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Role Overview
JAM is recruiting an experienced Project Director for a major crowd management programme supporting an international sporting event in Saudi Arabia.
The role is based in Riyadh, on-site, with travel to venues.
The engagement is freelance and fixed-term for six months, starting in September 2026.
The Project Director owns delivery quality, client relationships, financial performance and team leadership.
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About the Role
JAM is recruiting an experienced Project Director for a major crowd management programme supporting an international sporting event in Saudi Arabia.
The role is based in Riyadh, on-site, with travel to venues.
The engagement is freelance and fixed-term for six months, starting in September 2026.
The Project Director owns delivery quality, client relationships, financial performance and team leadership.
Programme Governance and Leadership
- Hold executive accountability for on-time, on-budget and on-quality delivery of the training programme.
- Chair the client Steering Committee and present progress, risks and financials at senior level.
- Build and motivate a multidisciplinary team across training, technology, operations and logistics.
- Establish governance structures, reporting cadences and escalation protocols.
Client and Project Delivery
- Serve as the senior relationship owner with the client and resolve issues at pace.
- Lead contract execution, kick-off meetings, formal approvals and client sign-offs.
- Oversee training programme development and operational activity.
- Oversee the custom Learner Management System build, testing and deployment.
- Own operational team deployment and approve logistics requirements.
Commercial, Risk and Compliance
- Manage the programme budget, commitments, forecasts, change control and scope variations.
- Lead final invoicing, financial close-out and client acceptance of deliverables.
- Maintain a live risk register and resolve critical risks within defined timelines.
- Champion quality assurance across curriculum content and certification records.
- Ensure legal, insurance and regulatory compliance for operations in KSA.
Essential Experience
- Fluent Arabic speaker currently based in KSA with a valid Iqama through at least February 2027.
- Minimum 8–10 years of project or programme management experience, including 3 years at Director or senior leadership level.
- Experience delivering large-scale event, sporting, cultural, entertainment or public safety programmes.
- Experience managing government bodies, event organisers and large operational teams.
- Experience managing multi-million SAR or USD contracts.
- Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills at C-suite and client-director level.
Preferred Experience
- Background in crowd management, stadium or venue operations, fan safety, security or guest services.
- Experience in the KSA market or broader GCC region.
- Familiarity with digital learning platforms and training management systems.
- PMP, PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent project management certification.
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