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Project Manager - Asset & Facilities Management

Success Profile

Section 1 :
Role and organisational context

Key purpose

The Project Manager will lead Task One :
Establishment and Operation of the Asset & Facilities Management Office (AFMO).

The role is responsible for planning, managing, coordinating, and delivering all AFMO establishment components, including strategy development, lifecycle planning, governance frameworks, performance management, procurement frameworks, policies & procedures, capability building, and knowledge transfer.

The Project Manager ensures that all deliverables are aligned with the clients strategic objectives, ISO 55000 standards, sustainability principles, and best-practice facilities management frameworks.

Structure and reporting relationship

The role reports to the Project Lead / Program Director and works closely with multidisciplinary work streams including digital, operations, engineering, and stakeholder coordination teams.

Section 2 :
Role essentials

Based on the specific requirement of the role

Key accountabilities

A. Project Leadership & Governance

• Lead end-to-end delivery of AFMO Establishment in line with contractual scope and timelines.
• Develop and manage the project plan, WBS, milestones, risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Establish project governance including reporting, approvals, documentation standards, and risk management.
• Ensure strategic alignment between asset management, operations, and the projects objectives.

B. AFMO Strategy & Operating Model

• Lead the development of the AFMO strategic framework, lifecycle role, sustainability principles, and long-term operational strategy.
• Develop the proposed operating model, organizational structure, roles, and responsibilities.
• Translate strategy into executable operational plans.

C. Performance Management Framework

• Lead the creation of the performance management manual aligned with operational needs.
• Develop the service provider performance manual and full KPI framework.
• Introduce monitoring mechanisms, scorecards, reporting templates, and performance dashboards.

D. Policies, Procedures & Operational Documentation

• Oversee the development of comprehensive AFMO policies, procedures, SOPs, workflows, and templates.
• Ensure alignment with ISO 55000, ISO 41001, sustainability, and the Authoritys internal regulations.
• Manage rollout, training, and operationalization of developed frameworks.

E. Procurement Strategy & Supplier Management

• Lead the development of the FM procurement strategy in alignment with the operational model.
• Oversee supplier management procedures, technical / financial evaluation methodologies, and procurement SOPs.
• Support the knowledge base and continuous development of procurement capabilities within AFMO.

G. Data Governance & Digital Integration

• Coordinate with digital / Maximo teams to establish data governance principles.
• Asset data quality requirements.
• Integration of AFMO workflows with digital platforms.
• Ensure accurate data mapping, validation, and operational usability.

H. Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Act as the primary interface with stakeholder groups including internal departments, service providers, and external consultants.
• Facilitate workshops, alignment sessions, technical meetings, and approvals.
• Ensure clear communication, documentation, and alignment across all parties.

I. Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure all deliverables meet international best practices.
• ISO standards.
• Client expectations.
• Contractual obligations.
• Conduct internal quality reviews before submissions.

Essential technical and professional skills, knowledge and qualifications Qualifications & Experience Essential

• Bachelors degree in engineering, Facilities Management, Asset Management, or related field.
• 1015 years of progressive experience in asset management, facilities management, PMO establishment, or large-scale transformation programs.
• Mandatory experience in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), including work with government entities, regulatory frameworks, mega-project environments, or public-sector authorities.
• Proven experience in establishing or operating AFMO / FMO / AM offices, Governance frameworks, Policies, SOPs, and performance systems.
• Knowledge of ISO 55000 (Asset Management), ISO 41001 (Facilities Management), Performance management frameworks & KPIs, FM procurement and technical evaluation, Experience working in complex stakeholder environments and government ecosystems.

Preferred

• Masters degree in Engineering, Business, or Asset Management.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PMO-CP, CFM, IAM, ISO 55001 Auditor.
• Prior experience working with ministries, authorities, or giga / infrastructure projects in KSA.
• Familiarity with Maximo, CAFM platforms, or asset data governance best practices.

Additional / special features of the role

• Strong leadership and project governance capability.
• Excellent communication and high-level stakeholder management.
• Advanced report writing and documentation skills.
• Deep understanding of FM / AM operating models,…