Project Manager, KSA

At EFG (ESL Faceit Group) we create worlds beyond gameplay, where players and fans become a community. We pride ourselves in having a corporate social responsibility which is that “IT’S NOT GG, UNTIL IT’S GG FOR ALL”. Our passion, craft, and DNA are aligned to create and shape the world of esports, gaming tournaments, leagues, events, and holistic ecosystems through our millions of players, fans, and heroes, as well as through our people, and culture.

The Esports team plays a pivotal role in designing and bringing to life the most amazing esports products for the community. They contribute to creating exceptional experiences that resonate with users and elevate the world of esports. Our Project & Event Operations team oversees all centralized event operations on a global scale, ranging from Festival Operations and Publisher Operations to Game Ecosystem Operations. Their responsibilities ensure the smooth execution of various aspects of events and projects.

The Project Manager exhibits advanced wide-ranging experience, using in-depth professional knowledge, acumen, concepts and company objectives to develop, and resolve complex procedures. Provides solution to issues in creative and effective ways. Understand the interrelationships of different disciplines. This role is essential in steering the effective management of projects, ensuring cost compliance, timeline and quality benchmarks, in alignment with company guidelines and policies.

A primary objective of this position is to ensure the proficient execution of projects, aligning seamlessly with EFG's overarching business objectives and guidelines. Additionally, it assumes a pivotal role in strategic planning, budget management, stakeholder coordination, and issue resolution to deliver projects of exceptional quality.

What you'll do:

• Project Leadership and Stakeholder Management: Lead and direct project activities by collaborating with internal stakeholders and departments to ensure projects are executed within the planned scope and budget. Frequently advises others on complex matters. Networks with key contacts outside their own area of expertise. Adapts style and uses persuasion in delivering messages that relate to the wider firm business. Frequently advises others on complex matters. May be accountable through the team for the delivery of tactical business targets. 
• Project Planning and Execution: Develop, plan, execute, report and successfully complete assigned projects, adhering to the defined product scope and objectives.
• Create clear project timelines: Deliverables, and goals, and ensure accountability among team members for their respective contributions. Lead and improve for better optimization. 
• Vendor Management: Identify and liaise with vendors and sponsors for event support together with Procurement.  Negotiate contracts, manage budgets, and ensure all agreements are fulfilled. Maintain strong relationships with partners in the esports industry. Anticipate vendor changes and proactively identify opportunities to enhance the overall experience in a cost-conscious way. 
• Financial Management: This role must effectively manage project budgets, including budget creation, regular tracking, and timely reporting to relevant stakeholders. Ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints and financial targets, as well as identifying opportunities to optimize cost efficiencies and maximize return on investment for each project. 
• Project Management Tools: Take responsibility for improving project management tools, and determining methods and procedures as well as ensuring they are utilized effectively for project workflow.
• Workflow Optimization: Create and advance established workflows and project processes, both internally and externally. This includes driving how to work with stakeholders to ensure efficient collaboration.
• Problem Solving: Address and resolve emerging problems that may arise during the course of projects. Utilize problem-solving skills to find appropriate solutions and mitigate risks. Lead and set presidents on how others should solve similar problems in the future. 
• Understands and works on complex issues where analysis of situations requires and in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Determines methods and procedures on new assignments. Exercise judgment in selection methods, evaluating, adapting of complex techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Work is reviewed upon completion and is consistent with departmental objectives. 
• Operational Communication: Serve as the point of contact for stakeholders regarding operational issues, if applicable, to facilitate effective resolution and communication. Drive initiatives on ensuring the same issues should not arise again. 
• Delegation and support: Serve as a coaching and guiding resource to the Project team, with task allocation and delegation as well as coaching. Fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and excellence. 
• Other: Perform other tasks within the scope of the role.

What you'll need:

• Project Management Skills: Exceptional project management skills and a proven track record of delivering extraordinary projects on time and within budget.
• Communication and Negotiation: Excellent communication and negotiation skills are necessary for effective stakeholder management and issue resolution. As well as leading and inspiring others. 
• Financial Acumen: Proficiency of financial management, including budget creation and tracking.
• Project Management Tools: Proficiency in project management tools and software.
• Language requirements: Proficiency in English.