17 Exchange Director jobs in Saudi Arabia
Program Management Lead
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Zid is an e-commerce in a box - solution that any retailer can use to start their eRetail. Zid helps them to build their own eStores (with their own name and identity) and integrates them with the supply chain players to enable them to manage and with ease. All of that with affordable cost and decent quality.
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Industry: Technology, Information and Internet
Company size: 250+ employees
**Job Description**:
Become a Zider Tech member and join this amazing company that is on top of the e-commerce game! Join a company that is not only growing but having fun while doing it. We are a human centric organization with huge growth plans and with a purpose to help more and more people with little or no digital experience to start their online business (e-commerce), move their offline to online or grow their offline businesses even more by having an online presence.
As a **_Program Management Lead_** you should be passionate for Project Management, Team organization, best practices, agility, governance practices, communication and enabling others to make their work more efficient! This role will report directly to the CTO and it will become with time the Chief of Staff.
**Qualifications**:
The right person will not only be able to demonstrate their proactive skills but also work with the rest of the team in leading the continuous evolution and improvement of our platform and our team.
- Work closely with the CTO to co-build processes that allow to create a process driven organization with a liquid approach (flexible not rigid).
- Manage the overall capacity, demand and define the best approach to assign the capacity of the technology team to the demand of the business considering time to market, quality, and business needs.
- Manage and centralize all projects information that are running in Zid.
- Regularly participate in key project meetings to ensure that there is a continues review of the progress, identify issues and report on those to ensure these are resolved in a timely manner and without reducing the impact on the delivery.
- Managing multiple projects simultaneously with the support and alignment of the product owners.
- Communicating on new releases that are done by the technology team regardless of the product that releases something to product.
- Work with teams to set milestones, communicate project statuses, and identify/address potential setbacks.
- Manage and own the metrics of delivery, including estimations, effort tracking, delivery costs, capacity, demand, among others.
- Tracking budgets for projects and ensuring an IT overview of the costs being spent.
- Co-build a governance for SDLC and delivery in technology.
- Serve as an leader for the team and overall culture, both internally and externally.
- Co-create an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.
- Influence and facilitate the creation of long-term relationships which add value to Zid.
Additional Information
**Requirements**:
- A background in Software Development or Architecture is a plus.
- A strong organization skills and structure in the approach to solving problems.
- A minimum of 6+ years of experience as a program management or IT Governance for a startup or a fast growing business.
- Hands on solid knowledge and understanding of best practices in Software Development Cycle, Agile development (SAFE), and project/program management (PMI) and governance (ITIL).
- Facility the resource allocation process on each planning session that is done. Have the ability at times to lead the planning session.
- Strong knowledge on OKRs and KPIs. Ability to create, automate tracking and reporting on these.
- Strong knowledge on budget practices with more than 4 years of experience in managing cross-budget across all projects.
Program Management Lead
Posted today
Job Viewed
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Zid is an e-commerce in a box - solution that any retailer can use to start their eRetail. Zid helps them to build their own eStores (with their own name and identity) and integrates them with the supply chain players to enable them to manage and with ease. All of that with affordable cost and decent quality.
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Industry: Technology, Information and Internet
Company size: 250+ employees
**Job Description**:
Become a Zider Tech member and join this amazing company that is on top of the e-commerce game! Join a company that is not only growing but having fun while doing it. We are a human centric organization with huge growth plans and with a purpose to help more and more people with little or no digital experience to start their online business (e-commerce), move their offline to online or grow their offline businesses even more by having an online presence.
As a **_Program Management Lead_** you should be passionate for Project Management, Team organization, best practices, agility, governance practices, communication and enabling others to make their work more efficient! This role will report directly to the CTO and it will become with time the Chief of Staff.
**Qualifications**:
The right person will not only be able to demonstrate their proactive skills but also work with the rest of the team in leading the continuous evolution and improvement of our platform and our team.
- Work closely with the CTO to co-build processes that allow to create a process driven organization with a liquid approach (flexible not rigid).
- Manage the overall capacity, demand and define the best approach to assign the capacity of the technology team to the demand of the business considering time to market, quality, and business needs.
- Manage and centralize all projects information that are running in Zid.
- Regularly participate in key project meetings to ensure that there is a continues review of the progress, identify issues and report on those to ensure these are resolved in a timely manner and without reducing the impact on the delivery.
- Managing multiple projects simultaneously with the support and alignment of the product owners.
- Communicating on new releases that are done by the technology team regardless of the product that releases something to product.
- Work with teams to set milestones, communicate project statuses, and identify/address potential setbacks.
- Manage and own the metrics of delivery, including estimations, effort tracking, delivery costs, capacity, demand, among others.
- Tracking budgets for projects and ensuring an IT overview of the costs being spent.
- Co-build a governance for SDLC and delivery in technology.
- Serve as an leader for the team and overall culture, both internally and externally.
- Co-create an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.
- Influence and facilitate the creation of long-term relationships which add value to Zid.
Additional Information
**Requirements**:
- A background in Software Development or Architecture is a plus.
- A strong organization skills and structure in the approach to solving problems.
- A minimum of 6+ years of experience as a program management or IT Governance for a startup or a fast growing business.
- Hands on solid knowledge and understanding of best practices in Software Development Cycle, Agile development (SAFE), and project/program management (PMI) and governance (ITIL).
- Facility the resource allocation process on each planning session that is done. Have the ability at times to lead the planning session.
- Strong knowledge on OKRs and KPIs. Ability to create, automate tracking and reporting on these.
- Strong knowledge on budget practices with more than 4 years of experience in managing cross-budget across all projects.
Program Management Director
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Ready to take your engineering and management experience to the next level to work on complex construction problems that will have a huge impact on the local community? Parsons is now hiring a Senior Program Director who can lead a team of professionals overseeing every phase of large scale projects or programs.
Parsons’ extensive experience in this field, combined with your significant management and technical experience, will propel your career forward with opportunity for advancement with top performance. We need our Senior Program Director to be versatile as well as have exceptional communication, analytical and management skills. In this role you plan, direct, supervise, and control the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project. You will assign responsibility for executing project plans to key stakeholders after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths. We need our Program Directors to provide input to performance reviews and development plans for subordinates. Field responsibilities may include labor relations, local procurement and payroll operations, etc., if required
**Responsibilities**:
Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution.
Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors.
Collaborates with Business Development to market and secure additional work with client.
Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project.
Participates in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients.
Oversees establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required.
Establishes the program requirements for all areas of the project, and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence t o these criteria.
Responsible for the development and distribution of a one to two page description of the project to all members of the project team for reference.
Provides direction and management for every phase of significant projects or programs to assure on schedule completion within or below budget and in accordance with contractual obligations. Must be capable of managing a project or program valued over to $1 billion in total installed cost.
Mobilizes company resources, through liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work.
Discusses the qualifications required of the key project positions in specific detail with the profit center and department managers.
Collaborates with the office facilities staff to address project space requirements.
Works with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a project.
Ensures that the project meets or exceeds goals established in these plans.
Works with the key project individual to devise and execute actions plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work. Advises the client and company management of any such changes.
The Project Manager is specifically responsible for maintaining current and timely change orders.
Monitors and reports to management on the progress of all project activity within the program, including significant milestones, and any conditions, which would affect project cost or schedule.
Establishes weekly meeting to review project status and formulate action items.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or related field) (pus MBA MSc preferred)
25+ years of related work experience, including supervisory/managerial experience
Significant managerial experience of a large group of Engineers, Designers, and technical support personnel
Professional Engineer registration with active membership in a professional engineering society may be required. PMP or similar is also preferred
Proven ability for managing a large group of engineering/technical personnel
Prior experience must include significant project management or construction management assignments at the Program Director level.
Experience should also include operations management of personnel and facilities.
Relocation to the job site may be required.
Directing work involving complex technical situations
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are required Must also possess a thorough knowledge of current technology and t he capabilities and efficiencies of specific engineering software for use in completing engineering assignments.
Executive Advisor - Program Management
Posted 4 days ago
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In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!
When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.
Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Executive Advisor – Program Management to join our team! In this role you will get to advise and consult on a series of major programs in Saudi Arabia.
The Executive Advisor shall provide oversight, monitoring, and strategy and delivery advice for program management programs in the Kingdom that will include, but not be limited to, the following:
Working closely with our client to provide high-level advice on development and delivery of projects across all functions.
Reviewing program management strategies and development/delivery plans.
Provide insights into program and project efficiency across all project stages and supply chains.
Provide support in understanding how interaction with all stakeholders, especially relevant authorities, is being managed and can be improved.
Be part of a high-level group working closely with the client to improve development and delivery performance and have a positive impact on project finances. This will include project reviews and follow-ups to recommended improvements.
Will be responsible for preparing executive presentations for our client, detailing strategic, project, and business plan opportunities, setting out findings, recommendations, and follow-up actions.
What You'll Be Doing:
Part of a team reviewing and analyzing company, program, and project performance, systems, and processes.
Working closely with the client team to review program and project performance.
Using your superior SME knowledge to pinpoint root causes and recommend solutions for development and delivery improvements across all program and project functions.
Analyzing high-level project financial performance and advising on improvements.
Part of a team collating and reviewing company, program, and project information.
Visiting sites and company offices to meet with the company, development, and delivery staff to review program and project delivery and performance.
Part of a team analyzing company, program, and project specifics, leading to observations, findings, and recommendations for improvement.
Part of the team following up on the successful close-out of agreed recommendations.
What Required Skills You'll Bring :
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including submissions and presentations to C-suite level.
Ability to lead/coordinate small, high-level SME teams.
Proven stakeholder management skills to C-suite and national representation levels.
Proven record of accomplishment as a successful Executive in Program Management Projects.
20+ experience in the industry.
Experience in Collaborative Project Management or Delivery Partnerships.
Advanced negotiation and problem-solving skills.
University bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a similar field required.
Project Management or Construction Management certification or registration.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
University MSc level degree desirable.
GCC experience very desirable.
Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to .
About Us
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
#J-18808-LjbffrProgram Management DALMA 300PM
Posted 12 days ago
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Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate shall be responsible for setting a plan to manage a large technical security C4I project. To achieve this goal, the candidate is expected to carry out the following activities:
- Implement project management processes, procedures, tools, and the skill level of the resources, compare them against industry standards, identify the gaps, and brief the senior management on the findings.
- Develop a plan to streamline the project management processes and procedures, enhance the project management tools, and improve the skill level of the project management personnel.
- Control the project using Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Earned Value Management, and Project Control Methods that incorporate tracking by use of Microsoft Projects or Primavera.
- Present the plans to the senior management and get approval to proceed.
- Implement the approved plan using a team of project resources; such a team or multiple sub-teams are expected to be part of the plan. The candidate shall act as the Project Manager for implementing the plan. At a minimum the team/sub-teams are expected to carry out the following activities:
- Streamline project management processes and procedures ensuring appropriate participation of all stakeholders; recommend organization restructuring if necessary.
- Ensure appropriate Project Management tools are available or recommend procurement of appropriate tools if the current tools are not adequate.
- Develop a detailed plan to enhance project management skills of the project management personnel. The plan shall primarily consist of training for the assigned personnel. The training may include in-house training, outside (in-Kingdom or abroad) training including Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from Project Management Institute (PMI).
- Brief senior management on successful completion of the plan.
- Develop a mechanism to evaluate and assist the Project Management Personnel to solidify their skills. The candidate shall evaluate/assist in the following activities, which are to be carried out by the Project Management Personnel - this is not an exhaustive list:
- Review of Statement of Work from Project management perspective with focus on impact analysis, acceptance criteria, etc.
- Review and approval of the project plan submitted by vendor/contractor with particular emphasis on dependencies and risk analysis.
- Monitoring the progress against the project plan, identifying the potential and actual issues and risks, and taking corrective action.
- Ensuring the vendor meets the acceptance criteria and achieving stakeholder acceptance of the product.
- Holding regular meetings with the vendor/contractor, keeping the management up to date on the project progress, and ensuring all stakeholders are properly engaged at an appropriate level.
- Generating/maintaining project management related documentation.
Qualifications
The candidate shall have a minimum of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Electrical, Electronics, Communications, or Computer Engineering, or Computer Science. He must be a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) from Project Management Institute (PMI) or equivalent. He must be proficient in the use of desktop applications in general and in MS Project or other Project Management Tools in particular. He must have excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Experience
1. The candidate shall have a minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience as Project Manager/Program Manager in deploying C4I Systems, Security Operations Centers, Telecom Networks, and major IT systems/applications.
2. The candidate shall have experience in developing and maintaining detailed project plans or reviewing and approving the project plans submitted by vendor/contractor.
3. The candidate must have experience in managing multiple projects. The experience must include coordination, scheduling, assigning, follow up, and monitoring project activities.
4. The candidate must have experience in project management methodologies in general and PMI Project Management Methodology in particular.
5. The experience must include developing training course materials, conducting On-the-Job Training (OJT), and imparting formal and informal training.
6. The candidate must have experience in developing project management reports for the management or the project sponsor.
7. The candidate shall have experience in managing project deliverables in line with the project plan, recording and managing project issues, and escalating the issues where necessary.
8. Experience in developing and implementing a plan to enhance Project Management capability of an organization is highly desirable.
9. Military background or Security experience is a plus.
Information Technology and Services - Riyadh 11393, Saudi Arabia
#J-18808-LjbffrExecutive Advisor - Program Management
Posted 12 days ago
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In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!
When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.
Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Executive Advisor – Program Management to join our team! In this role you will get to advise and consult on a series of major programs in Saudi Arabia.
The Executive Advisor shall provide oversight, monitoring, and strategy and delivery advice for program management programs in the Kingdom that will include, but not be limited to, the following:
Working closely with our client to provide high-level advice on development and delivery of projects across all functions.
Reviewing program management strategies and development/delivery plans.
Provide insights into program and project efficiency across all project stages and supply chains.
Provide support in understanding how interaction with all stakeholders, especially relevant authorities, is being managed and can be improved.
Be part of a high-level group working closely with the client to improve development and delivery performance and have a positive impact on project finances. This will include project reviews and follow-ups to recommended improvements.
Will be responsible for preparing executive presentations for our client, detailing strategic, project, and business plan opportunities, setting out findings, recommendations, and follow-up actions.
What You'll Be Doing:
Part of a team reviewing and analyzing company, program, and project performance, systems, and processes.
Working closely with the client team to review program and project performance.
Using your superior SME knowledge to pinpoint root causes and recommend solutions for development and delivery improvements across all program and project functions.
Analyzing high-level project financial performance and advising on improvements.
Part of a team collating and reviewing company, program, and project information.
Visiting sites and company offices to meet with the company, development, and delivery staff to review program and project delivery and performance.
Part of a team analyzing company, program, and project specifics, leading to observations, findings, and recommendations for improvement.
Part of the team following up on the successful close-out of agreed recommendations.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including submissions and presentations to C-suite level.
Ability to lead/coordinate small, high-level SME teams.
Proven stakeholder management skills to C-suite and national representation levels.
Proven record of accomplishment as a successful Executive in Program Management Projects.
20+ experience in the industry.
Experience in Collaborative Project Management or Delivery Partnerships.
Advanced negotiation and problem-solving skills.
University bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a similar field required.
Project Management or Construction Management certification or registration.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
University MSc level degree desirable.
GCC experience very desirable.
We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to
#J-18808-LjbffrExecutive Advisor - Program Management
Posted 5 days ago
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Job Description
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!
When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We've got what you're looking for.
Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Executive Advisor - Program Management to join our team! In this role you will get to advise and consult on a series of major programs in Saudi Arabia.
The Executive Advisor shall provide oversight, monitoring, and strategy and delivery advice for program management programs in the Kingdom that will include, but not be limited to, the following:
Working closely with our client to provide high-level advice on development and delivery of projects across all functions.
Reviewing program management strategies and development/delivery plans.
Provide insights into program and project efficiency across all project stages and supply chains.
Provide support in understanding how interaction with all stakeholders, especially relevant authorities, is being managed and can be improved.
Be part of a high-level group working closely with the client to improve development and delivery performance and have a positive impact on project finances. This will include project reviews and follow-ups to recommended improvements.
Will be responsible for preparing executive presentations for our client, detailing strategic, project, and business plan opportunities, setting out findings, recommendations, and follow-up actions.
What You'll Be Doing:
Part of a team reviewing and analyzing company, program, and project performance, systems, and processes.
Working closely with the client team to review program and project performance.
Using your superior SME knowledge to pinpoint root causes and recommend solutions for development and delivery improvements across all program and project functions.
Analyzing high-level project financial performance and advising on improvements.
Part of a team collating and reviewing company, program, and project information.
Visiting sites and company offices to meet with the company, development, and delivery staff to review program and project delivery and performance.
Part of a team analyzing company, program, and project specifics, leading to observations, findings, and recommendations for improvement.
Part of the team following up on the successful close-out of agreed recommendations.
What Required Skills You'll Bring :
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including submissions and presentations to C-suite level.
Ability to lead/coordinate small, high-level SME teams.
Proven stakeholder management skills to C-suite and national representation levels.
Proven record of accomplishment as a successful Executive in Program Management Projects.
20+ experience in the industry.
Experience in Collaborative Project Management or Delivery Partnerships.
Advanced negotiation and problem-solving skills.
University bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a similar field required.
Project Management or Construction Management certification or registration.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
University MSc level degree desirable.
GCC experience very desirable.
Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to .
About Us
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
For more about Parsons, visit and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
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Executive Advisor - Program Management
Posted 19 days ago
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In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!
When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We've got what you're looking for.
Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Executive Advisor - Program Management to join our team! In this role you will get to advise and consult on a series of major programs in Saudi Arabia.
The Executive Advisor shall provide oversight, monitoring, and strategy and delivery advice for program management programs in the Kingdom that will include, but not be limited to, the following:
Working closely with our client to provide high-level advice on development and delivery of projects across all functions.
Reviewing program management strategies and development/delivery plans.
Provide insights into program and project efficiency across all project stages and supply chains.
Provide support in understanding how interaction with all stakeholders, especially relevant authorities, is being managed and can be improved.
Be part of a high-level group working closely with the client to improve development and delivery performance and have a positive impact on project finances. This will include project reviews and follow-ups to recommended improvements.
Will be responsible for preparing executive presentations for our client, detailing strategic, project, and business plan opportunities, setting out findings, recommendations, and follow-up actions.
What You'll Be Doing:
Part of a team reviewing and analyzing company, program, and project performance, systems, and processes.
Working closely with the client team to review program and project performance.
Using your superior SME knowledge to pinpoint root causes and recommend solutions for development and delivery improvements across all program and project functions.
Analyzing high-level project financial performance and advising on improvements.
Part of a team collating and reviewing company, program, and project information.
Visiting sites and company offices to meet with the company, development, and delivery staff to review program and project delivery and performance.
Part of a team analyzing company, program, and project specifics, leading to observations, findings, and recommendations for improvement.
Part of the team following up on the successful close-out of agreed recommendations.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including submissions and presentations to C-suite level.
Ability to lead/coordinate small, high-level SME teams.
Proven stakeholder management skills to C-suite and national representation levels.
Proven record of accomplishment as a successful Executive in Program Management Projects.
20+ experience in the industry.
Experience in Collaborative Project Management or Delivery Partnerships.
Advanced negotiation and problem-solving skills.
University bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a similar field required.
Project Management or Construction Management certification or registration.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
University MSc level degree desirable.
GCC experience very desirable.
We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to
Executive Advisor - Program Management
Posted 5 days ago
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Job Description
When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We've got what you're looking for.
**Job Description:**
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented **Executive Advisor - Program Management** to join our team! In this role you will get to advise and consult on a series of major programs in Saudi Arabia.
The Executive Advisor shall provide oversight, monitoring, and strategy and delivery advice for program management programs in the Kingdom that will include, but not be limited to, the following:
+ Working closely with our client to provide high-level advice on development and delivery of projects across all functions.
+ Reviewing program management strategies and development/delivery plans.
+ Provide insights into program and project efficiency across all project stages and supply chains.
+ Provide support in understanding how interaction with all stakeholders, especially relevant authorities, is being managed and can be improved.
+ Be part of a high-level group working closely with the client to improve development and delivery performance and have a positive impact on project finances. This will include project reviews and follow-ups to recommended improvements.
+ Will be responsible for preparing executive presentations for our client, detailing strategic, project, and business plan opportunities, setting out findings, recommendations, and follow-up actions.
**What You'll Be Doing:**
+ Part of a team reviewing and analyzing company, program, and project performance, systems, and processes.
+ Working closely with the client team to review program and project performance.
+ Using your superior SME knowledge to pinpoint root causes and recommend solutions for development and delivery improvements across all program and project functions.
+ Analyzing high-level project financial performance and advising on improvements.
+ Part of a team collating and reviewing company, program, and project information.
+ Visiting sites and company offices to meet with the company, development, and delivery staff to review program and project delivery and performance.
+ Part of a team analyzing company, program, and project specifics, leading to observations, findings, and recommendations for improvement.
+ Part of the team following up on the successful close-out of agreed recommendations.
**What Required Skills You'll Bring** :
+ Excellent oral and written communication skills, including submissions and presentations to C-suite level.
+ Ability to lead/coordinate small, high-level SME teams.
+ Proven stakeholder management skills to C-suite and national representation levels.
+ Proven record of accomplishment as a successful Executive in Program Management Projects.
+ 20+ experience in the industry.
+ Experience in Collaborative Project Management or Delivery Partnerships.
+ Advanced negotiation and problem-solving skills.
+ University bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a similar field required.
+ Project Management or Construction Management certification or registration.
**What Desired Skills You'll Bring:**
+ University MSc level degree desirable.
+ GCC experience very desirable.
Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to .
About Us
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Senior Director Agile Program Management - Travel & Hospitality
Posted 12 days ago
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Publicis Sapient is a digital transformation partner helping established organisations get to their future, digitally-enabled state, both in the way they work and the way they serve their customers. We help unlock value through a start-up mindset and modern methods, fusing strategy, consulting and customer experience with agile engineering and problem-solving creativity. United by our core values and our purpose of helping people thrive in the brave pursuit of next, our 20,000+ people in 53 offices around the world combine experience across technology, data sciences, consulting and customer obsession to accelerate our clients’ businesses through designing the products and services their customers truly value.
Overview
As Senior Program Director, you will lead large-scale, multi-dimensional initiatives enabling your clients Digital Business Transformation. You will partner with senior client executives and ultimately be accountable for the overall strategic shaping, planning, implementation, and effectiveness of work for client engagements. You will guide globally distributed teams to deliver successful software outputs and meaningful business outcomes for clients while influencing change
Responsibilities
Your Impact:
Act as the primary Engagement Lead for delivery of large-scale and complex programs for client’s digital business or engineering transformation programs
• Facilitate internal teams and advise clients to connecting solutions and integrating processes to ensure program development is in line with broader goals and objectives of the program
• Define processes and tools needed by teams across all programs enabling successful program implementation and delivery
• Provide guidance on consistent application of project management methodologies that align with strategic plans
• Partner with clients to plan, evolve, and formulate a customer-focused digital business transformation (DBT) strategy; seed, estimate, and facilitate budget planning for value based digital business transformation engagements
• Track and evaluate the delivery metrics of the product teams within the engagement and facilitate continuous improvement to improve flow, quality, and value realization
• Act as a trusted strategic advisor to clients to transform their business by guiding internal leaders and external senior stakeholders on engineering and digital business transformation methods and approaches
• Own or liaise with the Executive PMO to communicate program executional metrics, risks, issues, and dependencies
• Articulate engagement commercial metrics including client outcomes, leakage, burn rate, revenue & margins, etc. to support account health and drive account-level planning within the industry vertical
• Deliver thought-leadership around industry, process, PMO, delivery, and technology on behalf of the organization
Qualifications
Your Skills & Experience:
• Experience with a distributed delivery model, leading diverse teams, and collaborating in a multi-cultural environment for end-to-end engagements
• Experience in the Travel & Hospitality industry or has experience working on projects related to this sector.
• Program management experience in scaled digital implementation leading high performing teams within IT and consulting environment
• Effective systems thinking skills and ability to identify interconnectivity across multiple streams of work
• Demonstrated experience navigating a large organization, showcasing the ability to influence with storytelling and data
• Comfortable with C-suite reporting relationships and presenting to C-level executives, senior business leaders, and technology leaders
• Knowledge of best practices in design thinking/user-centered design (e.g., user research, hypothesis-driven development, prototyping, and usability testing)
• Experience with a variety of methodologies like scrum, Kanban, Scaled Agile frameworks (SAFe etc.), waterfall, and hybrid
• Effective leadership, analytical skills, and negotiation skills
• Effective conflict resolution skills
Additional information
Set Yourself Apart With:
Fostering innovation and creative problem solving backed by a strategic fact-base
• A passion for creating unprecedented customer experiences and innovative digital businesses
• Experience in engaging and coaching c-level clients in highly strategic, critical business initiatives
• Published thought leadership that pushes an industry leading POV on industry sector, technology, delivery, or organizational evolution
• Deep experience in one or more of our industry verticals
• CSM, CPSO, SAFe certified
A successful candidate acts as a fair and trusted strategic advisor for clients. You solve problems quickly – but for the long term, by leading teams to have a measurable impact on the client’s business. Your breadth and depth of highly strategic execution and political savviness enables you to effortlessly traverse complex organizations and supplier landscapes
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