Senior Project Manager

SENIOR PROJECTS MANAGERPURPOSELead and oversee the full portfolio of FM project delivery across government and private sector contracts, ensuring consistent operational excellence, contract profitability, client satisfaction, and strategic growth. The Senior Projects Manager is accountable for the performance of all Project Managers (Government and Private Sector), driving standardized project execution, risk management, and cross-portfolio synergies in alignment with the company's strategic objectives and Saudi Vision 2030.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES•      Own and manage the full FM project portfolio across government and private sector contracts, ensuring delivery against scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets.•      Set the strategic direction for the Projects Department, aligning project execution priorities with the company's annual business plan and growth strategy.•      Lead, mentor, and develop the Project Manager team (Government and Private), ensuring accountability, capability building, and succession readiness.•      Chair weekly and monthly project review meetings, tracking performance, risks, issues, and corrective actions across all active contracts.•      Drive portfolio-level resource planning, manpower allocation, and capacity forecasting to optimize utilization across contracts.•      Monitor contract P&L performance at portfolio level, ensuring margin protection, cost control, and early identification of commercial risks.•      Review and approve project budgets, cost forecasts, variation orders, and commercial claims before submission to clients.•      Lead contract renewal strategies and negotiate key commercial terms in coordination with the COO and Business Development.•      Ensure accurate and timely billing, revenue recognition, and collection support across all project contracts.•      Oversee mobilization and demobilization planning for new and expiring contracts, ensuring readiness and smooth transitions.•      Serve as the senior escalation point for project-related client issues across both government and private sector portfolios.•      Build and maintain strategic relationships with key clients, government entities, consultants, and stakeholders at a senior level.•      Lead quarterly business reviews with top-tier clients, presenting portfolio performance, improvement initiatives, and value-add proposals.•      Ensure alignment between client expectations and operational delivery through structured governance and communication frameworks.•      Drive standardized project management methodologies, SOPs, templates, and reporting frameworks across the Projects Department.•      Ensure SLA/KPI compliance, PPM execution, and work order management standards are consistently met across all contracts.•      Champion continuous improvement initiatives: productivity optimization, subcontractor performance, service quality enhancements.•      Ensure full compliance with HSE standards, Saudi regulations, civil defence requirements, and client-specific safety protocols across all project sites.•      Identify, assess, and mitigate portfolio-level project risks including contract disputes, cost overruns, manpower shortages, and regulatory changes.•      Ensure compliance with company Delegation of Authority (DoA) for project-related approvals and commitments.•      Support the COO in strategic planning, annual budgeting, bid/no-bid decisions, and business development initiatives.•      Ensure audit readiness across the project portfolio, maintaining complete contract documentation, approvals, and performance records.•      Conduct performance evaluations for direct reports (Project Managers) and drive KPI-linked accountability across the team.•      Identify skill gaps and coordinate with HR on training plans, certifications, and career development for the projects team.•      Drive Saudization strategy within the Projects Department in alignment with company targets and Nitaqat requirements.KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIS)•      Portfolio contract profitability vs. budget (target: gross margin delivery per contract)•      SLA/KPI compliance rate across all contracts (target: >95%)•      Client satisfaction scores across portfolio (target: >4.5/5)•      Contract renewal and retention rate (target: >90%)•      Mobilization success rate (target: on-time, on-budget, zero critical findings)•      PM completion rate across portfolio (target: >95%)•      HSE performance: zero LTI, audit score >90%•      Revenue and billing accuracy (target: <2% variance)•      Saudization achievement within Projects Department•      Team capability index (training completion, certification targets)REPORTING LINEReports directly to: COO (COO)Direct reports: Project Manager — Government Sector, Project Manager — Private Sector, Assistant Project Managers, Projects AdministratorFunctional coordination with: Finance, Procurement, HR, Logistics, HSE, Estimation, and Business DevelopmentREQUIREMENTSMUST-HAVE:•      Bachelor's degree in Engineering ( Electric Engineer or Mechanic Engineer ), Construction Management, or related field•      7+ years of experience in project/contract management within facility management or related industries•      7+ years in a senior or multi-project leadership role managing both government and private sector portfolios•      Proven track record of managing large FM contract portfolios (SAR 50M+ annual value)•      Strong commercial and financial acumen: P&L management, budgeting, variation management, and margin protection•      Deep knowledge of Saudi government procurement regulations, compliance requirements, and Saudization mandates•      Advanced project planning and scheduling skills (MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent)•      Excellent leadership, client management, and stakeholder engagement capabilities•      Fluent in English and Arabic (written and spoken)NICE-TO-HAVE:•      MBA or Master's degree in Engineering Management, Business Administration, or related field•      PMP, PMI-PfMP (Portfolio Management Professional), or equivalent certification•      CFM (Certified Facility Manager) or IWFM qualification•      NEBOSH or equivalent HSE certification•      Experience with CAFM systems and ERP platforms•      Previous experience with Saudi CompaniesTOOLS & SYSTEMS•      MS Project •      CAFM (Computer-Aided Facility Management) system•      ERP system •      Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)•      Project dashboarding tools•      Document management systems