Sr Project Manager (Retail Projects)📣 Job Ad

About the Role

A prominent retail organization operating in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead significant retail development initiatives. This role will be responsible for overseeing large-scale projects, including store expansion, fit-outs, and capital investments across the Kingdom. The successful candidate will manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, quality standards, and timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of retail development projects, including store rollouts, renovations, and fit-outs.
• Manage comprehensive project planning, encompassing budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and stakeholder coordination.
• Oversee and manage the performance of consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal project teams to achieve project objectives.
• Ensure all projects comply with company standards, relevant local regulations, Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) requirements, and quality benchmarks.
• Proactively monitor project risks, manage variations, and implement change management processes.
• Drive timely project execution while maintaining cost efficiency and operational excellence.
• Prepare detailed project reports and provide updates to senior management.
• Support the organization's strategic expansion initiatives and capital investment programs.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive project management experience, with a strong preference for experience in retail, commercial, mixed-use, or real estate development sectors.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully managing multiple projects concurrently.
• In-depth knowledge of fit-out processes, construction methodologies, design coordination, and project controls.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and leadership capabilities.
• Experience working within the GCC region, with prior experience in Saudi Arabia being an advantage.

Required Skills

• Project Management
• Retail Development
• Store Expansion
• Fit-out
• Capital Projects
• Budgeting
• Scheduling
• Procurement
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Compliance
• HSE Requirements
• Risk Management
• Change Management
• Project Reporting
• Strategic Expansion
• Construction Management
• Design Coordination
• Project Controls
• Leadership

Additional Information

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A PMP certification is preferred.