Project Coordinator/Planner (261jc) vacancy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ()

My client an International Engineering and Telecoms Company are now seeking a Project Coordinator/Planner for their operation in Saudi Arabia and you will have four Project Officers reporting to you.

Therefore your primary objectives and functions will consist of:
• Primarily responsible to the Head of Operational Systems for the project planning support and coordination of the Operational Systems Programme.
• The provision of a range of project management support services to Project Managers in order to co-ordinate and facilitate the successful implementation of the projects to meet Programme priorities and business objectives.

So your summary of duties and responsibilities will be:
• Ensure the correct implementation and maintenance of a suite of Project Management planning tools covering all aspects of Company’s project management standards and procedures.
• Liaise with the Project Managers and functional areas in order to:
1. Produce and maintain a hierarchy of project schedules / plans for the programme.
2. Support the production of work package plans;
3. Maintain overall resource estimates for each project;
4. Support the production of work / activity breakdown plans.
• In conjunction with commercial and finance, produce and maintain a high level cost model for the programme and support Project Managers in the production of project cost models.
• Liaise with Project Managers to collate and issue progress reports for the programme.
• Maintain, coordinate and manage all GFA, risks and issues, assumptions, dependencies (GRAD) in conjunction with Project Managers in order to reduce Programme exposure and improve project delivery.
• Monitor and record the programme revenue and costs in conjunction with Project Managers.
• Co-ordinate the allocation of Project Officer Resources in support of the programme and project priorities.
• Provide the Secretariat for formal project meetings.
• Ensure the team administration is accurate and up to date.
• Lead the production and review of weekly / monthly / quarterly reports to the MOD and Saudi Arabian National Guard.

Recruitment Specification (Knowledge & Experience):

Essential
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in an appropriate project management discipline.
• Proven track record in similar role, working to tight timescales.
• Detailed understanding of project risk management with a relevant qualification.
• Expert in use of Microsoft Project or similar project scheduling / planning application.
• Expert in use of Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• High standard of written and spoken English.

Desirable
• Project Management Office experience.
• Business experience in the Defence Sector.
• Experience in delivery of project support in the field of IS/Communications.
• Experience of living or working in the Middle East.

As this role is based in Saudi Arabia, candidates must meet all of the minimum qualifications as they are not bound by UK or EU Laws, also only individuals up to the age of 55 will be considered for any of these roles.

In return they are offering an excellent salary and outstanding UK tax free benefits package which includes free flights back to the UK, Secure Accommodation, all local utilities paid for, Car and fuel, 30 days leave per year + Saudi Bank Holidays, as well as other benefits. This role can be on an accompanied or unaccompanied basis.

Please note that due to the nature of this role, it is only open to UK and Saudi Nationals only.