Role Purpose
Manage project governance, scheduling, regulatory submissions, and cross-stakeholder coordination for the automotive manufacturing program, ensuring timely execution, compliance, and effective communication with internal teams, government authorities, and JV partners.
Key Responsibilities
Project Governance & Coordination
- Lead scheduling of project milestones across all stakeholders.
- Establish and manage a regular meeting cadence for internal, external, and JV stakeholders.
- Track progress, issues, and action items, ensuring timely closure.
Regulatory & Government Liaison
- Prepare, submit, and monitor applications, licenses, and permits with government and non-government authorities.
- Liaise with Government Relations and relevant departments to secure approvals at each stage of the project.
- Ensure adherence to all applicable Saudi regulations and localization requirements.
Documentation & Compliance
- Act as the custodian of all legal, regulatory, and project documentation.
- Maintain centralized records of contracts, submissions, permits, and correspondence.
- Ensure audit compliance, traceability, and document integrity.
Reporting & Stakeholder Management
- Prepare executive dashboards and status reports for senior leadership and JV partners.
- Manage communication, expectation alignment, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
- Support risk identification, escalation, and mitigation planning.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- Professional certification (PMP, PRINCE2, etc.) preferred.
- Fluent Arabic & English (written and verbal).
Experience
- 510 years of experience in PMO, governance, or complex industrial/manufacturing projects.
- Experience dealing with Saudi authorities, licensing, and regulatory processes preferred.
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally in fast-paced environments.
Skills & Competencies
- Project scheduling and governance
- Regulatory submissions and licensing coordination
- Documentation control and compliance
- Risk management and reporting
- Strong communication and stakeholder management
- Advanced Excel skills (dashboards, data analysis, financial modeling)
- Advanced PowerPoint skills (executive presentations, data visualization)
KPIs
- Milestone adherence
- Timely acquisition of permits and approvals
- Documentation accuracy and audit compliance
- Stakeholder satisfaction and alignment
