Project Manager

About the Role

We are looking for a sharp, execution-focused Head of Special Projects to work directly with leadership on high-priority, cross-functional initiatives. This is a CEO-adjacent role — you will be the person who takes ambiguous, complex, or time-sensitive challenges and turns them into structured, executed outcomes.

You are not a consultant. You are a builder, problem-solver, and executor who thrives in ambiguity and delivers results where others get stuck.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Project Leadership

• Own and drive the end-to-end execution of high-priority projects assigned by the CEO/leadership
• Translate strategic goals into actionable project plans with clear milestones, owners, and deadlines
• Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously without losing quality or speed
• Act as the CEO's extended arm on critical initiatives requiring senior-level attention

Cross-Functional Execution

• Work across all departments (Product, Operations, Sales, Finance, HR) to align efforts and remove blockers
• Hold teams accountable to deliverables without direct authority
• Identify dependencies, risks, and bottlenecks before they become problems
• Bridge the gap between strategy and day-to-day execution

Problem Solving & Analysis

• Diagnose complex business problems and develop structured solutions
• Conduct deep-dive analyses to surface insights that inform executive decisions
• Build business cases, frameworks, and recommendations for leadership review
• Benchmark against market best practices and bring external perspectives in

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on special projects
• Prepare executive-level presentations, reports, and updates for leadership and board
• Manage relationships with partners, vendors, and government entities when required
• Communicate project status, risks, and outcomes clearly to all levels of the organization

Innovation & New Initiatives

• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, partnerships, or operational improvements
• Lead pilot programs, test new ideas, and scale what works
• Support the launch of new products, markets, or business lines
• Drive change management when new initiatives require organizational shifts

Requirements

• 6–10 years of experience in strategy, consulting, operations, or project management
• Background in top-tier consulting(McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Big 4) or high-growth startups is a strong plus
• Proven track record of delivering complex, ambiguous projects on time
• Strong analytical and structured thinking skills
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Experience working directly with C-suite or founders
• PMP, MBA, or equivalent is a plus
• Bilingual: Arabic & English