Program Director

ROLE PURPOSE

The Program Director provides executive-level leadership and strategic oversight across all phases. As the primary point of accountability to client, the incumbent ensures that all PMCM services are delivered to the highest professional standards, on time, and in full compliance with client requirements, contractual obligations, and applicable national and international standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership & Program Governance

• Serve as the ultimate professional authority and single point of accountability for PMCM delivery to Client across all phases and sites.
• Define and implement the Program Execution Strategy, governance framework, and management methodology; provide executive decision-making on all scopes, schedules, cost, quality, and risk matters.
• Direct the PMCM team across all disciplines — program management, design, controls, commercial, QHSE, risk, and document control — ensuring consistent performance and client alignment.

Design Management & Procurement

• Oversee PMCM design management across DMP and pre-construction phases, ensuring Lead Developer outputs comply with project design intent, program objectives, target zoning, plot ratios, and client standards.
• Direct Value Engineering sessions, procurement strategy development, and tendering processes in compliance with client and Ministry of Finance regulations.

Construction Supervision & Contract Administration

• Lead management and supervision of Lead Developer entities across all sites through construction, enforcing compliance with the Terms of Engagement, schedules, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
• Oversee contract administration including payment certification, change order management, claims evaluation, and stakeholder interface coordination with government authorities and utility providers.

Project Controls & Reporting

• Establish and maintain the Project Controls framework covering schedule, cost, quality, and risk; ensure EVM, KPI tracking, and risk mitigation are implemented consistently across the program.
• Review and approve all major deliverables including monthly progress reports, cost reports, risk registers, and schedule updates; provide client with timely executive briefings and exception reports.

QHSE, Closeout & Team Management

• Champion a zero-incident safety culture; direct the Risk Management framework; ensure ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 standards are maintained across all Developer-facing operations.
• Lead the closeout phase through snagging, commissioning, handover documentation, and the Final Close-Out Report; ensure all PMCM staff are mobilized within 30 days of client’s written request.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Over 20 years of relevant professional experience; over 12 years in a Project Director or equivalent senior management role (Category A).
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
• Membership of a recognized Chartered or Professional Engineering Institution.
• Demonstrated track record directing large-scale land development, infrastructure, or urban development programs, ideally in the GCC/KSA context.
• International / Western Qualifications and Experience.