Project Manager

The project senior director shall manage several projects simultaneously and coordinate internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to designers, engineers, developers, partners, other client entities, governmental stakeholders, and other professionals who are essential to a project's success and delivery. These senior-level leaders work in various sectors, such as information technology, sales, marketing, HSE, facilities management, communications, operations, legal, development, construction, and financial management.

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.
• Lead and coordinate project planning, resourcing, staffing, supply and contract management, progress reporting, 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.
• Ensure 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 the 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.

Minimum 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.
• 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.
• PMP Certification.
• RICS Certification.
• Theme Park Operations knowledge.
• Construction Background.
• 15 years Management experience at both strategic and tactical levels; 5 Years in Senior Management Position.