Career Opportunities: Project Manager

About the Role

Almarai is seeking a Project Manager to oversee bakery capital projects in Al-Kharj. This full-time role involves managing projects from initial specification and tender through installation, commissioning, and handover to production. The Project Manager will ensure all projects align with specifications, approved drawings, and capital expenditure, while adhering to Almarai's quality system, standard quality procedures, and engineering specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver projects within the agreed scope, schedule, and approved capital expenditure.
• Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) at vendor premises and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) during installation, through to production handover.
• Control project spending against the approved budget and provide accurate forecasting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure all project work meets required specifications, hygienic design standards, and ISO 22000 food safety compliance.
• Ensure all installation, commissioning, and contractor activities are conducted safely and efficiently.
• Manage consultants, suppliers, contractors, and internal customers to achieve project objectives.
• Direct, manage, and develop the project team to meet current and future project demands.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in project management within bakery manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering bakery projects end-to-end.
• Hands-on experience in the installation and commissioning of bakery equipment.
• Thorough working knowledge of bakery technology and process equipment.
• Prior experience gained within large bakery plants in the Gulf region.
• Contract management experience with international equipment suppliers.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Al-Kharj, where the Project Manager will work with international equipment suppliers and local contractors to deliver complex capital projects within a large-scale bakery manufacturing environment.

Application Information

Almarai is seeking candidates with 5-10 years of relevant experience for this role. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.