Senior Manager - Project Management

The Senior Manager - Project Management is responsible for leading the planning, governance, execution, and monitoring of strategic projects and initiatives across the Marketing division. The role ensures that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives while maintaining effective governance, stakeholder engagement, resource management, and performance reporting. Working closely with Marketing leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, the role will drive project delivery excellence, manage interdependencies, mitigate risks, and support the successful execution of key corporate marketing, destination marketing, brand, research, loyalty, digital, and transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities Project Planning & Delivery • Lead the end-to-end management of strategic marketing projects from initiation through execution and closure • Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, resource plans, and delivery roadmaps • Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, governance structures, and success criteria • Ensure effective coordination and execution of projects across multiple Marketing functions • Monitor project progress and drive corrective actions to maintain delivery commitments Project Governance & Controls • Establish and maintain project governance frameworks, methodologies, and reporting standards • Track project milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, and action plans • Ensure adherence to approved project management practices and governance requirements • Facilitate project steering committees, governance meetings, and executive reviews • Maintain project documentation, decision logs, and governance records Stakeholder Management • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders • Coordinate activities across Marketing, Finance, Procurement, HR, Technology, Operations, and agency partners • Manage stakeholder communication and ensure alignment on project objectives and priorities • Provide regular updates and recommendations to senior leadership Performance Monitoring & Reporting • Develop project dashboards, status reports, and executive updates • Track project KPIs, budgets, schedules, risks, and resource utilization • Provide data-driven insights to support decision-making and issue resolution • Escalate risks, delays, and constraints proactively with proposed mitigation plans • Prepare executive presentations and performance summaries for leadership reviews Budget & Resource Management • Support project budget planning, forecasting, and tracking activities • Monitor resource allocation and utilization across projects • Ensure projects are delivered efficiently and in line with approved budgets • Support vendor management and project-related procurement activities when required Change Management & Continuous Improvement • Support organizational and operational change initiatives associated with project delivery • Identify opportunities to improve project management processes, tools, and governance practices • Promote best practices in project management and delivery excellence • Contribute to capability-building initiatives across the Strategic Planning & Delivery function Requirements Education • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, Management, Marketing, Finance, or a related discipline • Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred Certifications • PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is mandatory • Additional certifications such as PRINCE2, PgMP, PMI-ACP, PMO-CP, Agile, or Lean Six Sigma are preferred Experience • 7+ years of experience in project management, PMO, program management, project controls, or related disciplines • Experience managing large-scale, cross-functional projects within complex organizations • Demonstrated experience leading multiple projects simultaneously and managing competing priorities • Experience working with executive stakeholders and supporting governance forums • Proven experience in project planning, risk management, budget management, performance reporting, and stakeholder engagement • Experience within large transformation programs, PIF portfolio companies, government entities, giga-projects, or multinational organizations is highly desirable

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field. Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) is preferred. PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is mandatory. Additional certifications such as PgMP, PfMP, PMI-PBA, PRINCE2, Agile, or PMO certifications are preferred.

Strategic Planning & Business Performance: Support the development and execution of annual and long-term strategic plans for Corporate Marketing and Destination Marketing; Translate strategic priorities into actionable initiatives, roadmaps, and measurable performance indicators; Monitor strategic objectives and track progress against approved business plans; Provide executive-level analysis, recommendations, and insights to support informed decision-making; Conduct business performance reviews and identify opportunities to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and value delivery. Portfolio Management & PMO Governance: Lead portfolio management activities across Corporate Marketing and Destination Marketing initiatives; Establish and maintain portfolio governance frameworks, methodologies, standards, and reporting mechanisms; Monitor project performance, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and risks across the portfolio; Ensure alignment of project priorities with strategic objectives and approved budgets; Manage portfolio demand, prioritization processes, and resource allocation recommendations; Facilitate governance forums, steering committees, and executive review meetings. Project Controls & Delivery Oversight: Implement best-practice PMO disciplines across the marketing portfolio; Track project schedules, budgets, risks, issues, and benefits realization; Ensure timely escalation and resolution of project delivery challenges; Support project managers and business owners in implementing effective project governance and reporting practices; Drive consistency in project management standards and delivery approaches. Reporting & Executive Insights: Develop executive dashboards and portfolio performance reports; Monitor KPIs related to project delivery, portfolio performance, resource utilization, budget adherence, and strategic objectives; Prepare management reports, board materials, and executive presentations; Provide data-driven insights to support portfolio optimization and strategic decision-making. Stakeholder Management: Partner closely with Marketing leadership, Finance, Procurement, PMO, HR, and other corporate functions; Build strong relationships across business units to ensure alignment on priorities and delivery expectations; Support change management efforts associated with strategic initiatives, transformation programs, and operating model enhancements. Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous enhancement of PMO capabilities, governance processes, and portfolio management practices; Benchmark industry best practices and implement improvements to strengthen planning, execution, and reporting capabilities; Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and performance excellence across the portfolio.