L&D Project Manager (Senior Associate) - 6 Months

We are seeking a Senior Associate - Learning & Development (L&D) Project Management professional to support the delivery of training and capability development programs in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end training delivery, coordinating stakeholders, ensuring quality standards, and supporting client engagement activities. Physical presence in Riyadh is required to manage onsite training programsKey ResponsibilitiesProject Planning & CoordinationManage project handovers from the Business Development team.Ensure all project initiation requirements are completed before delivery.Set up clients within internal systems and portals.Organize project kick-off meetings with key stakeholders.Coordinate internal and external Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).Develop project schedules, timelines, resource plans, and logistics.Establish communication plans for all stakeholders. Training Delivery ManagementManage training content development activities.Coordinate trainers and SMEs throughout the engagement.Monitor delivery quality and adherence to project plans.Conduct quality checks during training delivery.Manage training logistics and participant experience.Quality & Risk ManagementEnsure quality standards across training materials and deliverables.Track project risks and implement mitigation plans.Analyze participant and client feedback.Monitor trainer performance and recommend improvements. Reporting & Commercial ManagementUpdate project tracking and reporting dashboards.Support revenue forecasting activities.Manage billing coordination and invoice tracking.Process supplier and contractor payments.Maintain accurate project documentation and status reports. Client ManagementServe as a key point of contact for clients.Collect and act upon client feedback.Conduct regular project status meetings.Support identification of additional learning opportunities.Build strong relationships with client stakeholders. Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, HR, Learning & Development, or a related discipline.PMP Certification or equivalent Project Management qualification preferred. Required SkillsExperience managing learning and development projects.Strong project planning and coordination capabilities.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Project.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.Experience managing multiple priorities and timelines.High attention to detail and organizational skills.Ability to work independently and take ownership of project delivery.Flexibility to support occasional evening or weekend training sessions