Project Manager – SUV vacancy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (128jc)

My client, who is a highly respected telecommunications company based in the region are now seeking to recruit a highly dynamic Project Manager who will be reporting to the Head of SUV (Special Urgent VIP Project).

You will be responsible for all stages of the project lifecycle from initiation through to implementation, customer acceptance and technical transfer into operational use.

Therefore a summary of duties and responsibilities will consist of:
• To deliver projects in line with customers key user requirements. The project manager will:
1. Have a full understanding of the customer requirements with the aim of meeting or exceeding major milestones.
2. Manage the customer expectations by reflecting them in clear plans and reporting them accurately and capturing any variations.
3. Develop an excellent working relationship with the customer and supplier base.
4. Anticipate and be proactive in controlling project activities and finances.
5. Demonstrate a professional approach to project planning and performance management.
6. Ensure risks are identified, defined, reported and that a mitigation plan is in place.
7. Demonstrate sound leadership and communicate effectively.
8. Apply effective lifecycle management.
• Conduct regular reviews with the customer community on the progress of the projects
• Provide, implement and keep current, the Project Management Plans, and follow Governance and Methodology processes and procedures

To be eligible for this role, you will need the following Knowledge & Experience:
Essential
• Relevant first Degree, or appropriate experience
• Practical knowledge of communications networks
• Recent experience in a Project Management role
• Proven track record of delivery in similar role/s
• Experience of delivering in the specific field of technology/business
• Sound leadership skills
• Ability to lead a multi-disciplined project team
• Effective and persuasive communicator
• Good personal impact and able to perform well as a senior representative of the company
Desirable
• A relevant professional qualification
• Knowledge of fixed networks and associated infrastructure
• Experience of work within a commercial and military environment.
• Experience of operating in a business relationship based on partnering

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 benefits package for accompanied or unaccompanied personnel and of course the benefits package will be UK Tax Free, and due to the nature of this role, it is only open to UK Nationals only.