Job description

Project Manager (Bakery), Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia

The Company

Almarai is the world's largest vertically integrated dairy and the region's largest food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company. Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Almarai Company is ranked as the #1 FMCG Brand in the MENA region. It is a market leader in all its categories across the GCC. Almarai currently employs over 46,000 Quality Makers across the GCC, Egypt & Jordan. In 2025, Almarai reported net income of SAR 2.4 billion on sales of SAR 22 billion. For more details, please visit our website – www.almarai.com.

An aggressive expansion program, together with acquisitions in new vertical markets, has created an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic multinational team dedicated to furthering the group's growth plans.

About the Role:

Almarai is seeking a highly experienced engineering manager to plan, execute, and manage bakery capital projects, taking projects from specification and tender through installation, commissioning, and handover to production. The role manages international equipment suppliers and local contractors, ensuring all projects are delivered within laid-down specifications, approved drawings, and approved capital expenditure, and in compliance with Almarai's quality system, standard quality procedures, and engineering specifications.

Candidate must meet the following criteria to be shortlisted:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent engineering discipline with strong bakery equipment and technology expertise
• Minimum 8 years in project management within bakery manufacturing
• Demonstrated bakery projects delivered end-to-end
• Hands-on experience in the installation and commissioning of bakery equipment
• Thorough working knowledge of bakery technology and process equipment
• Prior Gulf experience gained within large bakery plants
• Contract management experience with international equipment suppliers
• Project Delivery: Deliver projects to agreed scope, schedule and approved capital expenditure
• Equipment & Commissioning: Lead Factory Acceptance Testing at vendor premises and Site Acceptance Testing on installation, through to production handover
• Cost: Control project spend against approved budget and provide accurate forecasting throughout the project lifecycle
• Quality: Ensure all project work meets required specifications, hygienic design standards and ISO 22000 food safety compliance
• Health & Safety: Ensure all installation, commissioning and contractor activities are conducted in a safe and efficient manner
• Stakeholder Management: Manage consultants, suppliers, contractors and internal customers to ensure project objectives are met
• Staff Development: Direct, manage and develop the project team to meet current and future project demands
• HACCP, GMP, PMP and Lean & Six Sigma certifications are an advantage

If you meet the qualifications and are looking for a challenging opportunity in a dynamic industry, please apply now.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package for the right candidate.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team. Apply now and take the next step in your career as a Project Manager.

Preferred candidate

Years of experience

No experience required

Degree

Bachelor's degree / higher diploma