Engagement Manager (10 Months Contract) -On-site Makkah, Saudi Arabia - Octopus

🏢 robusta
📍 Makkah, Saudi ArabiaOn-site
📅 Posted: 1mo ago🔄 Updated: 1mo ago
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We are looking for an experienced Engagement Manager for a 10-12 month contract on-site in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The role involves leading the day-to-day delivery of a client engagement, acting as the primary client contact, and coordinating multiple workstreams including software delivery and third-party managed streams. Key responsibilities include developing project plans, managing governance, reporting, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships. The position requires 5-8 years of relevant experience and fluency in Arabic and English.
Required Skills
Other
ArabicEnglish
Nice to have:
Business, Sales & Management
Project PlanningRisk ManagementProgress Reporting
Engineering, Construction & Trades
MEP Coordination
Finance, Legal & Governance
IT Governance
Soft Skills & Professional Competencies
Stakeholder ManagementCommunication
Requirements
5–8 years of experience in Engagement Management, Program Management, Project Management, or Management Consulting.Proven experience managing complex, client-facing projects involving multiple stakeholders.Strong project planning, coordination, governance, risk management, and reporting skills.Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.Fluent in both Arabic and English (spoken and written).Experience working with software delivery teams and third-party vendors is highly preferred.Contract DetailsContract Duration: 10–12 monthsLocation: Makkah, Saudi ArabiaWork Model: Full-time, On-site
Description
We are seeking an experienced Engagement Manager to lead the day-to-day delivery of a high-impact client engagement in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. In this role, you will serve as the primary client contact, ensuring seamless coordination across multiple workstreams, driving project governance, and delivering successful outcomes in collaboration with internal teams and external partners.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as the primary point of contact for the client and own the day-to-day project delivery.Lead and coordinate delivery across three parallel workstreams, including third-party partner-managed streams and a core software delivery workstream.Develop and manage the overall project delivery plan, ensuring milestones and timelines are met.Facilitate governance meetings, project status updates, and executive progress reporting.Track actions, dependencies, risks, and issues, escalating where appropriate.Ensure alignment between client expectations, delivery teams, partner outputs, and project objectives.Foster strong stakeholder relationships and maintain clear communication throughout the engagement.
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