Program Director
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About the Role
HanmiGlobal Saudi seeks a Program Director to provide executive leadership for a mega infrastructure development program in Riyadh. The role requires 20+ years of experience with at least 12 years in senior leadership roles, and expertise in PMCM governance, commercial management, and stakeholder management.
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Responsibilities
- Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for the PMCM organization, establishing governance frameworks, reporting structures, decision making processes, and performance management systems aligned with Client’s objectives
- Lead, mentor, and manage the multidisciplinary PMCM leadership team while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Direct and oversee all program activities, including planning, design management, procurement support, construction management, testing and commissioning, handover, and project close out
- Ensure effective integration of all technical, commercial, project controls, quality, HSE, and risk management functions, while monitoring Lead Developer performance against approved scope, schedule, budget, quality, and contractual obligations
- Provide executive oversight of commercial management, project controls, cost forecasting, contract administration, claims, variations, and dispute resolution
- Lead program wide risk management, quality assurance, and health, safety, and environmental (HSE) initiatives to ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and corporate requirements
- Review executive dashboards, KPIs, performance reports, and strategic recommendations to support informed decision making and proactive management of program performance
- Serve as the primary executive interface with the Client and maintain strong relationships with Lead Developers, consultants, contractors, utility providers, government agencies, and key stakeholders
- Chair executive meetings, governance reviews, stakeholder workshops, and high level coordination sessions, facilitating timely resolution of critical issues and strategic decisions
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related discipline
- Chartered Professional membership or equivalent professional accreditation
- Minimum twenty (20) years of professional experience, including at least twelve (12) years in senior leadership roles such as Program Director, Projects Director, Project Director, or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience leading major land development, infrastructure, transportation, utilities, urban development, or mega project programs within PMCM, PMC, EPCM, or client side organizations, preferably in Saudi Arabia or the GCC
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Job Purpose
- HanmiGlobal is seeking a highly qualified Program Director to join our program management and PMCM team in Saudi Arabia.
- In this role, you will provide executive stewardship and overarching leadership for a mega multi work package land and infrastructure development program in Riyadh, delivered on behalf of a major government entity.
- You will be providing program level leadership, governance, strategic integration, and executive oversight across all phases of the program, serving as the principal representative to the Client and ensuring all program participants are seamlessly aligned across scope, schedule, cost, quality, safet
Key Responsibilities
- Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for the PMCM organization, establishing governance frameworks, reporting structures, decision making processes, and performance management systems aligned with Client’s objectives.
- Lead, mentor, and manage the multidisciplinary PMCM leadership team while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Direct and oversee all program activities, including planning, design management, procurement support, construction management, testing and commissioning, handover, and project close out.
- Ensure effective integration of all technical, commercial, project controls, quality, HSE, and risk management functions, while monitoring Lead Developer performance against approved scope, schedule, budget, quality, and contractual obligations.
- Provide executive oversight of commercial management, project controls, cost forecasting, contract administration, claims, variations, and dispute resolution.
- Lead program wide risk management, quality assurance, and health, safety, and environmental (HSE) initiatives to ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and corporate requirements.
- Review executive dashboards, KPIs, performance reports, and strategic recommendations to support informed decision making and proactive management of program performance.
- Serve as the primary executive interface with the Client and maintain strong relationships with Lead Developers, consultants, contractors, utility providers, government agencies, and key stakeholders.
- Chair executive meetings, governance reviews, stakeholder workshops, and high level coordination sessions, facilitating timely resolution of critical issues and strategic decisions.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related discipline.
- Chartered Professional membership or equivalent professional accreditation.
- Minimum twenty (20) years of professional experience, including at least twelve (12) years in senior leadership roles such as Program Director, Projects Director, Project Director, or equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience leading major land development, infrastructure, transportation, utilities, urban development, or mega project programs within PMCM, PMC, EPCM, or client side organizations, preferably in Saudi Arabia or the GCC.
Core Competencies
- Strategic Program Leadership
- PMCM Governance & Executive Management
- Mega Infrastructure & Land Development Programs
- Design & Construction Management Oversight
- Commercial & Contract Management
- Project Controls & Performance Management
- Cost, Risk & Quality Management
- HSE Leadership & Regulatory Compliance
- Digital Delivery (PMIS, EDMS & BIM)
- Stakeholder & Government Authority Management
- Executive Reporting & Organizational Leadership
- Strategic Decision Making, Communication, Negotiation, and Problem Solving
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