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Company Description

We help grow many of the world's most iconic brands at Leo Burnett. We help grow even more of the world's most talented people. You'll find at Leo Burnett an agency built on ideas and dependent upon the people behind them. A culture that doesn't just respect creativity but cherishes it. And a community where the path you choose is your own, the places you can go limitless.

Company Description

We help grow many of the world's most iconic brands at Leo Burnett. We help grow even more of the world's most talented people. You'll find at Leo Burnett an agency built on ideas and dependent upon the people behind them. A culture that doesn't just respect creativity but cherishes it. And a community where the path you choose is your own, the places you can go limitless.

Today, Leo Burnett is one of the most awarded creative networks in the world. We believe creativity has the power to transform human behavior, and we use ours to help our clients' brands discover their "human purpose" and play meaningful, active roles in people's lives.

Overview

• Managing the day-to-day client relationship and communications between the agency and the current clients.
• Support the Associate Business Director / Business Director to develop and produce effective communication strategies for clients, in line with their business objectives and marketing requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (from the agency and/or from the group) across multiple clients/projects in a fast-paced atmosphere to ensure cohesive and efficient campaigns
• Monitor closely the communication trends and in charge of competitive audit/reports
• Identifying new business opportunities with current clients while managing allocated resource teams.
  
  

• Strong understanding of the advertising and media industries and the role of communication strategy within them.
• Maintain a solid understanding of client’s business (industry, market, product) and their competitors and be able to transform key learnings into strategic inputs
• Develop an excellent daily client relationship and foster consulting opportunities wherever possible
• In-depth knowledge of agency capabilities, processes, and tools
  
  

• Manage the day-to-day relationship with our internal & external teams
• Ensure that all key supporting assets are consistently up-to-date and driving a productive outcome (agendas, contact reports delivered timeously with key deliverables and then drive out those deliverables to the agreed timings)
• Oversee and run team status meetings to align internal and external stakeholders on priorities and goals of each meeting/project
• Manage expectations, time, and quality standards, and secure agreement of clients and team members with strong attention to details
• Demonstrate ownership and confident management of multi-projects for multiple clients on multiple markets - as well as internal stakeholders
• Work together with your full team across Traffic, Strategy, Content Marketing, Creative, Production, Development, etc. to deliver high quality work
• Good understanding of the production ecosystem, milestones and requirements
• Seamlessly manage multiple stakeholders across multiple clients/markets under the guidance of your Business Lead / Business Director / Associate Business Director
  
  

• Take full ownership of every job that comes through you - and ensure that every job is measured against client requirements, agreed strategy and on-brand
• Demonstrate logical thinking when describing client issues: quickly identifying problems to be solved during daily operation & projects, and subsequently to come up with smart solutions for them
• Communicate complex topics in a concise approach with excellence, maturity and intent when writing or speaking
• Write briefs with full clarity on all requirements and inspire strategy, creative, production, development to do great work
• Challenge yourself and the team (direct line report and partners - strategy, creative, production) on coming up with innovative ideas that address brand and business objectives
• Good financial understanding of budgeting and estimating
  
  

• Seeks others' feedback to develop self-awareness, strengths and address development area.
• Is able to proactively raise issues to improve effective team working and collaboration.
• Is able to communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner.
• Collaborates with stakeholders and embraces an inclusive based environment.
• Is able to make valuable contributions to discussions and brainstorming sessions, providing insight and point of view.
• Able to build relationships quickly with others and engages personally with peers and clients.
• Treats others with respect, listens to other perspectives, especially when they are different from own.
• Able to tackle problems in a timely manner and develop contingency plans that focus on problem resolution.
• Drives a culture of trust with Peers, clients and all other stakeholders.
  
  

• Is able to take ownership for actions and deals with consequences in a mature manner.
• Able to adjust performance based on experiences and feedback and showcases agility and flexibility.
• Displays openness to the ideas of others and leverages them when beneficial for the business.
• Showcases curiosity and open mindset towards new ways of doing things.
• Is able to set high impact objectives and goes above and beyond to exceed performance.
• Demonstrates the Growth Mindset and is able to take ownership of personal development and growth.
• Capable of constructively challenging the status-quo and takes risks to challenge internal and external perspectives.
• Approaches situations and individuals with honesty, integrity and humbleness.
• Displays resilience and maintains drives and a positive outlook when faced with challenges.
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in marketing advertising, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience, preferably within an experience in communication, digital or media agency, could also come from marketing/client side
  
  

• Seniority level Not Applicable

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries Advertising Services

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MSL is a global public relations and integrated communications partner that provides strategic counsel and creative thinking. We champion our clients’ interests through fearless and insightful campaigns that engage multiple perspectives and holistic thinking to build influence and deliver impact. MSL is one network with many parts. We come together as a force of mighty power in our industry, for our clients and in our contributions to the world. We are an agency built through combination and acquisition; our business is dynamic but always linked. We are fearless, insightful, passionate, creative, dynamic and accountable. It’s our ability to build influence and deliver impact that separates us from the crowd — it’s how we deliver the results our clients’ desire. Our holistic approach brings to life the collaborative ‘Power of One’ principle we apply within and outside of the Publicis Groupe. From London to Shanghai, Mumbai to Sao Paulo, Johannesburg to Warsaw, Berlin to Bangkok, New York to Paris, we are MSL.

As a PR manager, the candidate will be required to work collaboratively with client servicing teams in developing and putting together presentations, think on their feet on client’s business, pitch stories to and manage relationships with media, KOLs, and influencers. The candidate will need to have an analytical bent of mind to report and showcase performance. This candidate will be required to be a confident communicator and presenter, possessing excellent organization and planning skills, and being proactive, reliable, responsible, and accurate with attention to detail.

In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, the candidate will be required to:

1. Develop presentations, underpinned with a creative mindset.
2. Have a full understanding of workings of the media and foster relationships with stakeholders including media, KOLs, and influencers.
3. Have a tactical understanding of all primary social media platforms.
4. Write content and, where applicable, work with extended teams in briefing and reviewing content development, including but not limited to press releases, thought-leadership, blogs, features, and briefing documents.
5. Monitor and report on media, KOL, and influencer coverage and other social and business trends that might have a bearing on the client’s business.
6. Facilitate and organize all stakeholder and client interactions, including but not limited to interviews, press conferences, and media roundtables.

1. Ensure quality output to exceed client expectations in planning, content, and outreach.
2. Be proactive, reliable, responsible, and accurate with attention to detail.
3. Be self-motivated with a positive and professional approach to managing client’s business and interacting with direct reports.
4. Have the ability to work in a dynamic environment, with little or no supervision.

1. Be creative and innovative in approach to client management, media relations, and dealing with KOLs and influencers.
2. Have an analytical mindset in reporting performance and client coverage.

• Seek feedback to develop self-awareness, strengths, and address development areas.
• Proactively raise issues to improve effective team working and collaboration.
• Communicate confidently in a clear, concise, and articulate manner.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and embrace an inclusive environment.
• Make valuable contributions to discussions and brainstorming sessions, providing insight and perspective.
• Build relationships quickly with others and engage personally with peers and clients.
• Treat others with respect, listening to other perspectives, especially when they differ from their own.
• Tackle problems in a timely manner and develop contingency plans focusing on problem resolution.
• Drive a culture of trust with peers, clients, and all other stakeholders.

• Take ownership for actions and deal with consequences in a mature manner.
• Adjust performance based on experiences and feedback, showcasing agility and flexibility.
• Display openness to the ideas of others and leverage them when beneficial for the business.
• Show curiosity and an open mindset towards new ways of doing things.
• Set high-impact objectives and go above and beyond to exceed performance.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset and take ownership of personal development and growth.
• Constructively challenge the status quo and take risks to challenge internal and external perspectives.
• Approach situations and individuals with honesty, integrity, and humility.
• Display resilience and maintain drive and a positive outlook when faced with challenges.

• 5-7 years of experience on the agency and/or client side having worked with corporate/lifestyle brands.

• The candidate needs to have excellent writing, proofreading, and communication skills in English and Arabic.

• Detail-oriented work style, with good time management and organizational skills.

We help grow many of the world's most iconic brands at Leo Burnett. We help grow even more of the world's most talented people. You'll find at Leo Burnett an agency built on ideas and dependent upon the people behind them. A culture that doesn't just respect creativity but cherishes it. And a community where the path you choose is your own, the places you can go limitless.

Today, Leo Burnett is one of the most awarded creative networks in the world. We believe creativity has the power to transform human behavior, and we use ours to help our clients' brands discover their "human purpose" and play meaningful, active roles in people's lives.

• Managing the day-to-day client relationship and communications between the agency and the current clients.
• Support the Associate Business Director / Business Director to develop and produce effective communication strategies for clients, in line with their business objectives and marketing requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (from the agency and/or from the group) across multiple clients/projects in a fast-paced atmosphere to ensure cohesive and efficient campaigns.
• Monitor closely the communication trends and in charge of competitive audit/reports.
• Identifying new business opportunities with current clients while managing allocated resource teams.

Supervise, inspire and guide the executive team members.

Technical & Product

• Strong understanding of the advertising and media industries and the role of communication strategy within them.
• Maintain a solid understanding of client’s business (industry, market, product) and their competitors and be able to transform key learnings into strategic inputs.
• Develop an excellent daily client relationship and foster consulting opportunities wherever possible.
• In-depth knowledge of agency capabilities, processes, and tools.

Business Acumen & Operational Efficiency

• Manage the day-to-day relationship with our internal & external teams.
• Ensure that all key supporting assets are consistently up-to-date and driving a productive outcome (agendas, contact reports delivered timeously with key deliverables and then drive out those deliverables to the agreed timings).
• Oversee and run team status meetings to align internal and external stakeholders on priorities and goals of each meeting/project.
• Manage expectations, time, and quality standards, and secure agreement of clients and team members with strong attention to details.
• Demonstrate ownership and confident management of multi-projects for multiple clients on multiple markets - as well as internal stakeholders.
• Work together with your full team across Traffic, Strategy, Content Marketing, Creative, Production, Development, etc. to deliver high quality work.
• Good understanding of the production ecosystem, milestones and requirements.
• Seamlessly manage multiple stakeholders across multiple clients/markets under the guidance of your Business Lead / Business Director / Associate Business Director.

Innovative & Analytical Mindset

• Take full ownership of every job that comes through you – and ensure that every job is measured against client requirements, agreed strategy and on-brand.
• Demonstrate logical thinking when describing client issues: quickly identifying problems to be solved during daily operation & projects, and subsequently to come up with smart solutions for them.
• Communicate complex topics in a concise approach with excellence, maturity and intent when writing or speaking.
• Write briefs with full clarity on all requirements and inspire strategy, creative, production, development to do great work.
• Challenge yourself and the team (direct line report and partners – strategy, creative, production) on coming up with innovative ideas that address brand and business objectives.
• Good financial understanding of budgeting and estimating.

People & Leadership

• Seeks others' feedback to develop self-awareness, strengths and address development area.
• Is able to proactively raise issues to improve effective team working and collaboration.
• Is able to communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner.
• Collaborates with stakeholders and embraces an inclusive based environment.
• Is able to make valuable contributions to discussions and brainstorming sessions, providing insight and point of view.
• Able to build relationships quickly with others and engages personally with peers and clients.
• Treats others with respect, listens to other perspectives, especially when they are different from own.
• Able to tackle problems in a timely manner and develop contingency plans that focus on problem resolution.
• Drives a culture of trust with Peers, clients and all other stakeholders.

Self

• Is able to take ownership for actions and deals with consequences in a mature manner.
• Able to adjust performance based on experiences and feedback and showcases agility and flexibility.
• Displays openness to the ideas of others and leverages them when beneficial for the business.
• Showcases curiosity and open mindset towards new ways of doing things.
• Is able to set high impact objectives and goes above and beyond to exceed performance.
• Demonstrates the Growth Mindset and is able to take ownership of personal development and growth.
• Capable of constructively challenging the status-quo and takes risks to challenge internal and external perspectives.
• Approaches situations and individuals with honesty, integrity and humbleness.
• Displays resilience and maintains drives and a positive outlook when faced with challenges.

• Bachelor's degree in marketing advertising, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience, preferably within an experience in communication, digital or media agency, could also come from marketing/client side.

R-2128, P-2417

We help grow many of the world's most iconic brands at Leo Burnett. We help grow even more of the world's most talented people. You'll find at Leo Burnett an agency built on ideas and dependent upon the people behind them. A culture that doesn't just respect creativity but cherishes it. And a community where the path you choose is your own, the places you can go limitless.

Today, Leo Burnett is one of the most awarded creative networks in the world. We believe creativity has the power to transform human behavior, and we use ours to help our clients' brands discover their "human purpose" and play meaningful, active roles in people's lives.

• Managing the day-to-day client relationship and communications between the agency and the current clients.
• Support the Associate Business Director / Business Director to develop and produce effective communication strategies for clients, in line with their business objectives and marketing requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (from the agency and/or from the group) across multiple clients/projects in a fast-paced atmosphere to ensure cohesive and efficient campaigns.
• Monitor closely the communication trends and in charge of competitive audit/reports.
• Identifying new business opportunities with current clients while managing allocated resource teams.

Supervise, inspire and guide the executive team members.

• Strong understanding of the advertising and media industries and the role of communication strategy within them.
• Maintain a solid understanding of client’s business (industry, market, product) and their competitors and be able to transform key learnings into strategic inputs.
• Develop an excellent daily client relationship and foster consulting opportunities wherever possible.
• In-depth knowledge of agency capabilities, processes, and tools.

• Manage the day-to-day relationship with our internal & external teams.
• Ensure that all key supporting assets are consistently up-to-date and driving a productive outcome (agendas, contact reports delivered timeously with key deliverables and then drive out those deliverables to the agreed timings).
• Oversee and run team status meetings to align internal and external stakeholders on priorities and goals of each meeting/project.
• Manage expectations, time, and quality standards, and secure agreement of clients and team members with strong attention to details.
• Demonstrate ownership and confident management of multi-projects for multiple clients on multiple markets - as well as internal stakeholders.
• Work together with your full team across Traffic, Strategy, Content Marketing, Creative, Production, Development, etc. to deliver high quality work.
• Good understanding of the production ecosystem, milestones and requirements.
• Seamlessly manage multiple stakeholders across multiple clients/markets under the guidance of your Business Lead / Business Director / Associate Business Director.

• Take full ownership of every job that comes through you – and ensure that every job is measured against client requirements, agreed strategy and on-brand.
• Demonstrate logical thinking when describing client issues: quickly identifying problems to be solved during daily operation & projects, and subsequently to come up with smart solutions for them.
• Communicate complex topics in a concise approach with excellence, maturity and intent when writing or speaking.
• Write briefs with full clarity on all requirements and inspire strategy, creative, production, development to do great work.
• Challenge yourself and the team (direct line report and partners – strategy, creative, production) on coming up with innovative ideas that address brand and business objectives.
• Good financial understanding of budgeting and estimating.

• Seeks others' feedback to develop self-awareness, strengths and address development area.
• Is able to proactively raise issues to improve effective team working and collaboration.
• Is able to communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner.
• Collaborates with stakeholders and embraces an inclusive based environment.
• Is able to make valuable contributions to discussions and brainstorming sessions, providing insight and point of view.
• Able to build relationships quickly with others and engages personally with peers and clients.
• Treats others with respect, listens to other perspectives, especially when they are different from own.
• Able to tackle problems in a timely manner and develop contingency plans that focus on problem resolution.
• Drives a culture of trust with Peers, clients and all other stakeholders.

• Is able to take ownership for actions and deals with consequences in a mature manner.
• Able to adjust performance based on experiences and feedback and showcases agility and flexibility.
• Displays openness to the ideas of others and leverages them when beneficial for the business.
• Showcases curiosity and open mindset towards new ways of doing things.
• Is able to set high impact objectives and goes above and beyond to exceed performance.
• Demonstrates the Growth Mindset and is able to take ownership of personal development and growth.
• Capable of constructively challenging the status-quo and takes risks to challenge internal and external perspectives.
• Approaches situations and individuals with honesty, integrity and humbleness.
• Displays resilience and maintains drives and a positive outlook when faced with challenges.

• Bachelor's degree in marketing advertising, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience, preferably within an experience in communication, digital or media agency, could also come from marketing/client side.

R-2128

P-2417

One of the leading MEP specialist construction companies requires a Project Manager for a new project in Riyadh.

The successful candidate shall oversee the entire operation of the project or multiple projects in coordination with the managerial project staff, the client/client representative, and the company.

1. Plan, direct, and coordinate activities of designated projects to ensure goals are accomplished within the prescribed timeframe and budget.
2. Review and analyze all aspects of the project, taking necessary actions.
3. Establish work plans and staffing for each project phase, and arrange for recruitment or assignment of personnel.
4. Ensure projects progress on schedule and within budget.
5. Coordinate with project staff to outline work plans and assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.
6. Conduct timely, thorough, professional, and documented reviews and actions.
7. Identify and resolve potential problems and evaluate project effectiveness.
8. Deliver a realistic and quality program to ensure project success.
9. Maintain overall quality management of major project programs.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• PMP Certification preferred.

Skills:

• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience, including supervision.
• Expert knowledge of project management practices, tools, techniques, analysis, and methods.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing manufacturing and distribution efficiency.
• Expert knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment related to design and production.

About The Company:

GI International is a premier recruitment consultancy based in Dubai, with a strong record of placing high-caliber professionals across various organizations regionally.

Retained by blue-chip companies and governments, we are known for delivering high-quality client service and recruitment solutions efficiently and cost-effectively.

We tailor our services to understand your company's culture, goals, and strategic objectives, ensuring a perfect match for each role.

MSL is a global public relations and integrated communications partner that provides strategic counsel and creative thinking. We champion our clients’ interests through fearless and insightful campaigns that engage multiple perspectives and holistic thinking to build influence and deliver impact. MSL is one network with many parts. We come together as a force of mighty power in our industry, for our clients and in our contributions to the world. We are an agency built through combination and acquisition; our business is dynamic but always linked. We are fearless, insightful, passionate, creative, dynamic and accountable. It’s our ability to build influence and deliver impact that separates us from the crowd — it’s how we deliver the results our clients’ desire. Our holistic approach brings to life the collaborative ‘Power of One’ principle we apply within and outside of the Publicis Groupe. From London to Shanghai, Mumbai to Sao Paulo, Johannesburg to Warsaw, Berlin to Bangkok, New York to Paris, we are MSL.

As a Senior Account Manager in the PR team, this candidate will be developing strong client management skills and beginning to take a leading role in expanding the business through both organic and new business growth.

The Senior Account Manager will be a multi-tasker able to work collaboratively across the teams to put together solid presentations, media pitches, content writing, and basic social media strategies. They will be able to communicate confidently, think on their feet, manage relationships, and have an analytical bent of mind to reporting and showcasing performance.

This candidate will have some experience managing a small team, and be ready to take the next step in career growth towards larger teams, clients, and business volume.

1. Technical & Product
   • Able to develop presentations, unpinned with a creative mindset.
   • Have a full understanding of workings of the media and foster relationships with stakeholders including media, KOLs, and influencers.
   • Tactical understanding of all primary social media platforms.
   • Write content and where applicable work with extended teams in briefing and reviewing content development, including but not limited to press releases, thought-leadership, blogs, features, briefing documents etc.
   • Monitor and report on media, KOL, and influencer coverage and other social and business trends that might have a bearing on the client’s business.
   • Facilitate and organize all stakeholder and client interactions, including but not limited to interviews, press conferences, media roundtables etc.
2. Business Acumen & Operational Efficiency
   • Ensure quality output to exceed client expectations in planning, content, and outreach.
   • Be proactive, reliable, responsible, and accurate with an attention to detail.
   • Self-motivated with a positive and professional approach to managing client’s business and interacting with direct reports.
   • Ability to work in a dynamic environment, with little or no supervision.
3. Innovative & Analytical Mindset
   • Creative and innovative in approach to client management, media relations and dealing with KOLs and Influencers.
   • Have an analytical bent of mind in reporting performance and client coverage.
4. People & Leadership
   • Takes initiative to challenge an established point of view with respect and openness.
   • Able to use storytelling to connect with internal and external stakeholders in a compelling manner to influence and inspire.
   • Able to handle complex issues and make decisions even when missing information.
   • Capable of proactively developing meaningful relationships with key decision makers.
   • Accepts responsibility for client problems, manages conflict and actively works to solve issues internally and externally.
   • Able to build succession plans and grow and mentor future talent.
   • Able to provide constructive feedback to others in a timely manner.
   • Demonstrates a collaborative and positive spirit and showcases inclusivity towards all people.
   • Able to motivate their team to pursue goals and deliver beyond their beliefs.
   • Able to assess ideas and people on merit alone, without bias or favoritism and gives recognition when due.
   • Empowers individuals to solve problems with full support when needed.
   • Capable of coaching and supporting others by aligning career expectations providing actionable, open and constructive feedback.
   • Capable of persuading others with integrity by understanding their motivations and identifying their concerns and work toward solving them.
   • Proactively and continuously work towards improving effective team working and collaboration.
   • Able to handle complex messages and is able to convey issues to facilitate others' understanding.
   • Able to initiate and lead open conversations with internal and external stakeholders to build a culture of trust.
   • Capable of creating opportunities for others to grow and demonstrate their learning agility.
   • Drives a culture of trust with peers, clients and other stakeholders.
5. Self
   • Able to adjust performance based on experiences and feedback and showcases agility and flexibility.
   • Displays openness to the ideas of others and leverages them when beneficial for the business.
   • Demonstrates the growth mindset and proactively adapts behavior and performance for sustained success.
   • Able to set high impact objectives and goes above and beyond to exceed performance.
   • Able to demonstrate agility and flexibility to respond and reprioritize based on different situations.
   • Able to constructively challenge the status quo and take risks to challenge internal and external perspectives.
   • Approaches situations and individuals with honesty, integrity, transparency and humbleness.
   • Showcases resilience and maintains drive and a positive outlook when faced with challenges.
   • Actively listens and is receptive to others' feedback on performance.
   • Able to take justified risks when appropriate and take accountability and responsibility when things don’t go as planned.
   • An early identifier of change, able to proactively develop and share plans to seize opportunities.
   • Acts ethically and makes ethical decisions in line with local regulations and contracts, even in the face of ethical challenges.
   • Able to listen to other people in a way that they feel understood, and is respectful of others.
   • Able to make timely decisions that take into account different factors in ambiguous circumstances, considering impacts internally and externally.
   • Able to build initiatives despite doubts or resistance from others to deliver strategic impact.

• 7-9 years of experience in the field on the agency and/or on the client side having worked with Corporate / Lifestyle brands.

• The candidate needs to have excellent writing, proofreading, and communication skills in English and Arabic.

• Detailed oriented workstyle, with good time management and organizational skills.

R-2562 | P-2875

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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-caliber and experienced professionals to lead integrated teams throughout each phase of the project.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Providing cost and commercial management services to support project completion.
• Leading the cost and commercial team to achieve strategic outcomes.
• Preparing contract documents, warranties and licenses.
• Managing cost control and reporting.
• Producing and presenting monthly post-contract cost reports.
• Assessing and managing costs for design changes and construction activities.
• Evaluating delay and cost claims.
• Issuing certificates for practical completion and final accounts.
• Advising on defect resolution and final certification.
• Guiding cost consultants to improve processes and service delivery.
• Actively contributing to net-zero carbon goals by identifying, managing and reducing emissions throughout project delivery.
  
  

• Relevant MEA experience.
• Degree qualification.
• Chartered or relevant certifications such as MRICS or CIPS.
• Proven experience in the successful construction delivery phase of projects and programmes.
• 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.
  
  

• Seniority level Not Applicable

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales
• Industries Construction

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MSL is a global public relations and integrated communications partner that provides strategic counsel and creative thinking. We champion our clients’ interests through fearless and insightful campaigns that engage multiple perspectives and holistic thinking to build influence and deliver impact. MSL is one network with many parts. We come together as a force of mighty power in our industry, for our clients and in our contributions to the world. We are an agency built through combination and acquisition; our business is dynamic but always linked. We are fearless, insightful, passionate, creative, dynamic and accountable. It’s our ability to build influence and deliver impact that separates us from the crowd — it’s how we deliver the results our clients’ desire. Our holistic approach brings to life the collaborative ‘Power of One’ principle we apply within and outside of the Publicis Groupe. From London to Shanghai, Mumbai to Sao Paulo, Johannesburg to Warsaw, Berlin to Bangkok, New York to Paris, we are MSL.

As a Senior Account Manager in the PR team, this candidate will be developing strong client management skills and beginning to take a leading role in expanding the business through both organic and new business growth.

The Senior Account Manager will be a multi-tasker able to work collaboratively across the teams to put together solid presentations, media pitches, content writing, and basic social media strategies. They will be able to communicate confidently, think on their feet, manage relationships, and have an analytical bent of mind to reporting and showcasing performance.

This candidate will have some experience managing a small team, and be ready to take the next step in career growth towards larger teams, clients, and business volume.

Technical & Product

• Able to develop presentations, unpinned with a creative mindset
• Have a full understanding of workings of the media and foster relationships with stakeholders including media, KOLs, and influencers
• Tactical understanding of all primary social media platforms
• Write content and, where applicable, work with extended teams in briefing and reviewing content development, including but not limited to press releases, thought-leadership, blogs, features, briefing documents, etc.
• Monitor and report on media, KOL, and influencer coverage and other social and business trends that might have a bearing on the client’s business.
• Facilitate and organize all stakeholder and client interactions, including but not limited to interviews, press conferences, media roundtables, etc.

Business Acumen & Operational Efficiency

• Ensure quality output to exceed client expectations in planning, content, and outreach.
• Be proactive, reliable, responsible, and accurate with an attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with a positive and professional approach to managing client’s business and interacting with direct reports.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment, with little or no supervision.

Innovative & Analytical Mindset

• Creative and innovative in approach to client management, media relations, and dealing with KOLs and influencers.
• Have an analytical bent of mind in reporting performance and client coverage.

People & Leadership

• Takes initiative to challenge an established point of view with respect and openness.
• Able to use storytelling to connect with internal and external stakeholders in a compelling manner to influence and inspire.
• Able to handle complex issues and make decisions even when missing information.
• Capable of proactively developing meaningful relationships with key decision makers.
• Accepts responsibility for client problems, manages conflict, and actively works to solve issues internally and externally.
• Able to build succession plans and grow and mentor future talent.
• Able to provide constructive feedback to others in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates a collaborative and positive spirit and showcases inclusivity towards all people.
• Able to motivate their team to pursue goals and deliver beyond their beliefs.
• Able to assess ideas and people on merit alone, without bias or favoritism and gives recognition when due.
• Empowers individuals to solve problems with full support when needed.
• Capable of coaching and supporting others by aligning career expectations providing actionable, open, and constructive feedback.
• Capable of persuading others with integrity by understanding their motivations and identifying their concerns and working toward solving them.
• Proactively and continuously work towards improving effective team working and collaboration.
• Able to handle complex messages and is able to convey issues to facilitate others' understanding.
• Able to initiate and lead open conversations with internal and external stakeholders to build a culture of trust.
• Capable of creating opportunities for others to grow and demonstrate their learning agility.
• Drives a culture of trust with peers, clients, and other stakeholders.

Self

• Able to adjust performance based on experiences and feedback and showcases agility and flexibility.
• Displays openness to the ideas of others and leverages them when beneficial for the business.
• Demonstrates the growth mindset and proactively adapts behavior and performance for sustained success.
• Able to set high impact objectives and goes above and beyond to exceed performance.
• Able to demonstrate agility and flexibility to respond and reprioritize based on different situations.
• Able to constructively challenge the status quo and take risks to challenge internal and external perspectives.
• Approaches situations and individuals with honesty, integrity, transparency, and humbleness.
• Showcases resilience and maintains drive and a positive outlook when faced with challenges.
• Actively listens and is receptive to others' feedback on performance.
• Able to take justified risks when appropriate and take accountability and responsibility when things don’t go as planned.
• An early identifier of change, able to proactively develop and share plans to seize opportunities.
• Acts ethically and makes ethical decisions in line with local regulations and contracts, even in the face of ethical challenges.
• Able to listen to other people in a way that they feel understood and is respectful of others.
• Able to make timely decisions that take into account different factors in ambiguous circumstances, considering impacts internally and externally.
• Able to build initiatives despite doubts or resistance from others to deliver strategic impact.

• 7-9 years of experience in the field on the agency and/or on the client side having worked with Corporate / Lifestyle brands.

• The candidate needs to have excellent writing, proofreading, and communication skills in English and Arabic.

• Detailed-oriented work style, with good time management and organizational skills.

Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in May, subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential of every project.

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 currently providing programme management and looking for high-calibre, experienced professionals to lead integrated teams throughout each phase of the project.

The role will involve undertaking the packaging and procurement of high-value and complex work packages alongside the management contractor. Contract administration of the packages once awarded through to completion and all-round contract management.

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey:

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

• You will be a leading advocate of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards.


• You will possess advanced technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to the project portfolio.


• You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:

• You will lead the delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with the overall vision and objectives.


• You will direct the preparation of contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses to achieve formal execution by appropriate parties.


• You will proactively identify costing associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges and present these to clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

• You will lead operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations.


• You will work collaboratively towards the common goal of a net-zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.


• You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel:

• You will mentor, coach, and develop teams, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans and championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities.


• You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practices, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub.


• You will lead cost consultants to identify and execute opportunities that improve cost management procedures, templates and products to enhance services provided to stakeholders.

You’ll need to have:

• A degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent).


• Eligibility to obtain a work visa to work in KSA.


• Professional membership, i.e., MRICS/RICS (or equivalent), and moving towards fellowship, or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.


• Strong bidding and business development experience.


• Strong commercial and financial acumen.


• Sound knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.


• Management experience within large, diverse teams.


• Experience managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.


• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.

You’ll also have:

• Strong background in procuring, negotiation and placing large and complex packages.


• Ability to navigate through complex procurement routes.

Please note: Obtaining a visa in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is subject to a criminal record check and qualifications and may encounter age restrictions.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.

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