Senior Project Management Specialist

NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a new future might look like. A region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea, NEOM is being built from the ground up to include hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports, next-generation infrastructure and industries, enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues and tourist destinations.

As a destination, it will be a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses and reinventing environmental conservation.

As a workplace, it is a place for people who share our core values of care, curiosity, diversity, passion, respect, and becoming a catalyst for change.

Are you ready to help NEOM find solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges? Are you prepared to create a lasting legacy that benefits generations to come? Then we want to hear from you!

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Senior Project Management Specialist is responsible for design action plans to increase productivity, manage project issues/requirements and keep projects on schedule for completion

ROLE COMPETENCIES & ACTIVITIES

• Be part of the Government affairs team by participating in all GA related areas.
• Communicate with other NEOM departments.
• Provide the division manager with regular reports and statistics on the progress of the projects and partnerships
• Work on and maintain excellent relationship with the related Saudi Government and Semi-Government entities.
• Follow up with relevant Government rules, laws and regulations and inform the department head for changes or updates that may affect NEOM initiatives.
• Analyze Project Needs. The project management Sr. specialist must identify the products and personnel required to complete projects.
• Manage Project Schedules.
• Determine Project Priority.
• Receive Regular Updates.
• Create Presentations.
• Participate in projects and initiatives beyond the day-to-day operational tasks
• Participate in the division strategic planning and standard procedures.
• Monitor overall progress and use of resources, initiating corrective action where necessary
• Adopt and apply appropriate technical and quality strategies and standards
• Manage project administration
• Conduct a project evaluation review to assess how well the project was managed
• Prepare any follow-on action recommendation

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• 3+ years of experience in Project Management, Public Relations, or relevant area.
• Excellent Project Management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Government stakeholder management.
• Knowledgeable of Saudi and Middle Eastern culture and history.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English and Arabic.
• High standard of integrity and character.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• High Flexibility, commitment, and accessibility
• Establish a good working relationship with relevant sectors departments within NEOM.
• Develop and maintain an agreed project plan and detailed stage plans
• Understand and apply business case and risk management processes
• Plan and manage deployment of physical and financial resources to meet project milestones
• Build and sustain effective communications with other roles involved in the project
• Apply quality management principles and processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevent field
• Relevant Professional Memberships/Accreditation.