Vacancy - Project Manager (Saudi Arabia)

SIS Pitches is looking for a Project Manager for our Saudi Arabia operations, to connect and strategise with international Senior Heads while leading and driving results with our locally based Construction and Maintenance Operations teams.

About SIS Pitches

SIS Pitches specialise in the installation of multi-surface pitches and provide innovative turf and natural grass solutions that give sports clubs more playing hours and faster pitch recovery. As part of the SIS Group, we are a market leader in the design, manufacturing, construction, installation, and maintenance of sports pitches for some of the world’s biggest names in sport, with our headquarters in the UK.

The Middle East Division operates largely from their base in Dubai, UAE, with a growing office based in Riyadh, KSA to deliver services to clients across the Gulf and East Africa.

The Project Manager will support the Managing Director in designing and leading SIS Pitches Middle East long-term strategic plans. The suitable candidate will be accountable for the development of initiatives designed to deliver against key strategic and financial goals of the business and deliver the SIS Pitches Middle East expansion goals throughout the GCC region.

The job holder will be responsible for developing and implementing effective local and regional strategies for existing clients whilst leading and driving sustainable and profitable market share growth. This will be achieved whilst growing and protecting SIS Pitches identity, maintaining operational excellence, and delivering high customer service standards.

Purpose / Main Objectives of Role

To manage, co-ordinate and oversee the planning, design, technical construction and delivery of the highest quality high value and / or complex synthetic turf sports pitches projects.

To provide a full projects accounts management service to prestigious clients ensuring that the clients needs are understood and delivered through a professional and safe delivery of quality product and service and through an effective informative communication conduit with all project stakeholders.

Summary of Project Manager Responsibilities

• To undertake full project design, including pitch construction and drainage design. This shall include the preparation and ongoing maintenance of the documented requirements of the projects and the development and review of the plans and strategies to successfully deliver the projects. This shall also include continual review of the project in terms of benefits, costs and risks.
• To co-ordinate and undertake the day to day liaison with high profile clients and governing bodies. This shall include the agreement of contracts, monitoring compliance to them and managing any variances.
• To liaise with planning authorities and consultants. This shall include addressing and resolving any differences between stakeholders and reaching agreed resolutions.
• To represent the client’s or organization’s interests throughout the project delivery and to all stakeholders. This shall include taking account of their levels of influence and particular interests and managing those accordingly.
• To provide advice and instruction on the management and delivery of projects. This shall include empowering and inspiring others to deliver the projects successfully.
• To carry out multiple site visits and surveys.
• To use IT systems to deliver a professional project delivery service and to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues, as required.
• To engage and manage specialists and sub-contractors as required and within control guidelines.

Key Interfaces

External Interfaces

• Clients
• Regulatory and planning authorities
• Design and drainage consultants
• Sub-contractors

Internal Interfaces

• Group Board and Senior Management Team
• Contracts Managers and Site Supervisors
• Turf manufacturing planning and logistics staff
• UK Site Logistics Manager

Health & Safety

• To comply with all company health, safety and environmental management policies, works procedures and instructions to ensure a safe and healthy workplace.
• To be aware of, and fulfil, your duties in relation to health and safety in the workplace to promote your own safety, that of your colleagues and all personnel in your workplace.
• To report to a manager any safety or environmental hazards and risks that you become aware of in the workplace, including faulty or defective machinery or equipment.

Compliance & Social Responsibility

• To comply with all company policies and procedures as apply to your role and / or your employment generally, ensuring that you represent the Company to the highest business and ethical standards.
• To behave with respect and dignity towards your colleagues and all personnel in the workplace and to report in confidence any unacceptable behaviour.
• To contribute towards the continual improvement of the business in terms of the corporate objectives and good governance of the SIS Group.

Functional / Technical Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite – Advanced Word, Excel, Powerpoint & Outlook
• English – Excellent verbal and written communication
• Leadership and people management Skills
• Strong analytical ability and financial acumen
• Strategic Thinking
• Budget and P&L management
• Contract negotiation and management
• Strong Organizational and Planning Skill
• Ability to adapt quickly to strategic change
• Proficient in Primavera planning

How to apply?

To register your interest, or for any further questions please contact our HR department at .

SIS Pitches is an equal opportunities employer and no eligible candidate will be excluded on the grounds of age, gender, race, disability, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Share : Requirements

• To undertake full project design, including pitch construction and drainage design. This shall include the preparation and ongoing maintenance of the documented requirements of the projects and the development and review of the plans and strategies to successfully deliver the projects. This shall also include continual review of the project in terms of benefits, costs and risks.
• To co-ordinate and undertake the day to day liaison with high profile clients and governing bodies. This shall include the agreement of contracts, monitoring compliance to them and managing any variances.
• To liaise with planning authorities and consultants. This shall include addressing and resolving any differences between stakeholders and reaching agreed resolutions.
• To represent the client’s or organization’s interests throughout the project delivery and to all stakeholders. This shall include taking account of their levels of influence and particular interests and managing those accordingly.
• To provide advice and instruction on the management and delivery of projects. This shall include empowering and inspiring others to deliver the projects successfully.
• To carry out multiple site visits and surveys.
• To use IT systems to deliver a professional project delivery service and to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues, as required.
• To engage and manage specialists and sub-contractors as required and within control guidelines.

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