have the opportunity to shape your own career path, grow your skills, and contribute to meaningful work that creates value for clients and society.
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  What We Offer You
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  <br/>
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 At EY, we&rsquo;ll develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences. We&rsquo;ll empower you in a flexible environment and fuel your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.
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  Learn more.
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 Are you ready to shape your future with confidence?
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  Apply today.
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 To help create the best experience during the recruitment process, please describe any disability‑related adjustments or accommodation you may need.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  EY | Building a better working world
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society, and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Enabled by data, AI, and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy, and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected multidisciplinary network, and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
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EY Wavespace Facilitator (Supervising Associate / Assistant Director) - Riyadh

<div><p>WSP are seeking an accomplished Associate Director &ndash; Dry Utilities to join our Infrastructure team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will lead and manage the delivery of dry utilities design projects, providing technical excellence, strategic direction, and leadership to multidisciplinary teams. With proven expertise in dry utilities design, the ideal candidate will bring extensive experience across Saudi Arabia, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions on major infrastructure programs.</p></div>
<br><div><ul><li>Provide technical leadership and strategic guidance on dry utilities design, including power, telecommunications, street lighting, and associated infrastructure.
</li><li>Lead and oversee the preparation of concept, preliminary, and detailed designs in compliance with regional authority standards.
</li><li>Manage multi-disciplinary design teams to ensure successful project delivery within scope, budget, and schedule.
</li><li>Act as the primary client interface, building strong relationships and ensuring client satisfaction.
</li><li>Oversee quality assurance, design reviews, and technical compliance with local and international standards.
</li><li>Contribute to business development, proposals, and bids, leveraging regional market knowledge and networks.
</li><li>Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering professional growth within the team.
</li><li>Engage with local authorities and stakeholders to secure approvals and ensure compliance with regulations.
</li><li>Drive innovation and sustainability in dry utilities design practices, aligning with the firm&rsquo;s long-term vision.</li></ul></div>
<br><div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Electrical, Civil, or related Engineering discipline (Master&rsquo;s preferred).
</li><li>15+ years of experience in dry utilities design, with at least 5 years in a senior management/leadership role.
</li><li>Proven track record of delivering dry utilities projects in Saudi Arabia, with strong knowledge of authority standards.
</li><li>Demonstrated experience in leading design teams on large-scale infrastructure projects such as urban developments, roads &amp; highways, and mixed-use developments.
</li><li>Strong client-facing, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
</li><li>Experience in business development and contributing to successful project bids/proposals.
</li>Chartered Engineer status (e.g., CEng, PE, or equivalent) is highly desirable.<br>
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</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
</b></p><p>Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?
</p><p><b>With us, you can. Apply today.</b></p></div>

Associate Director - Dry Utilities

Forsyth Barnes

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   Job Title:
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  Associate Director &ndash; Accounting Advisory (Financial Services)
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   Location:
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  Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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   Contact:
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  James.Howe@ForsythBarnes.com
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  <strong>
   Overview
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  A leading, high-growth consulting platform is looking to hire an experienced Associate Director to support the expansion of its Financial Services practice in Saudi Arabia.
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  This is a senior, client-facing role combining technical accounting advisory, stakeholder leadership, and business development, working with major banking and financial services clients across the region.
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   Key Responsibilities
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   Lead accounting advisory engagements across banking, insurance, and investment clients
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   Provide technical expertise on IFRS standards (including IFRS 9, 17, 7, 10, 16) and regulatory reporting
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   Advise on complex financial transactions, reporting challenges, and transformation programmes
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   Build and manage senior stakeholder relationships within Financial Services
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   Drive business development activity, including proposals, pitches, and client acquisition
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   Oversee multiple engagements, ensuring quality delivery and efficient execution
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   Collaborate with global teams to deliver integrated, tech-enabled solutions
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   Mentor and develop junior team members
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   Candidate Profile
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   10&ndash;14 years&rsquo; experience in
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    accounting advisory, audit, or financial reporting
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   Strong
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    Financial Services exposure (banking clients essential)
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   Background in a
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    Big 4 or leading consulting firm
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   Deep knowledge of
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    IFRS and regulatory frameworks
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   Proven
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    business development and client ownership experience
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   Existing
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    network within Saudi Arabia
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   Professional qualification (CA / ACCA / CPA or equivalent)
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   Arabic is advantageous
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   Saudi National preferred
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Associate Director (Ref: 196343)

JASARA PMC

<div><p>JASARA PMC is seeking an Associate Director to lead and oversee high-profile property development projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing project delivery from inception through completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership capabilities to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, stakeholders, and clients.</p>
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>
Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of property development projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.</li><li>
Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources effectively to meet project objectives.</li><li>
Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless project integration.</li><li>
Monitor project risks and implement mitigation strategies to avoid delays and cost overruns.</li><li>
Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and industry standards.</li><li>
Provide leadership and mentorship to project management teams.</li><li>
Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and external partners.</li></ul><br>
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Requirements</b><br>
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Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; a master&rsquo;s degree is preferred.</li><li>
Minimum 20 years of progressive experience in property project management, with significant exposure to large-scale developments.</li><li>
Proven track record of successfully managing complex property projects within budget and schedule.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.</li><li>
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>
Ability to work effectively in multicultural environments and manage diverse teams.</li><li>
Experience in the Saudi Arabian market or the broader Middle East region is an advantage.</li><li>
Professional certifications such as PMP or Prince2 are highly desirable.</li></ul></div>

Associate Director - SP

Jasara Program Management Company

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 JASARA PMC is seeking an Associate Director to lead and oversee high-profile property development projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing project delivery from inception through completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership capabilities to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, stakeholders, and clients.
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  Key Responsibilities
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   Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of property development projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
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   Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources effectively to meet project objectives
  </li>
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   Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless project integration
  </li>
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   Monitor project risks and implement mitigation strategies to avoid delays and cost overruns
  </li>
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   Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and industry standards
  </li>
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   Provide leadership and mentorship to project management teams
  </li>
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   Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and external partners
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  </li>
 </ul>
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  Requirements
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   Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; a master's degree is preferred
  </li>
  <li>
   Minimum 20 years of progressive experience in property project management, with significant exposure to large-scale developments
  </li>
  <li>
   Proven track record of successfully managing complex property projects within budget and schedule
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools
  </li>
  <li>
   Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  </li>
  <li>
   Ability to work effectively in multicultural environments and manage diverse teams
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience in the Saudi Arabian market or the broader Middle East region is an advantage
  </li>
  <li>
   Professional certifications such as PMP or Prince2 are highly desirable
  </li>
 </ul>
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KEO International Consultants

<div>Overview:
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KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration &ndash; through conceptualization &ndash; to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we&rsquo;ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world&rsquo;s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.</div><div></div><div><br>
As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.</div><div></div><div><br>
We invite you to join us. Why?</div><div></div><div><br>
When you join KEO, you&rsquo;ll discover more than just a job &ndash; you&rsquo;ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.</div>
Responsibilities:
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Our newest opportunity is for a talented Project Director &ndash; PMO, to join our award-winning team in Riyadh. The Project Director - PMO is a senior Head Office role that will directly support the Executive Director in managing the operational, administrative, reporting and business development functions of the KSA PMCM/CS division. The role will lead the Head Office PMO team, comprising a PMO Assistant, Senior Planning Engineer, Quantity Surveyor (Commercial) and Operations Controls Director, and will act as Head of the PMO team in the Executive Director's absence. The Project Director (PMO) will serve as a trusted operational deputy to the Executive Director, enabling the Executive Director to focus on strategic leadership and high-level stakeholder engagement by assuming responsibility for portfolio-wide resource management, reporting compliance, payment collection, enterprise process oversight, and business development with Arabic-speaking clients.</div><div></div><div><br>
We envisage success in this role to include;</div><ul><li>
Act as Head of the Head Office PMO team and represent the ED in all internal leadership matters during absences.</li><li>
Provide day-to-day operational support to the ED, acting as a buffer between the ED and routine portfolio management demands.</li><li>
Coordinate with the Operations Controls Director to translate the ED's strategic direction into monthly and quarterly operating plans.</li><li>
Ensure the ED receives concise, exception-based reporting &mdash; escalate only matters that genuinely require ED-level intervention.</li><li>
Attend leadership forums, internal governance meetings and client engagements as the ED's representative when required.</li><li>
Lead and manage the Head Office PMO team: PMO Assistant, Senior Planning Engineer, Quantity Surveyor (Commercial) and Operations Controls Director.</li><li>
Establish clear roles, accountabilities and KPIs within the PMO team; conduct regular performance reviews.</li><li>
Serve as the lead for portfolio-wide resource planning and allocation, working closely with all Delivery Project Directors; centralize this function on behalf of the ED and ensure resources are distributed efficiently across the portfolio.</li><li>
Maintain the all-project leave and availability tracker; proactively identify and address resourcing gaps.</li><li>
Together with the Operations Controls Director, ensure all enterprise processes and procedures are tracked and reported to the ED at a minimum of once per month.</li><li>
Lead client engagement, relationship-building and business development with Arabic-speaking clients and government/sovereign entities in KSA and the wider GCC.</li><li>
Actively support the ED in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities with Arabic-speaking clients, attending client meetings and negotiations in Arabic.</li><li>
Contribute to strategic bid preparation for Arabic-speaking client pursuits; support proposal development, presentations and positioning.</li><li>
Share Arabic-market intelligence with the ED and senior leadership to inform strategic targeting and positioning.</li><li>
Act as a senior liaison between the Head Office PMO team, Delivery Project Directors, Finance, HR and the Executive Director.</li><li>
Represent the ED at client-facing meetings, authority engagements and industry forums as required.</li><li>
Proactively address client concerns and internal stakeholder conflicts; escalate unresolved matters to the ED with recommended actions.</li><li>
Work with the Senior Planning Engineer to maintain an overview of portfolio program health; flag schedule risks and resource conflicts to the ED.</li><li>
Work with the QS to monitor fee forecasts, invoicing schedules and cost-to-complete positions; ensure commercial risks are identified and escalated early.</li><li>
Ensure all PMO-related administrative and reporting functions are delivered in accordance with KEO standards and the applicable Conditions of Contract on each project.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<div>
To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include a minimum of 15-20 of relevant professional experience in PMCM, Project Management or related consulting environments partnered with a Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field. Master's degree or MBA preferred.</div><div></div><div><br>
Professional Registration PMP, PMI-PgMP, Chartered Engineer (CEng), or equivalent recognized professional qualification.</div><ul><li>
Minimum 6 years in a senior project leadership, PMO management, or portfolio oversight role.</li><li>
Significant KSA and GCC experience required; strong familiarity with Saudi government and sovereign clients essential.</li><li>
Native or professional-level Arabic required. Strong written and spoken English essential.</li><li>
Proficiency in Deltek Vantagepoint, Aconex, SharePoint, and MS Project or Primavera P6.</li><li>
Sector experience in Large-scale infrastructure, mixed-use, hospitality, government or urban development projects in KSA/GCC.</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
KEO&rsquo;s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its&rsquo; contribution to client success wherever we work.</div><div></div><div><br>
We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.</div></div><div></div>

Project Director – PMO

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Wavespace Experience Designer (Supervising Associate/Assistant Director) - Riyadh

EY Wavespace Facilitator (Supervising Associate / Assistant Director) - Riyadh

Associate Director - Dry Utilities

Associate Director (Ref: 196343)

Associate Director - SP

Associate Director - SP

Project Director – PMO