Project Manager - (Training & Recruitment)

Role Overview

Project Manager (Training & Recruitment) at Swiss Hospitality, based in Saudi Arabia.

Company Overview

Swiss Hospitality Company is a professional consulting and development company on a mission to upgrade the service quality within the hospitality and tourism industry in Saudi Arabia through its offerings. The company's vision is to become the leading force for change and development in the Hospitality industry from the private sector in Saudi Arabia. The mission is to revolutionize the Hospitality industry in Saudi Arabia and enable Saudi calibers by adopting Swiss standards, international best-practices and integrating fine Saudi Hospitality values.

Role Purpose

You will initiate, design, plan, execute, monitor and complete projects. You will manage teams, facilitate commitment and motivate team members, manage stakeholder expectations, communicate project milestone status, build comprehensive work plans and manage project budgets.

Key Responsibilities

Project Implementation & Delivery

• Take full responsibility for project implementation, including design, tendering, application for government approvals, kick-off preparation and presentation, and completion.
• Develop project strategies.
• Implement programs and projects to help organizations meet goals and objectives.

Planning & Operations

• Develop full project operation plans including staffing, budgeting and scheduling.
• Design and develop operation processes and project management systems.
• Develop and monitor project scopes of work, timelines, budgets and quality control.
• Coordinate tasks and deadlines.
• Set and monitor project targets and operation milestones.

Proposals & Business Development

• Create and review proposals and agreements.
• Research grant proposals and funding opportunities.
• Approach potential clients.
• Participate in new business development bids, strategic phone calls and provide guidance on proposal budgets.

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Attend meetings to represent the company and maintain good relations with clients.
• Develop relationships with various community, governmental and other non-profit organizations.

Team Management

• Assist in choosing project teams and creating job descriptions.

Reporting & Governance

• Conduct project reviews and prepare reports for management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Business Administration or any major relevant field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP®) or similar certification is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication skills to convey messages to clients and team members.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong organizational skills to ensure processes run smoothly and in line with common goals.
• Effective negotiation skills with suppliers, clients and other stakeholders.
• Team management ability to align personal goals with organizational objectives.
• Time management to create and maintain project timelines throughout the project life-cycle.
• Risk management experience and ability to pinpoint risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Problem-solving ability to gather information, weigh pros and cons and formulate solutions.
• Budget management to create viable budgets and control them throughout the project life-cycle.
• Motivation skills including positive reinforcement, praise and team-building activities.
• Adaptability to upcoming product trends, new technology and user demographics.
• Technology proficiency with hands-on experience with latest technology.
• Reporting skills to gather and communicate project information to management for future evaluation.
• Active listening ability with team members, clients and stakeholders.
• Strong research skills to fill knowledge gaps and improve project efficiency and success.
• Interpersonal skills including self-confidence, relationship management and collaboration.
• Project management methodologies and ability to apply frameworks and methodologies.
• Policy knowledge including health, safety, environmental and business best practices.
• Conflict management skills to keep teams operating efficiently and working well together.