Senior Project Manager, Public Relations

Job DescriptionThe Senior Project Manager role is to own and manage the complete project life cycle from kick-off to close-out including reporting and risk management.Primary Duties And ResponsibilitiesContinuously monitor projects to ensure they are meeting standards, adhering to budgets, and meeting deadlinesCollaborate with all departments and units to manage and prioritize project deliveryEnsure team members carry out their tasks efficiently while upholding the standards of the clientMonitor projects and report status to management on a regular basisCreate and maintain a risk register to manage potential risksManage the timely resolution of issues, including the escalation of issues that are outside of the project team’s scope of responsibility for respective projectDevelop, maintain, and manage detailed project plans, action items and major milestones for all assigned projectsAct as a single point of contact for project statusAddress problems through risk management and contingency planning and present solutions to SC managementPerform additional duties commensurate with the current role, as and when requested by the Head of Communication PlanningManage overall implementationTrack and monitor program progressManage internal and external communication related to project statusEnsure stakeholder alignmentManage on-going issue resolutionIdentify and manage risksPrepare Leadership presentations storyline, align with program leaders and program manager, collect respective slides from workstreamsCheck budget and track savings and expensesKeep track of resources schedulePrepare project plan at the start of a project.Provide detail on activities and key milestones planned by each initiative/ work streamProvide detail for each initiative/ work stream on progress and key issues for reporting upwardsProvide detail for each initiative/ work stream on issues and risks and potential remediesCreate a shared file repository functionality with access control and version controlKeep track of resources’ time and pre-plan time off and vacations.Prepare project budget and track savings and spend on an ongoing basisAD-Hock Assignment/reportsAs per the Direct Manager’s requestsCompetenciesExcellent communication skills written and verballyAbility to multitask and work under pressure in a fast-paced environmentExcellent organization and time management skills, strong attention to detailKnowledge development skillsInitiativeTeamwork skillsAbility to be flexible, resilient, solution oriented and creativeService-orientated attitude, proactive thinker, information seekerRequirementsBachelor’s Degree in business administration, public administration or Equivalent3-5 years of experience as a project manager in an agency, or in a Tech or governmental industryExperience working with PR or advertising/creative agency a plusPrior Content writing experiencePMP Certificate is a plusFluency in English and ArabicWork ConditionsThe physical abilities needed to perform the duties of this position, in addition to the office climate:Office environment is general office settingSome travel may be requiredMust reside in Riyadh or be willing to relocateWilling to work additional or irregular hours as needed and allowed by local regulationsAbout APCOAPCO Worldwide is an advisory and advocacy consultancy helping leading public and private sector organizations be catalysts for progress by navigating the challenges of today, acting with agility, anticipating social risk and building organizational reputations, relationships and solutions to succeed. APCO is proudly an independent and majority women-owned business.In a rapidly evolving global context, rising expectations for organizations and a time of transformational change, APCO strives to add value to our clients’ enterprises and benefit society. We enable clients to achieve their objectives through insightful counsel, compelling narratives and creative solutions. The values we share reflect our commitment to our people and our clients and we aspire to meet the highest business standards in our industry.Our work transcends borders , and in addition to our almost 40 years of experience, the reach of APCO’s team allows us to meet client challenges across the globe. We have more than 30 offices around the world, with our work reaching more than 80 markets and going far beyond lines on maps.