Project Planning & Execution:
- Lead the planning and execution of strategic projects, ensuring alignment with the company’s overall objectives.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and milestones, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Prioritize tasks and resources effectively to meet tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
Stakeholder Management & Communication:
- Engage with various stakeholders, including senior leadership, shareholders, and cross-functional teams, to ensure project objectives are clearly defined and communicated.
- Serve as a key point of contact for project updates, facilitating regular meetings to keep stakeholders informed on progress, challenges, and risks.
- Utilize strong emotional intelligence (EQ) to navigate complex situations, influence decisions, and maintain positive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Monitoring & Reporting:
- Track and monitor project progress, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
- Prepare and present regular status reports to the Head of PMO and senior leadership, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and recommendations.
- Conduct post-project evaluations to assess the success of initiatives and identify areas for future improvement.
Resource & Budget Management:
- Manage project resources, including personnel, budgets, and external vendors, to ensure efficient use of assets in achieving project objectives.
- Coordinate with department heads to allocate the necessary resources and support for strategic initiatives.
Process Improvement & Adaptability:
- Continuously review project management processes to identify and implement improvements that enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Demonstrate adaptability in managing changing project requirements and priorities, ensuring high-quality outcomes despite tight deadlines.
Skills
- 5 to 8 years of experience in a strategy consulting practice or a similar role with a strong focus on project management.
- Proven experience working on cross-functional projects in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with high emotional intelligence to effectively manage relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership and shareholders.
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, multitask effectively, and meet tight deadlines.
- English and Arabic language skills