Project Assistant Manager

For a leading Automotive division of a very diversified group based in Middle East, with more than 5000 employees and an international presence, Phénicia Conseil is looking for a young and dynamic:

Project Assistant Manager (KSA based)

Role Description :

The Project Assistant Manager is ultimately responsible for the successful completion of all projects, managing the project budget and presentation reporting.( Microsoft Pwp)

• Developing and maintaining strong internal customer relationships.
• Leadership and supervision of project team members.
• Ensure the projects meet the results that have been approved (financial, quality, timing)
• Supervise the projects’ progress in a timely and organized way, solve problems for team member and raise flags when critical issues occur that cannot be controlled/corrected
• Develop vertical Strategy (Projects, Products, Geographies and Target Customers)
• Complete other tasks assigned by supervisor

Skills and Requirements:

• At least 3 years of project management experience in Automotive industry
• Knowledge about the Automotive and after sales industry and understand the specific terminology
• Full Competencies in PowerPoint, MS Office, MS Project, issue tracking, and other related project management and standard communications tools
• Executive level presentation and communication skills in English (Arabic as a Plus)
• Team player with excellent work habits and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with and support cross-functionality project teams
• Ability to manage a fast-paced workload independently and add value to multiple projects simultaneously
• Self-starter who desires to show ownership and commitment to the job
• Ability to take initiative, drive change and influence others (ability to influence without authority in a matrix organization)
• Ability to understand, commercial implications of solutions proposed, potential areas of risk and methods to limit liabilities.
• Responsibility for complex, safety critical automotive development projects with large distributed international teams
• Achieving clear and measurable project objectives within budget and time
• Open to/understanding of others cultures
• Strong business development and leadership skills are mandatory
• Proactive personality with excellent communication skills and a high customer orientation on an executive level
• Open to relocate in KSA, Jeddah

To apply: paolo.bossi@recrutement-phenicia.fr