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Mace

<div>
 Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.
 
 
 
 The Project
 
 
 
 This is an opportunity to work on one of the largest programmes in Saudi Arabia. This unique project consists of major mixed-use development including sports facilities, entertainment, and arts along with all associated infrastructure. Mace is one of the delivery partners requiring high-calibre and experienced professionals to lead integrated teams throughout each phase of the project.
 
 
 Mace is currently providing the programme management and are looking for high-calibre experienced people.
 
 
 
 You&rsquo;ll Be Responsible For
 
 
 
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 Accountable for PMO and project controls performance on assigned commissions.
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 Design and implement effective PMO and project controls frameworks and strategies.
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 Lead clients, consultants, contractors and teams on all PMO and controls matters.
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 Act as trusted advisor and subject matter expert to client organisations.
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 Direct project teams on cost, schedule, risk, change and reporting processes.
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 Oversee governance, baseline management and quantitative risk analysis delivery.
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 Mentor and manage junior PMO and project controls resources to build capability.
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 Champion service excellence, innovation and net zero carbon transition.
 
 
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 You&rsquo;ll Need To Have
 
 
 
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 Degree qualification in a relevant subject.
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 Major project or programme delivery experience.
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 Professional membership or Chartered status.
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 Necessary criteria for visa requirements.
 
 
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 Our values
 
 
 
 
 Safety first - Going home safe and well:
 
 We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
 
 
 
 Client focus - Deliver on our promise:
 
 We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
 
 
 
 Integrity - Always do the right thing:
 
 We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
 
 
 
 Create opportunity - For our people to excel:
 
 We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.
 
 
 Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
 
 
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Associate Director - Project Controls

Celfocus

<div>Make an impact by working for sectors where technology is the enabler, everything is ground-breaking and there&rsquo;s a constant need to be innovative.
Create and enhance projects in Java, Python, Angular, PHP, .NET and so much more while diving in the world of Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Security and Internet of Things.
Be part of the team that combines business knowledge, technological edge and a design experience. Our different backgrounds and know-how are key in developing solutions and experiences for digital clients.
Face challenges and learn other ways of thinking and seeing the world - there&rsquo;s always room for your energy and creativity.
About the role 
The PMO Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing project management activities across multiple streams to ensure the successful delivery of projects. This role involves supporting Project Managers (PMs), managing knowledge bases, ensuring the execution of Hypercare activities, and identifying and resolving risks and dependencies. The PMO Manager plays a key role in promoting cross-stream alignment, implementing communication and escalation plans, and providing guidance to the project management team to achieve organizational goals. 
As a part of your job, you will:<ul><li>
Knowledge Management: Responsible for maintaining and organizing the project knowledge base, ensuring that all relevant project documentation is up to date and accessible.</li><li>
Support PMs in KPIs: Assist Project Managers in updating and tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure projects are aligned with organizational goals and performance metrics.</li><li>
Hypercare Activities: Lead and manage Hypercare activities, ensuring that projects transition smoothly from development to production and all post-launch issues are addressed in a timely manner.</li><li>
Risk &amp; Issue Management: Collaborate with PMs to identify, assess, and resolve project risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring projects remain on track and within scope.</li><li>
Promote Cross-Stream Alignment: Foster strong communication and alignment between different project streams and teams, ensuring efficient collaboration and minimizing conflicts or misunderstandings.</li><li>
Communication &amp; Escalation Plans: Design, implement, and manage comprehensive communication and escalation plans to ensure timely updates and issue resolution across all levels of the project.</li><li>
Escalation to PMO Director: Escalate any critical project risks, issues, or delays to the PMO Director, providing them with necessary insights and support to make informed decisions.</li><li>
Coaching &amp; Mentoring: Provide guidance and mentorship to Project Managers, helping to build their skills and ensure adherence to best practices and processes.</li><li>
Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external vendors, ensuring they meet project requirements, timelines, and quality standards. Collaborate with vendors to address any performance issues and ensure smooth project delivery.</li></ul>
What are we looking for?
Education: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a relevant field. PMP, PRINCE2, or similar project management certifications are highly desirable.
Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a PMO, PM or technical project manager
Skills:<ul><li> 
Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).</li><li>
Quality Assurance Management is optional but highly valued.</li><li>
Technical background, team leader or Solution Architect roles are optional but highly valued.</li><li>
Excellent problem-solving and risk management abilities.</li><li>
Ability to communicate complex information effectively to stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>
Leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to guide and develop project managers.</li><li>
Proficient in project management software and tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana, etc.).</li><li>
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.</li><li>
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.</li><li>
Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.</li><li>
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.</li><li>
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li></ul> 
Personal traits<ul><li>
Ability to adapt to different contexts, teams, and Clients;</li><li>
Teamwork skills but also a sense of autonomy;</li><li>
Motivation for international projects and ok if travel is included;</li><li>
Willingness to collaborate with other players;</li><li>
Strong communication skills.</li></ul> 
At Celfocus, we are committed to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants of all backgrounds, gender identities, and abilities. We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs. If you require any adjustments during the selection process, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team.
Come join the Team!</div>

PMO Manager

CSI Global

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">About CSI Global:</h2>
At CSI Global, we specialize in delivering advanced electromechanical, testing, and commissioning services across the GCC and globally. Through technical excellence and engineering innovation, we power critical infrastructure and contribute to major strategic projects that support the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. Join a team committed to shaping the future of transmission and energy systems while playing a key role in building sustainable, world-class infrastructure across the region and globally.
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Position Brief:</h3>
The PMO Officer supports the Project Management Office by managing project documentation, tracking approvals and reports, and coordinating with internal departments to ensure smooth project operations. The role involves maintaining pre-qualification documents, updating project and employee records, preparing trackers and reports, and supporting compliance and insurance processes.
This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective coordination to ensure accurate reporting and timely follow-ups across projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Office Documentation
<ul><li>Manage and update company pre-qualification documents</li>
<li>Maintain CSI Company Profile updates</li>
<li>Update project approvals and employee certificates</li>
<li>Maintain and update organizational chart</li>
</ul>Follow-up &amp; Coordination
<ul><li>Follow up on new offers with clients</li>
<li>Handle pre-qualification comments and updates</li>
<li>Coordinate with Finance, HR, and Admin departments for pending management matters</li>
<li>Follow up with Project Managers on PMO requirements</li>
</ul>Reporting
<ul><li>Maintain Project Approvals Tracker</li>
<li>Prepare New Offers Tracker Report</li>
<li>Update Employee Mobilization Planner</li>
<li>Prepare Employee Histogram Report</li>
</ul>Social Media Coordination
<ul><li>Gather photos and videos of various activities of projects</li>
<li>Upload project data to server folders</li>
<li>Coordinate with social media team for company promotions</li>
</ul>Project Insurance
<ul><li>Manage project insurance processes (professional indemnity, public liability, etc.)</li>
<li>Complete documentation and coordinate until policy issuance</li>
</ul>Requirements:
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field</li>
<li>3&ndash;7 years of experience in PMO, Technical Office, or similar role</li>
<li>Strong documentation and reporting skills</li>
<li>Excellent coordination and follow-up abilities</li>
<li>Proficiency in MS Office (Excel reporting is essential)</li>
<li>Strong communication skills</li><li>
Project management certifications and familiarity with project management tools such as (MS Project, Primavera P6, Jira, Click up or similar) is a plus.</li></ul></div>

PMO Officer

Mace Group

<div>Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.
The project:
Mace is providing strategic project management consultancy for major new-build stadiums, multiple stadium redevelopments, and wider precinct transformations in Riyadh. The scope includes the delivery of new stadiums, increasing existing stadia capacity, delivering major mixed-use amenities, and introducing robust knowledge transfer to ensure operational excellence and long-term sustainability beyond construction.
Leads PMO and project controls delivery across commissions and hubs, driving best-in-class service and team performance. Acts as subject matter expert, promoting Mace&rsquo;s reputation through industry engagement, ensuring client expectations are exceeded and delivery remains competitive, innovative, and aligned with strategic goals.
You&rsquo;ll be responsible for:<ul><li>
Leads PMO and project controls strategy and delivery across commissions and hubs.</li><li>
Acts as subject matter expert, guiding cost, schedule, risk, and reporting.</li><li>
Builds trusted client relationships and mentors high-performing teams.</li><li>
Aligns delivery with Mace Control Centre, driving innovation, compliance and sustainability.</li></ul>
You&rsquo;ll need to have:<ul><li>
Chartered status and relevant degree.</li><li>
Extensive PMO and project controls leadership experience.</li><li>
Expert in tools, data analytics, and reporting.</li><li>
Deep sector knowledge and industry engagement.</li><li>
Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and have relevant work experience working on high-valued projects/programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are required for immigration and client approval.</li></ul>
Our values
Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop. 
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply, as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role
#LI-Onsite</div>

Project Control Director

Confidential Government

<div>
 
 
 Job Summary
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Leads and oversees PPP transaction programs within the Government PMO, ensuring effective structuring, procurement, negotiation, and financial close of public-private partnership projects in alignment with national strategy and regulatory requirements.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Lead PPP transaction strategy and execution across infrastructure programs
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 Oversee technical feasibility, project structuring, and bankability assessments
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 Direct PPP procurement and competitive tendering processes
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 Lead commercial and contractual negotiations with private sector partners
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 Ensure compliance with PPP regulations, governance frameworks, and PMO standards
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 Oversee financial modeling, risk allocation, and value-for-money analysis
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 Provide executive reporting to senior government leadership
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 Manage technical, financial, and legal advisors
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 Ensure successful financial close and transition to project delivery
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering (Master&rsquo;s preferred)
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 8&ndash;10+ years of experience in PPP, infrastructure transactions, or project finance
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 Strong technical understanding of large-scale infrastructure projects
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 Proven leadership in complex government PPP transactions
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 Strong commercial, financial, and negotiation expertise
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Transactions Management Program Executive Director

Star

<div>We are hiring a Project Accountant to be embedded within the PMO. This role is responsible for project budget control, procurement financial coordination, and cost governance across all projects. 
 
The Project Accountant works closely with Project Managers, ensures projects follow standardized financial and procurement procedures, manages project budgets and purchases, and acts as the single point of contact with Finance for all project-related payments. 
 
The role reports directly to the Head of PMO.<div> 
Key Responsibilities 
<ul><li>Build and control project budgets in alignment with Project Managers.</li><li>Identify project cost drivers and ensure budgets are realistic and controlled.</li><li>Manage project-related purchase requests, quotations, and vendor selection.</li><li>Lead vendor negotiations and validate all project costs before approval.</li><li>Ensure consistent financial and procurement procedures across all projects.</li><li>Maintain preferred vendors and prevent inconsistent or duplicate sourcing.</li><li>Coordinate with Finance to process payments to approved vendors.</li><li>Track project costs and provide clear financial visibility to PMO leadership.</li></ul></div> 
Requirements<ul><li> 
Hands-on experience in project accounting, budget control, or cost management.</li><li>Strong understanding of project budgets, cost structures, and cost drivers.</li><li>Practical experience in procurement processes (purchase requests, RFQs/RFPs).</li><li>Proven experience in vendor negotiations.</li><li>Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for budget tracking and analysis.</li><li>Fluent in Arabic and English.</li><li>Based in Riyadh, full-time, in-office.</li></ul></div>

Project Accountant

CCL Global

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 CCL Arabian Solutions (part of the CCL Global group) are working with an International Consultancy to recruit a PMO Manager to head up a new Water treatment project based in in Riyadh; KSA.
 
 
 
 
 
 As the senior-most Consultant representative you will be responsible for directing, coordinating, and supervising the entire Water Management Office (WMO) team on this major program of works. This role ensures that all TSE-related planning, operations, engineering oversight, asset management, governance, and compliance activities are executed in full alignment with their clients governance frameworks, PMO processes, and strategic objectives.
 
 
 
 
 
 The WMO Representative acts as the primary interface between the Consultant, the PMO Water Management Director, project departments, external authorities, contractors, and service providers. This role ensures coherent management of the Riyadh TSE system, strategic decision-making, coordinated delivery of Long-Term Planning, Daily O&amp;M Oversight, Governance &amp; Compliance and continuous performance monitoring consistent with international and national standards.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Leadership, Governance &amp; Strategic Oversight:
 
 
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 Provide overall leadership to the WMO team and ensure full alignment with project strategic objectives.
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 Oversee the execution of Long-Term Planning,Daily O&amp;M Oversight, and Governance &amp; Compliance.
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 Establish lines of communication and coordination with PMO WaterManagement Director, RCRC stakeholders, contractors, and consultants.
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 Ensure full adherenceto RCRC policies,workflows, procedural controls,and reporting protocols.
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 Supervise the WMO team&rsquo;s performance, productivity, and resourceallocation across all
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 functional domains.
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 Provide senior-level advice on asset lifecycle strategy,system expansion, TSE optimization, and sustainability objectives.
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 Technical &amp; Operational Oversight:
 
 
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 Lead and validatelong-term TSE demand planning, hydraulicmodelling reviews, and engineering analyses performed by the WMO technical specialists.
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 Ensure the propersupervision of TSE O&amp;M Contractors, including compliance with
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 SLAs, KPIs, safetystandards, and technical procedures.
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 Direct the resolution of engineering challenges affecting TSE assets,pumping stations, transmission pipelines, reservoirs, and control systems.
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 Provide senior oversighton SCADA integration, digital systems, cybersecurity requirements, and operational readiness.
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 Ensure engineering decisionsand operational recommendations maintain system
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 reliability, safety, and performance.
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 Compliance, Reporting&amp; Documentation:
 
 
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 Ensure all TSE-related activities comply with project governance requirements and PMO processes.
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 Approve and submitWeekly, Monthly, and Quarterly WMO progress reports.
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 Approve the IPC for the TSE Operation contractors.
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 Oversee preparation of the AnnualWork Plan, budgets,variance reports, and rolling forecasts.
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 Ensure documentation control,QA/QC reviews, and traceability of all technical,
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 contractual, and governance documentation.
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 Stakeholder Coordination &amp; External Interface:
 
 
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 Chair weekly, monthlycoordination meetings with TSE O&amp;Mcontractors, consultants, and technical partners.
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 Interface with externalauthorities (NWC, MEWA, SEC, Amana,SWCC, and end users).
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 Lead discussions on system constraints, operational incidents, shutdowns, and inter-agency dependencies.
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 Resolve conflicts, facilitate approvals, remove bottlenecks, and elevate decisions requiring PMO or RCRC leadership input.
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 Contractual &amp; Administrative Leadership:
 
 
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 Issue site instructions, certificate recommendations, and non-binding technicaldirectives.
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 Support procurement and evaluation of TSE-related contractors and service providers.
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 Monitor contractual compliance, variations, payment certificates, and performance claims.
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 Ensure the team maintains accurateregisters for legal compliance, procurement, and authority interactions.
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 Risk, Safety &amp; Quality Oversight:
 
 
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 Ensure all WMO activities complywith QHSE guidelines and Saudi regulatory requirements.
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 Oversee risk assessments, emergency response planning, and mitigation strategies.
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 Approve corrective actionsfor safety incidents, asset failures, engineering anomalies, and system disruptions.
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 Qualifications &amp;Experience
 
 
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 Master&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Water Management, Asset Management, or related discipline.
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 15+ years in water infrastructure planning, TSE/wastewater systems,asset
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 management, or utilityoperations.
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 Proven experience leadingmultidisciplinary teams.
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 Strong background in asset lifecycle planning, hydraulic systems,SCADA governance.
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 Preferred certification: IAM or equivalent.
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 Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
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 English language: Full Professional Proficiency; Arabic is an advantageous.
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 Competencies &amp; Behavioral Attributes
 
 
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 Strategic thinker with ability to implement operational programs.
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 Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder coordination skills.
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 Strong analytical and decision-making ability.
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 High ethical standardsand professionalism.
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 Adaptability to evolvingprogram needs.
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 Deliverables &amp; Performance Indicators
 
 
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 Weekly, Monthly, and Quarterly WMO progress reports.
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 Annual Work Plan, budgets, KPI dashboards.
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 Compliance reports, governance documentation.
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 Oversight of all Task deliverables.
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 </ul>
 
 
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