Job Opening Date: (November 17, 2025)
Job Closing Date: (December 17, 2025)
About The Professionals:
Established in 2015 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, The Professionals has emerged as a leading management consulting firm in the region. Over the years, we have cultivated success by providing distinctive consulting services to partners across various industries. Our approach involves integrating global best practices with a deep understanding of local dynamics to meet our partners business needs.
Job Summary:
The Project Planning and Risk Officer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring project plans, schedules, and risk management strategies across various projects within the organization. This role requires a strong understanding of project management methodologies, risk assessment techniques, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery. The ideal candidate will be meticulous, proactive, and possess excellent analytical and communication skills.
Key Responsibilites:
Project Planning:
- :Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, resource allocation, and bud
- get.Create and maintain detailed project schedules using appropriate software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Proje
- ct).Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to define project activities, dependencies, and critical pa
- ths.Monitor project progress against established baselines and identify any deviations or del
- ays.Prepare and present regular project status reports, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and foreca
- sts.Facilitate planning workshops and meetings to ensure alignment and buy-in from all stakehold
- ers.Implement and maintain project planning tools and templates.
Risk Management:
- Identify, assess, and prioritize project risks and opportunities across all project ph
- ases.Develop and implement robust risk mitigation strategies and contingency p
- lans.Maintain a comprehensive project risk register, tracking identified risks, their likelihood, impact, and proposed respo
- nses.Conduct regular risk reviews and updates with project teams and stakehol
- ders.Monitor the effectiveness of risk mitigation measures and adjust strategies as ne
- eded.Provide training and guidance to project teams on risk management best pract
- ices.Report on overall project risk exposure and recommend actions to senior manage
- ment.Conduct post-project reviews to identify lessons learned related to project planning and risk managment.
General:
- Ensure all project planning and risk management activities adhere to company policies, procedures, and industry best prac
- tices.Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes and
- tools.Act as a central point of contact for project planning and risk-related inqu
- iries.Foster a culture of proactive planning and risk awareness within the organiz
- ation.Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in project planning and risk managment.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related
- field.3 years of experience in project planning, scheduling, and risk management roles, preferably within the [relevant industry, e.g., construction, IT, oil & gas]
- sector.Proven experience with project management software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or s
- imilar.Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., PMBOK, Agile, Wate
- rfall).Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing risk management frameworks and pro
- cesses.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for
- detail.Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation
- skills.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced envir
- onment.PMP, PMI-RMP, or other relevant certifications are highly des
- irable.Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Arabic is a strong asset.
Benefits:
- A competitive salary along with comprehensive
- benefitsOpportunities for learning and development
