Senior Manager - Compliance, Audit and L&D (COR 919)

entertainment, cultural and lifestyle destination. As a multibillion-dollar project, it will encompass vast infrastructure development, hospitality, retail and service sectors, requiring robust procurement compliance management.

The Senior Manager – Compliance, Audit, and L&D is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive compliance and audit frameworks specific to procurement operations. This role ensures adherence to regulatory standards, internal policies, and risk management strategies, fostering a culture of compliance. Additionally, the role includes leading compliance-focused training initiatives to ensure all staff are well-versed in best practices. The position requires conducting audits and implementing corrective actions to continuously improve organizational compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Compliance and Audit Framework Development:

·       Develop and implement audit methodologies, standards, and tools to evaluate procurement activities effectively.

·       Lead the planning and execution of internal audits, identifying risks, areas of non-compliance, and opportunities for improvement.

·       Ensure alignment with local (e.g., LCGPA) and international regulatory requirements, PIF guidelines, and organization’s internal policies.

·       Ensure implementation of corrective actions resulting from audit findings and monitor progress over time.

2. Compliance Training and L&D

·       Design and deliver compliance training programs to educate staff on policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards.

·       Collaborate with HR and broader L&D teams to create targeted training programs to foster organization-wide compliance awareness.

3. Risk and Policy Management

·       Work closely with Governance and Finance teams to ensure procurement compliance with local regulations and organizational policies.

·       Act as the primary contact for compliance-related matters across procurement activities.

4. Team Management and Development

·       Oversee and support junior team members, ensuring professional growth through mentorship and annual performance appraisals.

·       Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the Compliance, Audit, and L&D team.

·       Support local content, localization and ESG compliance efforts, ensuring compliance with Saudi regulations and global best practices.