Linum Consult’s client is an established engineering services and consulting company currently seeking a bilingual Arabic- and English-speaking Director of Planning to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Overseeing portfolio management across all phases and reporting on their progress in the form of reports, meetings, and dashboards to stakeholders
- Participating in the development of five-year portfolio plans
- Ensuring projects follow a proper stage gates approach in accordance with established standards
- Overseeing change requests at the portfolio level in coordination with the project planning and governance team
- Guiding direct reports regarding their responsibilities, providing feedback and advice to achieve department goals
PROFILE
- Degree qualification in Engineering, Information Technology, or Management, ideally with a masters
- 15 years of experience in strategic planning and project management of major initiatives and developments
- Certified PMP and CAPM from PMI, and Strategic Planning & KPI Practitioner from GPMA
- Excellent managerial skills, with demonstrable history of strategic planning, budgeting, change management, and risk assessment
- Influential at senior levels, with the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders
- Excellent spoken and written English and Arabic, with good communication skills
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, please send your CV to middle.east@linumconsult.com for the attention of Fatima Rodriguez, detailing your current financial package and notice period.