Project Manager

About the Role

Project Manager at Mena Transport PCL responsible for leading end-to-end transformation initiatives, process redesign, and performance improvement across transportation and logistics operations in the MENA region.

Responsibilities

• Inquiry & Business Intelligence
  • Act as the primary point of contact for gathering operational inquiries, pain points, and improvement opportunities from internal and external stakeholders.
  • Conduct structured interviews, surveys, and data analysis to map current-state transportation processes.
  • Synthesise findings into clear business cases and transformation roadmaps to be presented to the COO.
  • Monitor industry trends, regulatory developments, and best practices in transport & logistics across the MENA region.
• Project Coordination & Management
  • Lead end-to-end project planning, scoping, scheduling, risk management, and delivery of transformation initiatives.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, milestone trackers, RAID logs, and status dashboards.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams including Transportation (KA Team), Operation Support, Safety & Standard, Vehicle, Technology, and external partners.
  • Facilitate working groups, steering committee meetings, and COO briefings; prepare concise executive-level reports.
  • Ensure all deliverables are on time, within scope, and aligned to strategic objectives set by the COO.
• Process Transformation & Innovation
  • Drive design and implementation of new initiative projects, operation process workflows, SOPs, and performance frameworks.
  • Identify automation, digitalization, and technology integration opportunities to enhance fleet operations, route efficiency, and logistics visibility.
  • Champion change management activities including stakeholder communication, training programs, and adoption tracking.
  • Lead pilot programs and scale successful models across the organization.
• Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
  • Define, track, and report on KPIs aligning Corporate Goal (MG) relevant to transportation efficiency, cost, safety, and service levels.
  • Conduct post-implementation reviews to capture lessons learned and embed improvements.
  • Provide regular data-driven insights and recommendations to the COO to guide strategic decision-making.
• Stakeholder Management
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional teams, government authorities, logistics partners, technology partners and vendors.
  • Represent MENA Transport in external forums and industry working groups as required.
  • Manage vendor and consultant engagements related to the transformation programme.

Qualifications

• Age between 32 - 40 years old.
• Bachelor degree in Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (required).
• Master's degree (MBA or related) in a relevant discipline is strongly preferred.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent experience is highly desirable.
• Minimum 6–8 years of progressive experience in project management, transportation operations, or supply chain transformation.
• Proven track record of delivering complex, multi-stakeholder transformation or change management programmes.
• Direct experience in the transportation, logistics, or mobility sector within the MENA region is a significant advantage.
• Experience working closely with C-suite executives and presenting to senior leadership.
• Background in process redesign, operational excellence, or digital transformation is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong data analysis capabilities; experience with Power BI, Excel, or similar business intelligence tools.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Smartsheet, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Lean & Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies is an advantage.