About the Role
AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is critical for the successful delivery of large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects within Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC region. The position requires a proven track record of leadership and strategic execution in managing complex projects in the Middle East.
Role Purpose and Responsibilities
The Senior Project Manager will ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to client standards. This involves defining project objectives, developing project plans, managing financial aspects, and overseeing scheduling. A key aspect of the role is leading and motivating project teams, ensuring efficient task completion, and maintaining clear communication. The role also encompasses proactive risk management, developing contingency plans, and adhering to health and safety standards and AtkinsRéalis' project management methodologies.
- Communicate project scope, fees, deliverables, and timelines to the project team through kick-off meetings and regular updates.
- Manage sub-consultant agreements and payments, providing technical oversight through the Design Management function.
- Ensure the Project Execution Plan addresses design management requirements, including integration and interface management between client needs and sub-consultant design packages.
- Support the Project Director and Project Manager in producing project management documentation and standard forms.
- Assist in the identification and management of project risks.
- Support the Project Director and Project Manager in identifying and managing scope changes and extensions.
- Identify resourcing issues and requirements, coordinating with Technical Team Leads.
- Escalate issues to the Project Director/Project Manager as required.
- Provide timely internal and external monthly reports by implementing a planned delivery schedule for routine reporting.
- Ensure Quality Systems processes are adhered to throughout project delivery.
- Undertake debriefs with the client to capture lessons learned and ensure client satisfaction.
- Assist in managing projects financially, technically, and contractually.
- Monitor Design Team progress and costs, highlighting deviations from the plan and coordinating with Technical Leads to mitigate potential overruns or underspends.
- Proactively manage risks using provided tools and regular team and client engagement, updating contingency requirements at least once per design stage.
- Prepare invoices for review and sign-off by the Project Director and maintain up-to-date financial registers.
- Liaise and interact with the client on the technical delivery components of the project.
Qualifications and Experience
A technical or engineering education and background is essential. A minimum of 20 years of experience within the Middle East is required. Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing processes is necessary. The role requires a strong background in:
- Risk management (both qualitative and quantitative).
- Schedule management, including schedule reviews and various schedule analyses.
- Cost management, encompassing cost estimation, cost control, and cost forecasting.
- Contracts Management, with specific knowledge of Saudi Government procurement law and its executive bylaws.
- Proficiency in PMI Standards of project management, including Earned Value Management and Change Control.
- Experience in the development and enhancement of organizational processes and procedures.
Required Skills
- Risk Management (qualitative and quantitative)
- Schedule Management (schedule reviews, schedule various analyses)
- Cost Management (cost estimate, cost control, cost forecasting)
- Contracts Management (including Saudi Government procurement law)
- Project Management Methodologies (*, PMI Standards, Earned Value Management, Change Control)
- Process Development and Enhancement
- Communication
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
Fluency in Arabic is preferred.
Work Location and Environment
This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization committed to connecting people, data, and technology to transform infrastructure and energy systems globally. The organization is dedicated to engineering a better future for its planet and its people.