Tahaluf - Program Manager, Special Projects

1 month ago


Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Informa Markets 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.

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**

As a Program Manager in the Strategy & Operations team, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of a portfolio of critical initiatives and projects that are non-routine and strategically important to the organization. Your role is to plan relevant programs, execute, and deliver its projects successfully, ensuring they align with organizational goals and drive business outcomes.

In this initially hybrid role, you will execute the role of a Senior Project Manager when required, ensuring the successful completion of individual projects within the program of work for Tahaluf. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and leadership to ensure that projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget while meeting quality standards.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Planning and Execution**:

- Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of special projects, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
- Identify and lead cross-functional project teams, providing direction, guidance, and support throughout the project lifecycle.
- Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement effective mitigation strategies to ensure timely delivery and quality outcomes.

**Stakeholder Management**:

- Collaborate with stakeholders internal and external to Tahaluf, including department heads, senior management, and external partners/vendors to gather requirements, define project scope, and establish clear communication channels.
- Manage expectations of varying stakeholders internal and external to Tahaluf.
- Act as the primary point of contact for all project-related inquiries, updates, and escalations, maintaining a high level of transparency and accountability.

**Budgeting and Financial Management**:

- Develop program and project budgets and forecasts in collaboration with key leadership and budget owners, ensuring alignment with organizational financial goals and constraints.
- Monitor project expenditures, track budget variances, and ensure optimal value is delivered against budget allowances.

**Risk Assessment and Mitigation**:

- Conduct thorough risk assessments for each project, identifying potential obstacles, dependencies, and external factors that may impact project success
- Proactively address and mitigate risks through effective contingency planning, resource reallocation, or stakeholder engagement.

**Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement**:

- Establish project management best practices, methodologies, and quality standards across all special projects.
- Conduct post-project reviews and evaluations to identify lessons learned, areas for improvement, and opportunities for optimization in future projects.

**Business Gap Identification and Project Establishment**:

- Proactively identify business gaps and opportunities through strategic analysis and collabor


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