Female Project Manager - Regional Operations

Alshaya

Saudi Arabia

Ref: GP435-3935

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Female Project Manager - Regional Operations - Dammam

Central Operations is responsible, throughout all Middle East markets, for country profitability focusing on loss prevention, audit and customer service, at the same time driving consistent operational efficiency and best practice in all stores via the company standard operating procedures. Acting as a central point of store communication for the business, the team also protects the company's reputation, supports new brand openings and resolves any issues and problems on the ground.

The Project Manager for Regional Operations will ensure SOP, Company Policy, Ministry Regulations and operational compliance is adhered to, in all female-staffed stores within their LOA (AOR). You will also be a point of contact to ensure female staff welfare is protected and to resolve any issues.

Your responsibilities will include:
* Spending a minimum of 4 days per week doing store visits in female staffed stores to ensure that high operational standards are maintained
* Acting as the point of contact for the operators and female staff in the province to ensure compliance on female cultural matters, KSA Ministry rules, SOPs and company policies
* Focusing on key KPI's such as Stock Loss, Audit and Service, to eliminate risk to the business while ensuring the reputation of brands and Alshaya is protected. This also means working with brand operators and supporting functions to create action plans to eliminate risk and or losses
* Checking pricing compliance on store visits to ensure KSA ministry regulations are consistently maintained
* Monitoring opening and closing timings to ensure all stores, restaurants and cafes within AOR are opening and closing as per mall hours and prayer times during trading hours
* Monitoring the effective use of MPS (Manpower Planning System) by ensuring all stores use the tool effectively to plan their staff schedules
* Remaining fully mobile and flexible to travel inside and out of the country as and when required to meet the business' requirements.

Requirements

* 3 - 5 years of project management experience, with specific experience managing a female-only team of staff members
* Strong communication skills and the ability to set clear direction, as well as to motivate, influence and guide stakeholders
* A high degree of self-motivation with a disciplined pro-active approach
* Effective project management, organisational and prioritisation skills
* A developed management style with a mature and logical approach to problem solving
* Fluency in both English and Arabic languages.

About the Company

As a leading international franchise operator, with nearly 90 of the world’s most recognised brands in its portfolio, Alshaya Group brings great shopping, dining, leisure and hospitality experiences to millions of customers across the Middle East & North Africa, Russia, Turkey, Europe and beyond.

Alshaya Group is a dynamic multinational business and family owned enterprise with a consistent record of growth and innovation. For 35 years, Alshaya has been a pioneering force in brand franchising, using its exceptional knowledge and experience to expand at pace.

Our portfolio of well-loved international brands includes Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria’s Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn, KidZania and, coming soon, Hampton by Hilton.

From one retail franchise store opened in Kuwait in 1983, Alshaya Group has consistently grown and diversified and today offers customers an unparalleled choice of brands across multiple sectors; Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings, Leisure & Entertainment, and Hotels. A diverse, skilled team of 53,000 people from 120 nationalities support more than 4,000 stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, a growing online business and a commitment to delivering great customer experiences.

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