Program Director

Role Title: Program Director Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia About Our Client: Our client is a prominent real estate organization driving mega-scale master-planned development projects in Saudi Arabia. We are seeking a Program Director on a confidential basis to take single-point accountability for delivering a major development program. Key Responsibilities: • Program Leadership & Governance: Establish program roadmaps, decision rights, and performance baselines. Chair governance forums and advise executive leadership on major awards and strategic trade-offs. • Full-Lifecycle Delivery: Direct all stages from planning and design through construction, testing, commissioning, and handover. Manage complex package interfaces across infrastructure, utilities, and buildings. • Commercial & Contractual Oversight: Own master schedules, multi-billion-SAR budgets, and cash flow forecasts. Oversee FIDIC contract administration, including claims, variations, and EOTs. • Stakeholder & Risk Management: Oversee program risk exposure, statutory compliance, and digital controls reporting. Candidate Profile & Qualifications: • Experience: 10+ years in mega-scale program management, construction, or land development. • Scale & Expertise: Proven track record leading infrastructure or land development programs exceeding SAR 1 Billion. Deep practical knowledge of FIDIC contracts and Saudi construction law. • Education & Languages: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management (Master's/PMP preferred). Fluent in Arabic and English. Show more Show less

Program Leadership & Governance: Establish program roadmaps, decision rights, and performance baselines. Chair governance forums and advise executive leadership on major awards and strategic trade-offs. Full-Lifecycle Delivery: Direct all stages from planning and design through construction, testing, commissioning, and handover. Manage complex package interfaces across infrastructure, utilities, and buildings. Commercial & Contractual Oversight: Own master schedules, multi-billion-SAR budgets, and cash flow forecasts. Oversee FIDIC contract administration, including claims, variations, and EOTs. Stakeholder & Risk Management: Oversee program risk exposure, statutory compliance, and digital controls reporting.