515 Project Managers jobs in Riyadh

Join Qiddiya Investment Company as a Project Director - Sports Arenas, where you will take a lead role in the delivery and development of the sports arenas that form part of wider sports assets program. In this critical position, you will oversee the entire lifecycle of sports arena projects, ensuring that they meet operational goals and exceed expectations in project development and delivery.

• Lead the planning, design, development and delivery sports arena projects, ensuring adherence to quality, budget, and schedule.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and contractors to drive project delivery while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
• Develop project execution plans, identifying key milestones and deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and changes, facilitating effective communication with senior management and stakeholders.
• Foster relationships with local authorities, stakeholders, and industry partners to promote successful project outcomes.
• Implement project management best practices, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Mentor and guide project teams, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in project delivery.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and improve future project performance.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; a master's degree is a plus.
• A minimum of 12-15 years of experience in project management and must have delivered at least one sports arena/stadium project from design to handover stage
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale sports assets projects,
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead diverse teams and engage stakeholders effectively.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Join Qiddiya Investment Company as a Project Director - Sports Arenas, where you will take a lead role in the delivery and development of the sports arenas that form part of wider sports assets program. In this critical position, you will oversee the entire lifecycle of sports arena projects, ensuring that they meet operational goals and exceed expectations in project development and delivery.

• Lead the planning, design, development and delivery sports arena projects, ensuring adherence to quality, budget, and schedule
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and contractors to drive project delivery while maintaining high standards of safety and quality
• Develop project execution plans, identifying key milestones and deliverables throughout the project lifecycle
• Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and changes, facilitating effective communication with senior management and stakeholders
• Foster relationships with local authorities, stakeholders, and industry partners to promote successful project outcomes
• Implement project management best practices, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Mentor and guide project teams, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in project delivery
• Conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and improve future project performance

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; a master's degree is a plus
• A minimum of 12-15 years of experience in project management and must have delivered at least one sports arena/stadium project from design to handover stage
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale sports assets projects,
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead diverse teams and engage stakeholders effectively
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies and tools
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

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Join Qiddiya Investment Company as a Project Director - Sports Arenas, where you will take a lead role in the delivery and development of the sports arenas that form part of wider sports assets program. In this critical position, you will oversee the entire lifecycle of sports arena projects, ensuring that they meet operational goals and exceed expectations in project development and delivery.

• Lead the planning, design, development and delivery sports arena projects, ensuring adherence to quality, budget, and schedule.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and contractors to drive project delivery while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
• Develop project execution plans, identifying key milestones and deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and changes, facilitating effective communication with senior management and stakeholders.
• Foster relationships with local authorities, stakeholders, and industry partners to promote successful project outcomes.
• Implement project management best practices, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Mentor and guide project teams, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in project delivery.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and improve future project performance.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; a master's degree is a plus.
• A minimum of 12-15 years of experience in project management and must have delivered at least one sports arena/stadium project from design to handover stage
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale sports assets projects,
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead diverse teams and engage stakeholders effectively.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

JASARA PMC is on the lookout for a skilled Project Manager - Delivery (Theme Park Show) to join our team. As a leading program management company involved in major infrastructure projects within Saudi Arabia, JASARA PMC is committed to delivering exceptional value and quality through its operations, aligning with the goals of Vision 2030. The Project Manager - Delivery (Theme Park Show) will take the helm of design-build projects, ensuring seamless integration of project development and execution processes.

In-depth knowledge of show and entertainment design, engineering, and safety standards preferred.

Prior experience managing a Show team. Excellent understanding of scripts, show technologies, media and show control, etc.

An understanding of water-based shows and technologies is important as it is for AV, projection mapping, SFX and show control, delivery.

• Define show related project timeline, draft EOIs, PQQs, RFPs, other proposals, establish budgets and maintain show related documentation throughout project lifecycle.
• Coordinate internal teams and external resources, communicating guidelines and deadlines clearly, effectively and consistently for the show you are assigned.
• Assess risk throughout project lifecycle and anticipate internal, external and client needs and readily implement issue resolution with project stakeholders.
• Coordinate internal teams to delegate and prioritize tasks and conduct status updates and check-ins with individual team members to ensure completion of tasks.
• Provide regular show project status check-ins, progress tracking and updates on deliverables with internal teams, external resources, clients and stakeholders.
• Manage client and IP relationships throughout project lifecycle and uphold high standards for individual contributors, holding everyone accountable for their deadlines.

• Bachelor Arts degree: performing arts or similar related field, preferred.
• Higher National Diploma: Set design, performing arts or a related field minimum.
• PMP or other relevant project management certification (e.g., Prince2, Agile, etc.) - Desirablebut not a requirement
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified ScrumMaster(CSM) certified well regarded but not a requirement. Proficiency in English, Japanese and/or Arabic languages highly regarded but not essential.
• 6 - 10 years of experience in set design, show production or similar, leading complex projects from initiation to closure, within show and entertainment environment, preferably in a theme park or similar location-based entertainment field environment.
• Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously will be well regarded.
• Demonstrated ability to manage show and entertainment project scope, schedule, budget, and resources effectively utilizing appropriate digital tools.
• Proactive, with a drive for delivery and an ability to bring stakeholders together around a common vision.
• Strong training capabilities to foster the professional development of junior colleagues.
• Effectively manages and prioritizes workload and delivers to tight deadlines.
• Demonstrate Strong written and verbal skills in English. Other languages well regarded.
• Demonstrate proficient use of enterprise-level management software, such as (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera, Aconex, etc.) or similar systems
• Managing a team to deliver results
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and across multiple departments.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills.

JASARA PMC - Jacobs JV is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Manager with a specialization in Delivery for Theme Park projects. As a Senior Project Manager - Delivery at JASARA PMC, you will be responsible for leading and managing the design aspects of theme park or large mixed-use projects from inception to completion. You will work closely with design teams, stakeholders, and clients to ensure the successful delivery of innovative and immersive theme park experiences.

The Senior Project Director in the Delivery Department for theme park, is responsible for overseeing the successful execution of large-scale theme park project from concept (late stage) to completion. This role requires coordination across multiple departments, including design, engineering, procurement, and construction, ensuring the delivery of high-quality themed entertainment spaces that meet stakeholder expectations. The SPM Interiors is the primary point of contact for all delivery-related activities, managing timelines, budgets, and cross-functional teams to ensure the park opens on time and within scope expectation and quality markers across all interiors supported by the respective SPM Lands respectively.

• Lead the delivery of theme park construction projects, ensuring they meet all technical, operational, and safety standards over all interiors with a focus on overall coordination by interior as a discipline (rather than by land).
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules, aligning deliverables with key milestones per all interiors.
• Oversee multiple construction teams, managing subcontractors, engineers, architects, and other relevant professionals.
• Ensure that all project phases are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.
• Work with procurement teams to optimize resources, negotiate contracts, and manage suppliers.
• Report on financial progress and forecast upcoming expenses, ensuring stakeholders are informed of potential risks or cost overruns.
• Serve as the primary liaison between project teams, senior management, and external stakeholders, including clients and government bodies.
• Identify and mitigate risks that could impact project delivery, including construction delays, material shortages, and regulatory challenges.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and legal standards, including permits and inspections.
• Develop contingency plans to address potential project disruptions.
• Oversee and guide project managers, site supervisors, and other team members, ensuring clear communication and collaboration.
• Foster a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence within the project delivery teams.

• Bsc project Management or Bsc interior design and construction management or equivalent
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in project management, with a focus on theme park design and large mixed use project
• Strong knowledge and understanding of theme park design principles, trends, and best practices
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams, including architects, engineers, and creative specialists
• Proficiency in design software and tools, such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively
• Knowledge of relevant regulations, codes, and industry standards for theme park design

JASARA PMC - Jacobs JV is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Manager with a specialization in Delivery for Theme Park projects. As a Senior Project Manager - Delivery at JASARA PMC, you will be responsible for leading and managing the design aspects of theme park or large mixed-use projects from inception to completion. You will work closely with design teams, stakeholders, and clients to ensure the successful delivery of innovative and immersive theme park experiences.

The Senior Project Director in the Delivery Department for theme park, is responsible for overseeing the successful execution of large-scale theme park project from concept (late stage) to completion. This role requires coordination across multiple departments, including design, engineering, procurement, and construction, ensuring the delivery of high-quality themed entertainment spaces that meet stakeholder expectations. The SPM Interiors is the primary point of contact for all delivery-related activities, managing timelines, budgets, and cross-functional teams to ensure the park opens on time and within scope expectation and quality markers across all interiors supported by the respective SPM Lands respectively.

• Lead the delivery of theme park construction projects, ensuring they meet all technical, operational, and safety standards over all interiors with a focus on overall coordination by interior as a discipline (rather than by land).
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules, aligning deliverables with key milestones per all interiors.
• Oversee multiple construction teams, managing subcontractors, engineers, architects, and other relevant professionals.
• Ensure that all project phases are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.
• Work with procurement teams to optimize resources, negotiate contracts, and manage suppliers.
• Report on financial progress and forecast upcoming expenses, ensuring stakeholders are informed of potential risks or cost overruns.
• Serve as the primary liaison between project teams, senior management, and external stakeholders, including clients and government bodies.
• Identify and mitigate risks that could impact project delivery, including construction delays, material shortages, and regulatory challenges.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and legal standards, including permits and inspections.
• Develop contingency plans to address potential project disruptions.
• Oversee and guide project managers, site supervisors, and other team members, ensuring clear communication and collaboration.
• Foster a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence within the project delivery teams.

• Bsc project Management or Bsc interior design and construction management or equivalent
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in project management, with a focus on theme park design and large mixed use project
• Strong knowledge and understanding of theme park design principles, trends, and best practices
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams, including architects, engineers, and creative specialists
• Proficiency in design software and tools, such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively
• Knowledge of relevant regulations, codes, and industry standards for theme park design

JASARA PMC is on the lookout for a skilled Project Manager - Delivery (Theme Park Show) to join our team. As a leading program management company involved in major infrastructure projects within Saudi Arabia, JASARA PMC is committed to delivering exceptional value and quality through its operations, aligning with the goals of Vision 2030. The Project Manager - Delivery (Theme Park Show) will take the helm of design-build projects, ensuring seamless integration of project development and execution processes.

In-depth knowledge of show and entertainment design, engineering, and safety standards preferred.

Prior experience managing a Show team. Excellent understanding of scripts, show technologies, media and show control, etc.

An understanding of water-based shows and technologies is important as it is for AV, projection mapping, SFX and show control, delivery.

• Define show related project timeline, draft EOIs, PQQs, RFPs, other proposals, establish budgets and maintain show related documentation throughout project lifecycle.
• Coordinate internal teams and external resources, communicating guidelines and deadlines clearly, effectively and consistently for the show you are assigned.
• Assess risk throughout project lifecycle and anticipate internal, external and client needs and readily implement issue resolution with project stakeholders.
• Coordinate internal teams to delegate and prioritize tasks and conduct status updates and check-ins with individual team members to ensure completion of tasks.
• Provide regular show project status check-ins, progress tracking and updates on deliverables with internal teams, external resources, clients and stakeholders.
• Manage client and IP relationships throughout project lifecycle and uphold high standards for individual contributors, holding everyone accountable for their deadlines.

• Bachelor Arts degree: performing arts or similar related field, preferred.
• Higher National Diploma: Set design, performing arts or a related field minimum.
• PMP or other relevant project management certification (e.g., Prince2, Agile, etc.) - Desirablebut not a requirement
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified ScrumMaster(CSM) certified well regarded but not a requirement. Proficiency in English, Japanese and/or Arabic languages highly regarded but not essential.
• 6 - 10 years of experience in set design, show production or similar, leading complex projects from initiation to closure, within show and entertainment environment, preferably in a theme park or similar location-based entertainment field environment.
• Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously will be well regarded.
• Demonstrated ability to manage show and entertainment project scope, schedule, budget, and resources effectively utilizing appropriate digital tools.
• Proactive, with a drive for delivery and an ability to bring stakeholders together around a common vision.
• Strong training capabilities to foster the professional development of junior colleagues.
• Effectively manages and prioritizes workload and delivers to tight deadlines.
• Demonstrate Strong written and verbal skills in English. Other languages well regarded.
• Demonstrate proficient use of enterprise-level management software, such as (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera, Aconex, etc.) or similar systems
• Managing a team to deliver results
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and across multiple departments.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills.

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The Senior Manager will lead, inspire and drive the safe and timely delivery of the Vertical Links Project. This includes championing health, safety, and security, demonstrating Qiddiya values, and ensuring project schedules, budgets, and resources are effectively managed in collaboration with discipline leads, contractors, consultants and stakeholders. The role will drive scope completion to agreed timeframes and budgets, proactively resolve risks and roadblocks, and maintain strong stakeholder engagement.

The position will oversee scope management, constructability, contract alignment, change control, and cross-functional coordination. It includes supporting procurement and commercial teams and implementing best practice project management processes. By aligning delivery with Qiddiya’s and TBU strategic objectives, the Senior Manager will ensure the project work is completed to the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance.

• Drives and leads the health, safety, wellbeing and security culture on the project, empowering the team to operate in line with QIC policies, procedures and TBU objectives. Has the ability to conduct safety investigations, inspections and audits.
• Ensure the TBU Customer Experience strategies are understood, and a ‘Customer-first’ approach is integrated into all aspects of project planning, decision-making, and delivery.
• Demonstrate and role models leadership behaviors in line with Qiddiya values.
• Motivates and inspires a high-performance culture through clear direction, providing continuous feedback, recognizing and rewarding exceptional performance and fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation and accountability
• Provides visible and inclusive leadership, ensures effective succession planning, explores recruitment and retention strategies, and offers mentoring to both direct reports and the broader TBU.
• Collaborates with other directors, discipline leads and internal stakeholders and is accountable for the development, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of project execution across all functional areas during delivery.
• Prepares and presents strategies (procurement, constructability, logistics, interface etc.) to QIC governance and control committees as required.
• Ensures that project delivery plans, covering all aspects of project preparation, execution, and close-out, are robust, agreed upon, communicated to the team, implemented, and routinely reviewed for suitability.
• Identifies and assesses risks and opportunities, develops and applies appropriate mitigation strategies, and manages them through monthly reviews to confirm their continued validity, the effectiveness of planned mitigations, and to capture any newly emerging risks.
• Manages project delivery by ensuring robust, collaborative, and proactive communication with contractors, consultants and key on-site interfaces, supporting the successful completion of the scope in line with time, cost, HSE, Quality assurance and other performance objectives.
• Manages all changes related to the delivery of the scope through the defined TBU change management process, including early identification and communication to the line manager.
• Implements and maintains project management processes, tools, and best practices to ensure transparency, information accuracy, standardization, and continuous improvement.
• Leads the procurement process by selecting appropriate contract models, developing comprehensive scopes of work, facilitating effective market engagement, and conducting rigorous reviews to ensure the engagement of suitable contractors and consultants.
• Supports and works effectively with the commercial team to ensure contractual compliance and cost control is maintained to the highest level.
• Leads a broad range of project activities, including meetings, risk and opportunity sessions, value engineering, design reviews, site inspections, consultant and contractor evaluations, documentation reviews, training, executive reporting, contract and claims negotiations, public outreach, and other assigned tasks.
• Maintains awareness of industry trends, regulations, and best practices to continuously enhance project delivery.
• Conducts post-project reviews and retrospectives to capture lessons learned and identify opportunities for improvement, contributing to QIC’s continuous learning and organizational development.

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields such as Civil Engineering, Project Management, Risk Management, Construction Management
• Higher National Diploma: Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or a related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) and other relevant project management and professional engineer accreditation (e.g. Prince2, AgilePM) – Desirable but not mandatory
• 10+ years of experience in project management, leading complex projects from initiation to completion within a contracting or construction environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, effectively controlling scope, schedule, budget, and resources using appropriate digital tools.
• Proactive and delivery-focused, with a strong ability to align stakeholders around a common vision.
• Skilled in mentorship and coaching to support the professional growth of junior colleagues.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing business needs, with the ability to prioritize workloads and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with proficiency in enterprise-level management software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, Aconex, or equivalent.
• Experienced in managing teams delivering results in a collaborative, cross-departmental environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution abilities.

The Associate Director will lead, inspire and drive the safe and timely delivery of the Vertical Links Project. This includes championing health, safety, and security, demonstrating Qiddiya values, and ensuring project schedules, budgets, and resources are effectively managed in collaboration with discipline leads, contractors, consultants and stakeholders. The role will drive scope completion to agreed timeframes and budgets, proactively resolve risks and roadblocks, and maintain strong stakeholder engagement.

The position will oversee scope management, constructability, contract alignment, change control, and cross-functional coordination. It includes supporting procurement and commercial teams and implementing best practice project management processes. By aligning delivery with Qiddiya’s and TBU strategic objectives, the Associate Director will ensure the project work is completed to the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance.

• Drives and leads the health, safety, wellbeing and security culture on the project, empowering the team to operate in line with QIC policies, procedures and TBU objectives. Has the ability to conduct safety investigations, inspections and audits.
• Ensure the TBU Customer Experience strategies are understood, and a ‘Customer-first’ approach is integrated into all aspects of project planning, decision-making, and delivery.
• Demonstrate and role models leadership behaviors in line with Qiddiya values.
• Motivates and inspires a high-performance culture through clear direction, providing continuous feedback, recognizing and rewarding exceptional performance and fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation and accountability
• Provides visible and inclusive leadership, ensures effective succession planning, explores recruitment and retention strategies, and offers mentoring to both direct reports and the broader TBU.
• Collaborates with other directors, discipline leads and internal stakeholders and is accountable for the development, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of project execution across all functional areas during delivery.
• Prepares and presents strategies (procurement, constructability, logistics, interface etc.) to QIC governance and control committees as required.
• Ensures that project delivery plans, covering all aspects of project preparation, execution, and close-out, are robust, agreed upon, communicated to the team, implemented, and routinely reviewed for suitability.
• Identifies and assesses risks and opportunities, develops and applies appropriate mitigation strategies, and manages them through monthly reviews to confirm their continued validity, the effectiveness of planned mitigations, and to capture any newly emerging risks.
• Manages project delivery by ensuring robust, collaborative, and proactive communication with contractors, consultants and key on-site interfaces, supporting the successful completion of the scope in line with time, cost, HS&E, Quality assurance and other performance objectives.
• Manages all changes related to the delivery of the scope through the defined TBU change management process, including early identification and communication to the line manager.
• Implements and maintains project management processes, tools, and best practices to ensure transparency, information accuracy, standardization, and continuous improvement.
• Leads the procurement process by selecting appropriate contract models, developing comprehensive scopes of work, facilitating effective market engagement, and conducting rigorous reviews to ensure the engagement of suitable contractors and consultants.
• Supports and works effectively with the commercial team to ensure contractual compliance and cost control is maintained to the highest level.
• Leads a broad range of project activities, including meetings, risk and opportunity sessions, value engineering, design reviews, site inspections, consultant and contractor evaluations, documentation reviews, training, executive reporting, contract and claims negotiations, public outreach, and other assigned tasks.
• Maintains awareness of industry trends, regulations, and best practices to continuously enhance project delivery.
• Conducts post-project reviews and retrospectives to capture lessons learned and identify opportunities for improvement, contributing to QIC’s continuous learning and organizational development.

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields such as Civil Engineering, Project Management, Risk Management, Construction Management

• Higher National Diploma: Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or a related field.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) and other relevant project management and professional engineer accreditation (e.g. Prince2, AgilePM) – Desirable but not mandatory

• 10+ years of experience in project management, leading complex projects from initiation to completion within a contracting or construction environment.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, effectively controlling scope, schedule, budget, and resources using appropriate digital tools.

• Proactive and delivery-focused, with a strong ability to align stakeholders around a common vision.

• Skilled in mentorship and coaching to support the professional growth of junior colleagues.

• Flexible and adaptable to changing business needs, with the ability to prioritize workloads and meet tight deadlines.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with proficiency in enterprise-level management software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, Aconex, or equivalent.

• Experienced in managing teams delivering results in a collaborative, cross-departmental environment.

• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution abilities.