Project Manager
- Full-time
Company Description
Tahaluf is rewriting the events playbook. Its purpose is transformational, its DNA digital, and its ambition unprecedented. Tahaluf is scaling to further increase its lead as the largest B2B Live and On Demand Events organiser in Saudi Arabia: by SQM, Attendance, Colleagues and Revenue.
To scale at this pace requires impeccable local partners, and Tahaluf is proud to enjoy the support and partnership of several Government and Non-Government Organisations that are at the apex of Saudi’s B2B and B2C large scale events scene. In fact, our partners do not just support the expansion of live events in the Kingdom; they are also the partner of choice for heavyweights like Apple, Amazon and AliBaba.
Be part of something BIG! Building on the success of record-breaking tech event LEAP, the most attended tech event in the world, Tahaluf is making a huge impact on the global events sector. Tahaluf is bringing iconic Informa brands to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including Cityscape Global, which celebrated record-breaking participation at its debut Saudi edition and award-winning cyber-security event Black Hat, as well as establishing Saudi-born brands, such as InFlavour, a not-to-be-missed meeting place for the global Food & Beverage industry.
Join our ambitious and highly committed team, who are not afraid to push boundaries and disrupt the status quo. Be ready to be thrown in at the deep end, taking on large-scale projects from day one, under the guidance of a supportive leadership team who will encourage your personal development and offer you new opportunities.
Job Description
We are building awe-inspiring experiences. We are launching award-winning brands. And we are scaling faster than any event organiser in history. Take a leap with Tahaluf, we are offering you the chance to:
- Work within a highly dynamic business with the energy and style of a start-up
- Be part of building a business that is launching new products and events at scale
- Grab an opportunity to accelerate your career and make a real impact.
The Role
We are seeking a proactive and dynamic Project Manager to lead and execute cross-functional initiatives that span technology, business strategy, and operations. This role requires a hands-on professional with a strong ability to navigate complex projects involving multiple departments, ensuring alignment with organizational goals while delivering measurable outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Ability to manage diverse projects that will range from technology to strategic operations one month, or martech to logistics another; the ability and logic of applying project management principles to various functions is crucial.
- Lead end-to-end project lifecycle, from initiation to closure, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery.
- Be pro-active in defining and developing requirements with key stakeholders.
- Develop detailed project plans, identify and allocate resources, and track milestones.
- Identify and mitigate risks, resolving issues promptly to maintain project quality.
- Anticipate potential challenges and proactively develop contingency plans.
- Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders to align on objectives and deliverables.
- Work closely with the business analyst and tech operations anagers to manage delivery of implementation and integration of Tech solutions
- Establish standardized approach towards Project Governance, Execution and Reporting
- Prepare and deliver project and business status updates, reports, and presentations to stakeholders.
- Foster strong relationships with internal and external partners to ensure alignment and successful collaboration
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT or Project Management.
Certification in Project Management ( PMP, CSM)
Experience
- 5+ years of project management experience, preferably with Diverse set of projects business and tech.
- Proven experience managing tech-driven projects
- Strong knowledge of project management frameworks (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools like Airtable, Smartsheets, Jira, Trello, or Microsoft Project.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Experience working in the events and/or media industry is a plus.
- Experience in KSA is desired.
Additional Information
Core Benefits:
- Medical Insurance for individual and family
- Annual leave – 25 days or 28 days (for senior managers)
- Manager and above, School fees contribution, 40,000 SAR per child per year, up to a max of three children
- Wellbeing Benefits
- Remote working on Sundays
- Working anywhere – 1 month every year, or for senior managers and above, 2 months every year
- Family visa costs* (up to a max of three children)
- Individual annual flight allowance* (Expat only)
International Relocation Package*:
- Paid flight to Riyadh (for you and your dependents)
- 60 days accommodation or suitable serviced apartment from your arrival date. Alternatively, if you already have accommodation in Riyadh and do not require a hotel or serviced apartment, then we provide a one-off payment of SAR 5,000
- SAR 2,500 towards shipping goods/excess baggage costs on production of receipts/invoices
Local Relocation Package*:
- Paid flight to Riyadh (for you and your dependents)
- 30 days accommodation or suitable serviced apartment from your arrival date. Alternatively, if you already have accommodation in Riyadh and do not require a hotel or serviced apartment, then we provide a one-off payment of SAR 5,000
- SAR 2,500 towards shipping goods/excess baggage costs on production of receipts/invoices
*If eligible