Project Manager

About Almarai

Almarai is recognized as the world's largest vertically integrated dairy company and the largest food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company in the region. Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Almarai is ranked as the #1 FMCG Brand in the MENA region and holds a market leadership position across all its categories within the GCC. The company currently employs over 46,000 professionals across the GCC, Egypt, and Jordan.

The Opportunity

Almarai is undergoing an aggressive expansion program, complemented by acquisitions in new vertical markets. This growth has created an opportunity to join a dynamic multinational team dedicated to furthering the group's strategic growth plans. The company reported a net income of SAR billion on sales of SAR 22 billion in 2025.

About the Project Manager Role

Almarai is seeking a highly experienced Project Manager to plan, execute, and manage bakery capital projects. This full-time role involves overseeing projects from initial specification and tender processes through installation, commissioning, and final handover to production. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing international equipment suppliers and local contractors, ensuring all projects adhere to laid-down specifications, approved drawings, and approved capital expenditure, while complying with Almarai's quality system, standard quality procedures, and engineering specifications. This position is based in Al Kharj, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver projects according to 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 in a safe and efficient manner.
• Manage consultants, suppliers, contractors, and internal customers to ensure project objectives are met.
• Direct, manage, and develop the project team to meet current and future project demands.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in project management, specifically within engineering or manufacturing environments.
• Proven ability to manage complex capital projects from conception to completion.
• Experience with international equipment suppliers and local contractors.
• Strong understanding of quality systems, standard quality procedures, and engineering specifications.
• Familiarity with hygienic design standards and ISO 22000 food safety compliance is preferred.

Location

This full-time position is based in Al Kharj, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.