Strategic Initiative Manager
JASARA PMC, Saudi Arabia

JASARA PMC, a leading construction and project management company, is seeking a Strategic Initiative Manager to join their team. Working under the direction of the XCS Assurance Sr. Manager for Systems Development and Reporting, the Strategic Initiatives Manager is responsible for working with XCS Assurance teams in identifying and implementing opportunities for initiatives and improvements to benefit the delivery of the Qiddiya Program. The Strategic Initiatives Manager will be involved in advising on organizational strategic initiatives and proposal development, recommending solutions, and supporting implementation. The Strategic Initiative Manager will foster internal and external partnerships and respond to the objectives and priorities of the organization. The position is responsible for the planning to implementation and monitoring of organizational, and community partnership projects, to ensure the objectives of the organization and XCS can be carried out efficiently and effectively.

The Strategic Initiative Manager will provide direction and support in implementing Qiddiya strategic initiatives and organizational improvements to the XCS Assurance functional areas of Quality, Health, Safety and Welfare, and Environment and Sustainability and XDS Project Delivery teams.

• Leading on development and implementation of XCS Assurance initiatives and practices.
• Consulting with XCS Functional Leads and XDS teams to obtaining feedback and identifying areas of improvement to organizational practices through consultation with XCS Functional Leads and XDS teams.
• Develop communications to a multitude of stakeholders for company initiatives.
• Advise on draft policies and procedures and supporting on updates to Program Standards
• Participates in Assurance Reviews and Governance Activities where required.
• Performs other XCS Assurance responsibilities associated with this position as appropriate.

Requirements

• 4-year degree in Engineering (or related field) and minimum of 10 years of related work experience in construction or similar field, including managerial experience.
• Requires knowledge of organizational practices, processes, and current technology. Business Management experience with knowledge of Health, Safety and Environment Management preferred.SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders including private sector, education, special interest groups, community members, representatives of government at all levels. Excellent written and oral communications skills, and a good working knowledge of industry practices and regulations are required. Ability to drive excellence in field of expertise, focusing on health and safety, environment and sustainability, quality, and improvement of processes.
• Effective problem solving and exercising excellent judgment regarding timing and senior management involvement in significant issues. Must also demonstrate the ability to effectively execute and manage complex tasks. Must also possess a thorough knowledge of current technology and the capabilities and efficiencies of specific software. Ability to multi-task and extreme attention to detail required. Strong interpersonal skills. Must be capable of conducting focused briefings to all levels of management.
• This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment and are not limited to those listed.

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