Planning & Coordination Specialist (Saudi Arabia)

About the role

Eram Talent is seeking a Planning & Coordination Specialist based in Saudi Arabia to join its team. The specialist ensures the successful execution of planning and coordination activities for projects and operational frameworks, reporting to the Lead, Reefscape Operations Coordinator and supporting the delivery of complex operations for the project team at NEOM. The workplace is on site.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate project planning so it aligns with organizational goals and timelines
• Support project schedules, track progress and identify potential issues
• Communicate clearly with project teams and stakeholders about roles, responsibilities and expectations
• Maintain project trackers, workflows and monitoring systems to improve visibility of timelines, deliverables and KPIs
• Develop and maintain a project performance database tracking progress and milestone achievement
• Report project risks and outcomes to management and escalate issues according to the project work plan
• Prepare and present reports and dashboards on project status, risks and milestones
• Assist in resource allocation and management to optimise productivity and efficiency
• Provide administrative support through the project lifecycle, from initiation to closure
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices in project planning and coordination

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration or a related field
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in project coordination within a medium to large enterprise or a related field
• Fluency in English; proficiency in Arabic is a plus

Required skills

• Proven experience using project management software and tools such as MS Project and Primavera
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies and best practices
• Strong organisational and time management skills, able to handle multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work under pressure in fast-paced, multicultural environments