31 Task Management jobs in Saudi Arabia

Job Summary:

The Project Planning and Risk Officer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring project plans, schedules, and risk management strategies across various projects within the organization. This role requires a strong understanding of project management methodologies, risk assessment techniques, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery. The ideal candidate will be meticulous, proactive, and possess excellent analytical and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning:

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, resource allocation, and budget.
• Create and maintain detailed project schedules using appropriate software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project).
• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to define project activities, dependencies, and critical paths.
• Monitor project progress against established baselines and identify any deviations or delays.
• Prepare and present regular project status reports, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and forecasts.
• Facilitate planning workshops and meetings to ensure alignment and buy-in from all stakeholders.
• Implement and maintain project planning tools and templates.

Risk Management:

• Identify, assess, and prioritize project risks and opportunities across all project phases.
• Develop and implement robust risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Maintain a comprehensive project risk register, tracking identified risks, their likelihood, impact, and proposed responses.
• Conduct regular risk reviews and updates with project teams and stakeholders.
• Monitor the effectiveness of risk mitigation measures and adjust strategies as needed.
• Provide training and guidance to project teams on risk management best practices.
• Report on overall project risk exposure and recommend actions to senior management.
• Conduct post-project reviews to identify lessons learned related to project planning and risk management.

General:

• Ensure all project planning and risk management activities adhere to company policies, procedures, and industry best practices.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes and tools.
• Act as a central point of contact for project planning and risk-related inquiries.
• Foster a culture of proactive planning and risk awareness within the organization.
• Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in project planning and risk management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in project planning, scheduling, and risk management roles, preferably within the (relevant industry, e.g., construction, IT, oil & gas) sector.
• Proven experience with project management software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., PMBOK, Agile, Waterfall).
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing risk management frameworks and processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• PMP, PMI-RMP, or other relevant certifications are highly desirable.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Arabic is a strong asset.

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Overview

The Senior Associate will support the Project Planning and Management (PPM) department by delivering operational and strategic intelligence, data analysis, and visualization across ongoing projects. The role is responsible for creating, maintaining, and enhancing interactive dashboards and reporting using advanced Power BI expertise. It includes managing operational systems, integrating data from multiple sources, optimizing processes, and driving innovative data solutions to ensure accurate, timely, and insightful decision-making support.

Responsibilities

• Data Analysis and Visualization: Design, build, and maintain interactive dashboards and operational reports that provide leadership with critical insights on projects, performance metrics, resource planning, and financial tracking.
• System Administration and Integration: Serve as a technical administrator, manage data integration, ensure data quality, and drive automation for improved reporting and process efficiency.
• Process Optimization: Identify, document, and improve cross-departmental operational processes, monitor key handoffs, and implement scalable solutions aligned with business needs.
• Operational Reporting and Alerts: Establish proactive alerting mechanisms to detect operational issues, monitor deliverable status across projects, and support operational meetings.
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Bring forward innovative technical solutions to improve business intelligence, enhance customer satisfaction, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform project management tasks as well as reporting on key activities and KPIs.

Qualifications and Experience

• Expert in Power BI development, including complex data modeling, and interactive dashboard design and creation.
• Proficient in spreadsheets, database querying (SQL/Postgres), Excel macros, or JSON/XML handling, and operational information management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and statistical analysis skills to develop business solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of hosting meetings, writing operational reports, and presenting findings.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities with attention to detail.
• Expertise in some business intelligence tool and Project Management system (e.g., Power BI, Clarity, Power Automate, Office 365).
• Hands-on experience administering databases, project management software, and content development systems.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally within a diverse and dynamic environment, preferably in PMO setup.
• Bachelor´s degree in Business Administration, MIS, or any other related field with 4+ years of experience or
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, MIS, or any other related field with 2+years of relevant experience

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Description:

Group overview:

Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design & development centers and a host of facilities in the Middle East and other countries.

alfanar is involved in:

• Electrical, Electromechanical and Civil Engineering Construction
• Manufacturing and Marketing Electrical Construction Products
• Allied Engineering Services

Our Main Divisions:

• alfanar electric
• alfanar Construction
• alfanar Building Systems

alfanar electric

alfanar electric is the industrial arm of alfanar, manufacturing a variety of low, medium and high voltage electrical construction products.

alfanar electric operates industries in:

• Riyadh and Jubail, Saudi Arabia
• Dubai, UAE
• London, UK

alfanar has a development and engineering center in Chennai, India.

Industrial Complex, Riyadh

The center of alfanar’s industrial activities is alfanar Industrial Complex situated in the Third Industrial Zone on Al-Kharj Road, Riyadh.

Spread across 700,000 square meters, the Complex houses alfanar’s facilities.

The Complex has a comprehensive infrastructure including a data and communication center as well as a commercial zone.

Job Purpose

To develop, monitor, and control project schedules while supporting invoicing processes to ensure accurate tracking of progress, deliverables, and financial milestones. The role provides planning insights, prepares reports, and supports project teams to achieve timely and cost-effective project execution.

Key Accountability Areas

Project Scheduling

• Develop detailed project schedules, including tasks, milestones, and deliverables based on project requirements.
• Define the critical path and identify dependencies and constraints to optimize timelines.
• Prepare and maintain baseline schedules and ensure alignment with overall project objectives.
• Integrate schedules with procurement and invoicing plans to avoid delays.

Progress Monitoring and Control

• Monitor project performance against the baseline schedule and identify variances.
• Update schedules with actual progress and forecast remaining work.
• Analyze schedule deviations and propose corrective or recovery actions.
• Ensure proper tracking of key performance indicators such as planned vs. actual progress.

Invoicing and Financial Tracking

• Align project schedules with billing milestones to ensure timely invoicing.
• Prepare and verify progress reports and completion certificates required for invoicing.
• Coordinate with finance and project teams to ensure accurate billing and payment follow-ups.
• Track payment statuses and support resolution of invoicing disputes or delays.

Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare regular progress reports, dashboards, and project performance updates for stakeholders.
• Provide detailed analysis of project delays, risks, and impacts.
• Maintain accurate planning records, including schedule revisions, approvals, and forecasts.
• Support project status meetings with updated reports and recommendations.

Coordination and Collaboration

• Coordinate with project managers, engineering teams, contractors, and finance teams for schedule and invoicing updates.
• Act as a central point of contact for schedule-related and financial milestone issues.

Risk and Impact Analysis

• Identify potential schedule risks and assess their impact on project milestones and billing.
• Recommend mitigation strategies to minimize delays and disruptions.
• Conduct what-if scenario analysis to evaluate different planning and financial strategies.

Role Accountability

HR Proficiency:

• Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job

Delivery:

• Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
• Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
• Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-Solving:

• Solve any related problems arise and escalate any complex operational issues.

Quality:

• Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.

Business Process Improvements:

• Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automations opportunities as much as possible.

Compliance:

• Comply to related policy and procedures and work instructions.

Health, Safety, and Environment:

• Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products/services.

Academic Qualification Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or Any relevant fieldWork Experience 4 to 6 YearsTechnical / Functional Competencies Project Change Management Project Coordination Project Issues Management Project Cost Management Project Tracking and Reporting Project Management Tools Project Resource Management Project Risk Management

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The Project Control Planning Manager plays a crucial role in the real estate sector by overseeing project planning and control processes to ensure successful project delivery. This position requires a strategic thinker who can manage resources effectively while maintaining a keen focus on timelines and budgets. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders, ensuring that all project objectives are met while adhering to company standards and regulations.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement project control strategies to monitor project progress and performance.
2. Coordinate with project managers to establish project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
3. Analyze project data and provide regular reports to senior management on project status and forecasts.
4. Identify potential risks and develop mitigation plans to address them proactively.
5. Facilitate communication between project teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals.
6. Conduct regular project reviews and audits to ensure compliance with established standards.
7. Lead and mentor junior project control staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
8. Utilize project management software and tools to enhance project tracking and reporting.
9. Ensure that all project documentation is accurate and up-to-date.
10. Collaborate with finance teams to align project budgets with organizational financial goals.

Preferred Candidate:

1. Proven experience in project control and planning within the real estate industry.
2. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
5. Proficiency in project management software and tools.
6. Leadership experience with a focus on team development.
7. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
8. Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and environments.
9. Knowledge of local regulations and compliance standards in Saudi Arabia.
10. Professional certification in project management (PMP, PRINCE2, etc.) is a plus.

Skills

• Must have extensive high-rise towers and buildings experience - over 20 years
• Expertise in project management methodologies and best practices.
• Strong proficiency in project scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex data sets.
• Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial management principles.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with risk management strategies.

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Qiddiya Investment Company is looking for a strategic and analytical Manager - Finance Business Partner to join our team. In this critical role, you will act as a bridge between the finance department and business operations, providing insights and recommendations to enhance financial performance and support our organizational goals.

As the Manager of Finance Business Partner, you will collaborate with various stakeholders to deliver financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, ensuring that financial objectives align with business initiatives. Your ability to interpret data and present it effectively will empower teams to make informed decisions and drive operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business units to provide financial insights and recommendations that support strategic decision-making
• Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial plans, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives
• Analyze financial performance and identify trends to drive improvement and inform future strategies
• Develop and maintain financial models and presentations for senior management review
• Support operational teams in understanding financial implications of projects and initiatives
• Monitor key performance indicators and report findings to stakeholders
• Participate in cross-functional projects to enhance financial processes and systems
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; an MBA or relevant certification (e.g., CPA) is preferred
• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in finance, accounting, or financial analysis with an emphasis on business partnering
• Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across various functions
• Proficiency in financial modeling and advanced Excel skills
• Experience with financial reporting tools and ERP systems is a plus
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  
  

Benefits

Offering a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Seniority level

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Other
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Project Manager - Master Planning to join our team! In this role you will get to for overseeing and managing the activities of a diverse team across three main delivery streams:

What You’ll Be Doing

• Collaborate closely with the Project Manager and/or Design Director to manage designers and specialist consultants.
• Manage consultants to ensure the delivery of high-quality urban design concept drawings and reports.
• Manage consultants in the preparation of technical design packages through to tender and monitor construction quality.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Discipline Leads, and internal and external team members, including master planners, architects, urban designers, specialist designers, engineers, and quantity surveyors.
• Plan, delegate, and manage workflows within the team structure, ensuring efficient reporting and planning processes.
• Act as a primary liaison with clients and their representatives, maintaining strong professional relationships.
• Contribute to the preparation of client reports, technical proposals, including estimating levels of effort, developing work plans, and creating project schedules.
• Stay updated on industry trends and technologies by maintaining affiliations with professional societies.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from a recognized university.
• A minimum of 15 years of experience in the master planning and urban design field, with a demonstrated progression of responsibilities.
• Proven experience managing teams within established architecture/engineering firms or on the client side.
• Familiarity with Saudi Arabian municipalities, developers, and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong leadership and project delivery skills, with a track record of managing complex design projects.
• Knowledge of sustainability principles such as LEED, Mostadam, or similar certifications; certification is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; proficiency in Arabic is an advantage.

Preferred Attributes

• Ability to inspire and lead multidisciplinary teams toward achieving a shared design vision.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a focus on delivering innovative solutions.
• A proactive approach to client engagement and stakeholder management.
• Commitment to sustainability and environmentally responsible design practices.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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**Job Description:**
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented **Project Manager - Master Planning** to join our team! In this role you will get to for overseeing and managing the activities of a diverse team across three main delivery streams:
**What You'll Be Doing:**
+ Collaborate closely with the Project Manager and/or Design Director to manage designers and specialist consultants.
+ Manage consultants to ensure the delivery of high-quality urban design concept drawings and reports.
+ Manage consultants in the preparation of technical design packages through to tender and monitor construction quality.
+ Coordinate with Project Managers, Discipline Leads, and internal and external team members, including master planners, architects, urban designers, specialist designers, engineers, and quantity surveyors.
+ Plan, delegate, and manage workflows within the team structure, ensuring efficient reporting and planning processes.
+ Act as a primary liaison with clients and their representatives, maintaining strong professional relationships.
+ Contribute to the preparation of client reports, technical proposals, including estimating levels of effort, developing work plans, and creating project schedules.
+ Stay updated on industry trends and technologies by maintaining affiliations with professional societies.
**What Required Skills You'll Bring:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Architecture from a recognized university.
+ A minimum of 15 years of experience in the master planning and urban design field, with a demonstrated progression of responsibilities.
+ Proven experience managing teams within established architecture/engineering firms or on the client side.
+ Familiarity with Saudi Arabian municipalities, developers, and regulatory frameworks.
+ Strong leadership and project delivery skills, with a track record of managing complex design projects.
+ Knowledge of sustainability principles such as LEED, Mostadam, or similar certifications; certification is preferred.
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; proficiency in Arabic is an advantage.
**Preferred Attributes:**
+ Ability to inspire and lead multidisciplinary teams toward achieving a shared design vision.
+ Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a focus on delivering innovative solutions.
+ A proactive approach to client engagement and stakeholder management.
+ Commitment to sustainability and environmentally responsible design practices.
Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to .
About Us
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

The Role
Linum Consult’s client is an international design, engineering and management company. They are currently seeking an Arabic-speaking Project Manager specialising in Urban Planning to join their strategic spatial planning projects for three regions in Saudi Arabia. RESPONSIBILITIES • Overseeing the development and delivery of all the projects’ deliverables, working alongside the Programme Lead, Project Managers, and Experts to ensure excellent quality across their final submittals • Engaging and managing relevant designers across multiple built environment disciplines in their expert network, contributing to project development and delivery • Providing facilitation and leading design workshops with diverse audiences, across public and private sector organisations, civic and community groups • Ensuring all tasks are delivered to the agreed contract, meeting quality standards, financial targets and all deliverables on time • Providing high quality client and stakeholder management • Monitoring activities across projects, sharing information, learning and applying improved techniques • Ensuring that evaluation and project data and details are captured appropriately and actively contributing to final reports

Requirements
PROFILE • Degree or professional qualification in Engineering, Architecture or Design • 10-15 years’ experience in urban planning working for consultancies, with a number of years in project management • Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage 2-3 master planning projects concurrently • Excellent technical understanding of the principles of design for people and the planet, and the practical delivery of good quality habitations, and the ability to convey these through advocacy, training, and in critiquing designs and plans • Fluency in Arabic and English is essential, along with excellent communication and presentation skills • Very strong teamworking skills, with the ability to interact effectively with a wide range of stakeholders

About the company
Linum Consult is a niche global consultancy specialising in international recruitment of white collar workers across the Construction & Engineering, Mining and Oil & Gas sectors. We provide a full 360 consultancy service for clients, candidates and partners to eliminate the potential pitfalls of international mobilisation. All Linum Consultants are industry experts with in country, international, multi-cultural experience. We provide precise market information combined with local knowledge to help facilitate informed decisions that are often life changing.

Overview

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

We are looking for an experienced Project Director to support the Client in overseeing the creation and delivery of large-scale transport strategies, master plans, and regulatory frameworks, as well as managing public-private sector engagement. The Project Director will ensure effective coordination across all projects and partners to achieve reliable, high-capacity transport solutions within the region.

Key Responsibilities

Transport Strategy & Master Planning

• Lead the formulation and implementation of comprehensive transport strategies, master plans, studies, executive programs, and initiatives central to the Client’s mandate.
• Review and evaluate strategies and plans submitted by ministries and government bodies to ensure consistency with national priorities, providing expert assessment of potential sector impacts within the Employer’s remit.

Public-Private Sector Partnership Development:

• Define innovative business models and build strategic partnerships with private and non-profit sectors to expand and enhance transport services.
• Develop programs and incentive mechanisms to encourage and supervise private sector participation, subject to Authority approval.

Network Planning & Facilities Location:

• Oversee the establishment of internal public transport network routes, lines, and the location of transport facilities in close coordination with the Public Transport Authority and other relevant entities.
• Identify and secure assets and land required for transport infrastructure, following the Client’s procedures for allocation.

Technical Standards & Regulatory Compliance:

• Develop and implement technical specifications, safety standards, and operational requirements for all transport modes and routes, ensuring regulatory compliance and securing relevant authority approvals.
• Prepare and review activity requirements and operational procedures jointly with competent authorities.

Fare, Fee & Revenue Management:

• Set and coordinate the determination of public transport fares, licensing and service fees, and collection mechanisms with appropriate authorities, ensuring transparency and accountability in all financial processes.

Stakeholder Coordination & Oversight:

• Define roles and responsibilities, and coordinate efforts of all entities active in the transport sector, overseeing the implementation of ongoing and new programs/projects.
• Align and collaborate with external transport authorities on strategies and plans that extend beyond the Center’s geographical scope.

Asset & Service Regulation:

• Oversee and regulate licensed companies and individuals delivering transport services, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Supervise the construction and maintenance of future transport routes within the jurisdiction, collaborating with responsible partners.

Sector Performance & Problem Solving:

• Analyze and address challenges impacting transport services, developing data-driven solutions and advising competent authorities accordingly.
• Establish monitoring systems and performance indicators to ensure sector integration, enhanced capacity, and service excellence.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Transport Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 20 years of progressive experience in transport planning/ Transport Policy Advisory with at least 10 years in senior project leadership roles involving multi-modal, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Extensive experience in developing and implementing urban/regional transport strategies and master plans in the GCC/ Middle East.
• Proven ability to manage public-private partnerships and navigate complex regulatory environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to deliver C-Level/ Board Presentations
• Proficient in English; knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Transport Vision & Leadership
• Master Planning & Project Integration
• Stakeholder & Partnership Management
• Regulatory Compliance & Governance
• Technical & Safety Standards Development
• Financial & Fare Structuring
• Analytical Decision-Making
• Quality & Performance Management
• Strong team player
• Transparency

Systra is an equal opportunity company; this position is open to all applicants.

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