Program Director
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About the Role
HanmiGlobal seeks a Program Director to lead a mega land and infrastructure development program in Riyadh. The role provides executive stewardship, governance, and strategic oversight across all program phases.
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Responsibilities
- Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for the PMCM organization
- Lead, mentor, and manage the multidisciplinary PMCM leadership team
- 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
- 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 HSE initiatives
- Review executive dashboards, KPIs, performance reports, and strategic recommendations
- Serve as the primary executive interface with the Client and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders
- Chair executive meetings, governance reviews, stakeholder workshops, and high level coordination sessions
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related discipline
- Chartered Professional membership or equivalent professional accreditation
- Minimum 20 years of professional experience
- At least 12 years in senior leadership roles such as Program Director, Projects Director, or equivalent
- Experience leading major land development, infrastructure, or mega project programs within PMCM, PMC, EPCM, or client side organizations
- Preferably experience in Saudi Arabia or the GCC
Full Job Posting
Job Purpose
- HanmiGlobal is seeking a highly qualified Program Director to join our program management and PMCM team in Saudi Arabia.
- You will provide executive stewardship and overarching leadership for a mega multi work package land and infrastructure development program in Riyadh.
Reports To
- Client Executive Management
Internal Interfaces
- HanmiGlobal Executive Management
- Corporate Technical Support Functions
- Corporate Commercial Department
- Corporate HR Department
- Corporate Finance Department
- PMCM Project Team
- Other HanmiGlobal Business Units (as required)
External Interfaces
- Client
- Lead Developers
- Design Consultants
- Contractors
- Utility Providers
- Government Authorities
- Regulatory Agencies
- Specialist Consultants
- Third Party Reviewers and Approving Authorities
- Community Stakeholders
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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