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Project Director

1 open position

We are seeking a highly experienced and dedicated Project Director to oversee and manage international programs for governmental and semi-governmental entities. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in engineering or science and demonstrate exceptional leadership skills to drive the successful execution of complex projects. The successful candidate will have a proven track record as a project manager and possess expertise in a wide range of areas including engineering, project control, contracts, procurement, health & safety, security, environment, risk management, financial management, quality assurance, and construction project management.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and oversee the entire PMO project, including planning, execution, and delivery, while ensuring that it aligns with the organization's strategic objectives.
  • Establish and maintain project management standards, processes, and methodologies to ensure effective project management across the organization.
  • Develop and implement project governance structures, policies, and procedures to support successful project delivery and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
  • Provide direction and guidance to project managers and project teams, fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
  • Coordinate with key stakeholders to prioritize and allocate resources, resolve project-related issues, and manage risks effectively.
  • Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting, ensuring cost-effective utilization of resources while maintaining high-quality project outcomes.
  • Monitor and report on project performance, providing regular updates to senior management and stakeholders on key metrics, milestones, and deliverables.
  • Drive a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and best practice development within the project management community.
  • Provide direct oversight and leadership for international PMO projects, ensuring adherence to engineering, project control, procurement, health & safety, security, environmental, risk management, financial management, and quality assurance standards.
  • Utilize strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders and facility service providers across commercial and public sectors.
  • Drive continuous improvement and capacity building initiatives, particularly within Saudi Arabia, fostering positive change and sustainable development.
  • Lead the strategic management of international programs, leveraging extensive global experience to deliver successful project outcomes within the region.
  • Manage diverse teams and stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery, compliance with regulations, and achievement of project objectives.

 

Essential Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science from a Ministry-accredited university.
  • Minimum of 25 years of experience in international programs for governmental/semi-governmental entities, with a proven track record as a project manager.
  • Expertise in engineering, project control, contracts, procurement, health & safety, security, environment, risk management, financial management, and quality assurance within complex international programs.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Extensive global experience, with a focus on the Middle East/Kingdom region, ideally including experience within Saudi Arabia.
  • Proven history of managing diverse stakeholders and facility service providers across commercial and public sectors.
  • Success in driving continuous improvement and capacity building initiatives, particularly within Saudi Arabia.

 

--Riyadh. Saudi Arabia--
Full-Time

Faculty Positions in Software Engineering (COE) - #091218

1 open position

Assistant, Associate or Professor

Applicants must have Ph.D. degree in Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, or Machine Learning. The successful candidate must have a strong research record and have experience of teaching and supervising both graduate and undergraduate students. The successful candidate is expected to bring experience, energy, motivation and leadership to the Department of Software Engineering. The candidate should have in-depth knowledge, proven by a strong teaching and research record, to teach courses in one or more of the following areas: Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Secure Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Big Data and Data Analytics. In addition, the candidate should be able teach core courses in Software Engineering and Computer Science.

Instructor or Lecturer

Applicants must have MSc in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related area. Preference is given to those with lab development and teaching experience. The candidate should have a proven ability to help in teaching in the general fields of Software Engineering and Computer Science. The candidate should be able to teach core introductory courses in the Software Engineering program such as object-oriented programming, algorithms and data structures, and discrete math. The candidate must have a Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related area.

Applications will be assessed as they are received and the positions will remain open until filled or the search is closed. Qualified candidates (male and female) are encouraged to apply. Currently, male and female students are enrolled in the College of Engineering.

The remuneration package includes an internationally competitive salary, housing allowance, relocation allowance. This is in addition to large number of fringe benefits that include family annual leave; medical/dental/optical/life insurances; and dependent/s schooling. Employment will require successful completion of credentials verification and background check(s) in accordance with university policies.

Applicants must submit the following documents in a single pdf file:

  • A full curriculum vitae
  • Teaching and Research statements
  • Proof of promotion for Associate or Professor ranks only
  • Copies of all university transcripts and diplomas
  • Contact information for three references (mail, telephone, and email)


Please submit your application at: https://jobs.alfaisal.edu/coe

You may send any inquiries to Email

About Us

Alfaisal University is a young and fast growing university located in the capital city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It was founded in 2008 as a private not-for-profit Institution, where English is the language of instructions. It consists of four colleges: Business, Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy, and Science.

The College of Engineering has been offering a wide range of degrees and programs through a blend of rigorous and project-based curricula. Currently, the college offers bachelor’s degrees in ArchitecturalElectricalIndustrial, Mechanical and Software Engineering. These programs are all ABET accredited. In addition, a master’s degree in Engineering & Systems Management is being offered in collaboration with the Centre for Complex Engineering Systems (CCES) at KACST (King Abdulaziz City for Science & Technology) and MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology). The College of Engineering faculties come from around the world. All of whom have brought with them a wealth of experience and the latest educational technologies to their classrooms

Riyadh is a modern and attractive city at the political, economic and cultural hub of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Coast Countries. Because of the large, well-established expatriate community, English is commonly spoken by service providers at retail outlets, hospitals, etc. The climate in Riyadh is very comfortable during the fall and spring semesters and is similar to what you would experience in the southwestern part of the United States. There are numerous, world class education options for the children of Alfaisal faculty and the proximity of Saudi Arabia to other middle-eastern, European, and Asian popular travel destinations makes it an ideal location for someone that would like to experience new cultures.

 

--Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates--
Full-Time

Faculty Positions in the College of Law & International Relations

1 open position

Alfaisal University (AU) is a young and fast growing university located in the capital city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It was founded in 2008 as a private not for profit research oriented university, where English is the official language of instructions. It consists of five colleges: Business, Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy, and Sciences, plus the newly established College of Law & International Relation.

College of Law & International Relations will offer a Bachelor degree in Law (LLB) with three concentrations:

  • Diplomacy & International Relations
  • Government & Public Policy
  • International Law


The College has openings (at all levels) in all areas of Law

Qualified candidates (male and female) are encouraged to apply. Candidates must have a Ph.D. or terminal degree in Law (Preferred post-J.D. experience and credentials include significant legal practice and teaching or similar experience). A demonstrated commitment to excellent classroom teaching is required. Prior law school teaching is preferred, and demonstrate a strong record or potential for high quality research and teaching. We welcome candidates across all areas of law, although subject areas of particular interest include Torts, Commercial and Corporate Law, Civil and Criminal Law, Research Methods in Law with a focus on Law & Social Science Methods, Banking and Financial Law, International Public and Private Law, Labor Law, Civil and Criminal Procedure Law. Preference will be given to candidates with strong research record and potential. Candidates are expected to teach undergraduate levels courses where class size is small.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • Evidence of proficiency in teaching, student supervision, and curriculum and program development.
  • Research and scholarly achievements judged competent and adequate for the relevant rank in comparison with peers active in the same field at a major research university.
  • Significant national, regional, and international reputation in scholarly endeavors in comparison with peers active in the same field at a major research university.
  • Ability to work with and lead diverse groups, cultures and communities.
  • Evidence of significant national, regional, and international networks and collaborations in both teaching and research activities.


The candidate would be expected to teach both introductory and specialized courses, and to participate in the intellectual life of a talented, vibrant and unique legal community. Candidates should have a superior academic record with demonstrable evidence of, or a strong potential for, excellence and innovation in teaching, scholarly research and service.

AU offers a rolling employment contract and a competitive compensation package commensurate with qualifications and experience of the candidate. It compares very well with top research oriented schools in USA. This is in addition to attractive fringe benefits that include family annual leave; medical/dental/optical/life insurances; and dependent/s schooling. Employment will require successful completion of credentials verification and background check(s) in accordance with university policies.

 

--Saudi Arabia--
Full-Time

Butcher

1 open position

Plan, prepare, and execute all portioning, ordering, and inventory of meats and fish in accordance with standards and plating guide specifications.  Maintain organization, cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment.  Assist in the supervision of Line Cooks when assigned.

Adhere to local regulations concerning health, safety, or other compliance requirements, as well as brand standards and local policies and procedures. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities – (Key Activities of the role)

  • Selects suppliers and purchase meats
  • Cuts meats to correct portion size
  • Properly wraps meats and fish to preserve and protect the product.
  • Complete opening and closing duties and checklists.
  • Follow procedures to (1) ensure the security and proper storage of meats, fish, and equipment such as knives, cleavers, and saws, (2) order and/or requisition supplies, inventory, etc. in a timely and efficient manner, and (3) minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food cost.  
  • Maintain sanitation standards in the food prep areas that meet the state and local Health Board inspection and hotel requirements.
  • Ensure that all butchering equipment, including but not limited to countertops, cutting boards, sharpeners, etc., is in proper operational condition and is cleaned and sanitized on a regular basis.  
  • Maintains high standards of personal hygiene

2. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills –

  • Demonstrated ability to interact with customers, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand and the Company.
  • Awareness of valid health/food handler card as required by local government agency.
  • Problem solving and training abilities.

Qualifications –

  • Vocational Certificate in Culinary Skills or food preparations or related field.

Experience –

  • 2 years related experience as or formal training or an equivalent combination of education and culinary/kitchen operations experience.  

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.

 

--Saudi Arabia--
Full-Time
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