Senior Project Leader

Roles and responsibilities

• Initiate and set goals for projects and/or programs according to the strategic objectives of the organization.
• Plan the programs’ schedules from start to completion involving deadlines, milestones and processes.
• Develop, maintain and report on operational readiness reporting structure.
• Develop budgets for operations for preopening and post opening phases.
• Devise evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine the need for improvements.
• Supervise all program and project managers involved to provide feedback and resolve complex problems.
• Introduce methodologies to continuously enhance efficiency and productivity of procedures and people.
• Apply change, risk and resource management principles when needed.
• Compile reports prepared by managers to determine progress and issues to be presented to executive management.
• Keep executive management informed with detailed and accurate reports or presentations.
• Ensure program operations and activities adhere to legal guidelines and internal policies.
• Plan, monitor and manage projects from initiation through completion.
• Leads and coordinates project planning, resourcing, staffing, supply and contract management, progress reporting and troubleshooting and people management.
• Ensure project results meet stakeholder requirements regarding technical quality, reliability, schedule and cost.
• Be responsible for developing budgets and long-term plans based on company growth and strategic objectives.
• Establish the tools and systems necessary to effectively and proactively manage, control and report on all operational readiness aspects.
• Ensure all new projects comply with Miral Experiences operational requirements, standard operating procedures in addition to statutory authorities.
• Ensures control over cost, schedule, changes and appropriate risk management by reporting and discussing directly with the Director of Strategy and Development and interfacing with the other project stakeholders
• Lead strategic and quantitative assessment and recommendations of actions to be taken within projects or a program through a deep data driven analysis.
• As a participant of the New business Operations management team, the Project Director shall be involved in key departmental decisions. Responsible for delivering and evaluating the options and propose best alternative for those key topics that are subject for approval from the Director of Strategy and Development.
• Ensure the successful implementation and optimization of the Department’s strategy, responsibilities, services, and deliverables, by supporting and defining the procedures.
• For each new project or program; Define, implement and resource the appropriate organization structure to ensure outstanding service levels considering cost efficiency.

Desired candidate profile

• Ensure the successful implementation and optimization of the Department’s strategy, responsibilities, services, and deliverables, by supporting and defining the procedures.
• For each new project or program; Define, implement and resource the appropriate organization structure to ensure outstanding service levels considering cost efficiency.
  

Requirements:

• University Degree in Engineering / Project Management
• Masters in Project Management or Engineering Management
• 12 years Management experience at both strategic and tactical levels
• 3 Years in Senior Management Position or as a project Director.
• Ability to effectively and accurately project manage complex contractual arrangements
• Results driven
• Solid financial acumen
• Robust organizational & resource planning, operational efficiency and stakeholder management ability
• Clear and concise presentation skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to build effective working relationships.