Project Manager📣 إعلان

About Basamh Group

Basamh Group is a consumer-centric ecosystem with over 75 years of experience, serving the MEA region. The group's mission is to foster growth for individuals and companies by empowering talent and building collaborative relationships for sustainable success. Excellence in distribution is driven by Basamh Trading Company (BTC) in retail and Specialized Food Services (SFS) in HORECA, while GoodyCo leads marketing and brand building, and Thokoman Foods anchors manufacturing capabilities. Guided by core values of true ownership, passion to grow, transparency, and family spirit, Basamh Group is committed to establishing long-term partnerships and building a legacy of homegrown success stories.

The Project Manager Role

Basamh Group is seeking a Project Manager to join its team in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role requires 5-10 years of relevant experience. The Project Manager will be responsible for leading and managing the full lifecycle of initiatives, ensuring alignment with cost, quality, and time objectives. This position is central to executing the Initiatives Management process, driving strategic execution, and leading the continuous improvement of initiative planning and execution frameworks across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate and execute Initiatives Management strategies in alignment with broader Operations and business strategies.
• Provide leadership and direction to project teams to ensure strategic goals are met.
• Lead end-to-end Project and Initiatives Management for current operations and future Goody product range expansions.
• Ensure systematic and timely execution of multiple, concurrent complex projects.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in Project Management and Operations interface, driving education and continuous process improvement across teams.
• Drive executional excellence in complex new product initiatives across quality, cost, and time targets.
• Define and align project objectives and scope with stakeholders.
• Lead project planning, resource allocation, feasibility assessments, and scheduling.
• Oversee execution, change control, risk management, and regular project reviews.
• Ensure proactive stakeholder communication and cross-functional alignment.
• Lead execution of strategic, cross-functional projects within the Initiatives Management domain.
• Align initiative execution with business transformation and growth strategies.

New Product Development and Operational Governance

• Lead project teams in launching new products, from supplier identification through to quality qualification and market launch.
• Drive cross-functional coordination across formula/packaging development, sourcing, quality, logistics, and market planning functions.
• Ensure the structured delivery of product innovations using phase-in/phase-out and qualification processes.
• Implement robust project management governance for all initiatives.
• Oversee delivery of sourcing, design, and quality components in accordance with project milestones.
• Ensure initiatives are delivered within agreed parameters of cost, quality, and timing.
• Lead tracking, root-cause analysis, and mitigation planning for project delays and deviations.
• Maintain and report on Initiatives Management KPIs to ensure visibility and accountability.

Systems, Reporting, and Team Leadership

• Maintain up-to-date initiatives data and dashboards, driving data-led decision-making.
• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of departmental reports in compliance with company standards.
• Ensure all activities align with safety, quality, and environmental management policies, supporting a culture of compliance and accountability.
• Set clear performance objectives, offer necessary support, and regularly evaluate and provide feedback on direct reports’ performance.
• Actively participate in the identification and recruitment of key talent for the function.
• Provide clear direction, prioritize tasks, delegate responsibilities, and monitor workflow.
• Create opportunities for team members to contribute to improvement, innovation, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in market planning, brand management, or marketing strategy, with a strong background in the food or FMCG sector.
• Strong experience in market planning, brand strategy, or marketing management, ideally in the food or FMCG industry.
• Proven track record in developing and executing successful market strategies.
• Familiarity with market research techniques and tools.