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Contract TypeContract TypeFull-time
Workplace typeWorkplace typeOn-site
LocationLocationRiyadh

About the Role

HENSOLDT Middle East is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of projects and programmes within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This opportunity is exclusively open to Saudi Nationals. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing projects from initiation to completion, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, schedule, quality, and customer requirements. At this senior level, the role includes leading multiple projects or large, complex programmes, managing cross-functional teams, driving stakeholder engagement, and ensuring successful project outcomes aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee contractual programme and project execution.
  • Create and maintain a robust Project Management structure and team.
  • Coordinate project kick-off meetings with all relevant stakeholders.
  • Ensure effective scope management throughout project execution, preventing negative impacts on schedule, technical objectives, or cost unless formally agreed upon.
  • Utilize project execution, control, and monitoring tools (*, Qmuzik/SAP) and PMO-defined KPIs to measure performance.
  • Deliver contracted project milestones to the end user as a complete solution.
  • Ensure requirements are formally agreed upon and documented for traceability during and after project execution, within technical, schedule, and budget constraints.
  • Participate in major contract scope change negotiations and/or requirements changes as needed.
  • Plan projects to achieve the Business Case, including resource planning, budgeting, scheduling, and creating/maintaining risk and issue logs.
  • Allocate Project Management resources effectively for work execution.
  • Monitor Project Management output and workload.
  • Create, maintain, and monitor monthly delivery and expenditure forecasts.
  • Manage the procurement of parts according to project scope.
  • Ensure and review regular project scope outputs by the project team and align execution plans accordingly.
  • Collaborate with technical teams, engineers, and external suppliers to ensure proposed technical solutions meet customer expectations for functionality, maintainability, usability, and producibility.
  • Work with systems engineers to ensure proper gate reviews are conducted to support decision-making and maintain technical integrity.
  • Ensure projects are properly executed and closed in line with the project management process.
  • Conduct gate project meetings to ensure delivery according to agreed standards.
  • Manage the mitigation of risks and issues within the project.
  • Serve as a bridge between external customers and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment of goals and milestones.
  • Regularly communicate with external customers and project teams to provide status updates and ensure alignment of activities with programme goals.
  • Report externally to the client on project execution status, covering technical and schedule aspects.
  • Report internally on execution status, including financial, technical, schedule, and risk status, to Programme Managers.
  • Conduct gate reviews for production readiness.
  • Conduct reviews on costs, budget, and the technical solution of the project.
  • Identify gaps and define future or follow-up actions.
  • Create a project closure report with recommendations.
  • Uphold Company Values and the PMO Code of Conduct by adhering to company policies and disciplinary codes.
  • Represent the Client internally and ensure the "Voice of the Customer" is heard.
  • Ensure company policies and procedures relating to Project Management are followed as practically reasonable.
  • Execute any reasonable ad hoc duties assigned by Executive Management within the scope of the role.
  • Suggest areas for improvement in internal processes and propose solutions.
  • Cooperate and add value within the PMO Business Unit wherever possible.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Minimum technical qualification; Undergraduate Engineering qualification or similar qualification is preferred.
  • PMP certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) is highly preferred.
  • Experience in a Defence environment, preferably within the Electronic Warfare domain.
  • Experience in project management, operational management, customer and stakeholder management, non-co-located team leadership, and team leadership.
  • Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in project management and delivery.

Required Skills

  • Proficiency in project planning and project control techniques and tools.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management (internal and external) with strong communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
  • Clear understanding of the project lifecycle and control of project outputs.
  • Ability to coordinate technical work and allocate resources according to project needs.
  • Expertise in scope and change management within complex project environments.
  • Strong understanding of project finance principles for effective budget and cost control.
  • Proven ability to lead and motivate diverse teams, including engineers, operators, technicians, and support staff.
  • Knowledge of project management methodologies such as PRINCE II, PMP, and Agile.
  • Understanding of complex systems within a design and development environment.
  • Application of Systems Engineering principles to project execution.

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. HENSOLDT Middle East is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a diverse and inclusive corporate culture. Applications are welcomed from all ethnic groups, with preference given to suitable candidates from designated groups in line with the company's commitment to equal employment opportunities.

Application Information

The application deadline is 29 June 2026. To apply, please submit your CV directly on the HENSOLDT Careers page. If you have not been contacted within 14 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Requirements

  • For Saudis Only
  • Requires 5-10 Years experience

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