114 Program Director jobs in Saudi Arabia

Job Summary:

Master Works is seeking an experienced Program Director to oversee a wide range of programs. You will be responsible for the successful delivery and overall performance of each program, supervising managers and updating management on progress and performance.

A successful Program Director must possess broad knowledge of program management principles, a strategic mindset, and the ability to lead and develop team members.

The goal is to ensure each program is delivered successfully, adding maximum value to the organization.

Responsibilities:

1. Initiate and set goals aligned with the organization’s strategic objectives.
2. Plan programs from inception to completion, including deadlines, milestones, and processes.
3. Develop or approve budgets and operational plans.
4. Design evaluation strategies to monitor performance and identify areas for improvement.
5. Supervise all program and project managers, providing feedback and resolving complex issues.
6. Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and productivity of procedures and personnel.
7. Apply change, risk, and resource management principles as needed.
8. Review reports prepared by managers to assess progress and resolve issues.
9. Ensure program operations comply with legal guidelines and internal policies.
10. Keep senior management informed through detailed and accurate reports or presentations.

Requirements and Skills:

1. Proven experience as a Program Director or similar managerial role in the IT services field for over 5 years.
2. Thorough understanding of project and program management techniques and methodologies.
3. Excellent knowledge of performance evaluation techniques and key metrics.
4. Strong skills in data analysis, reporting, and budgeting.
5. Working knowledge of Jira, MS Office, and program management software (e.g., Basecamp, MS Project).
6. Business acumen with strategic thinking abilities.
7. Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
8. Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
9. Excellent communication skills.
10. Certified PMP/PGMP or equivalent certification.
11. BSc/BA in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; MSc/MA is a plus.
12. Local nationality and fluency in English.

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Job Summary:

Master Works is seeking an experienced Program Director to oversee a wide range of programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery and overall success of each program, supervising managers and reporting on progress and performance.

A successful Program Director must possess a broad knowledge of program management principles, a strategic mindset, and the ability to lead and develop their team.

The goal is to ensure that every program is delivered successfully and adds maximum value to the organization.

Responsibilities:

1. Initiate and set goals for programs aligned with the organization's strategic objectives.
2. Plan programs from inception to completion, including deadlines, milestones, and processes.
3. Develop or approve budgets and operational plans.
4. Design evaluation strategies to monitor performance and identify areas for improvement.
5. Supervise all program and project managers, providing feedback and resolving complex issues.
6. Identify ways to enhance efficiency and productivity of procedures and personnel.
7. Apply change, risk, and resource management principles as needed.
8. Review reports prepared by managers to assess progress and address issues.
9. Ensure program operations comply with legal guidelines and internal policies.
10. Keep senior management informed through detailed and accurate reports or presentations.

Requirements and Skills:

1. Proven experience as a Program Director or in a managerial position within the IT service industry for over 5 years.
2. Thorough understanding of project and program management techniques and methods.
3. Excellent knowledge of performance evaluation techniques and key metrics.
4. Strong skills in data analysis, reporting, and budgeting.
5. Proficiency with Jira, MS Office, and program management software such as Basecamp or MS Project.
6. Business acumen with strategic thinking abilities.
7. Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
8. Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
9. Excellent communication skills.
10. Certified PMP/PGMP or equivalent certification.
11. BSc/BA in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; MSc/MA is a plus.
12. Local nationality and fluency in English.

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To oversee the program management function, ensuring the successful execution of strategic programs that align with organizational goals. The Program Director will lead program managers, coordinate across departments, and ensure that programs achieve intended outcomes on time and within budget.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Program Strategy : Develop and implement program strategies that align with organizational objectives.
• Team Leadership : Lead and manage program managers and project teams to ensure effective execution of programs.
• Program Planning : Oversee the planning and design of programs, including scope, objectives, timelines, and resources.
• Budget Oversight : Manage program budgets, track financial performance, and ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Stakeholder Engagement : Engage with key stakeholders to align program objectives, gather feedback, and address concerns.
• Performance Monitoring : Monitor program performance against KPIs and make necessary adjustments to achieve targets.
• Risk Management : Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on programs.
• Reporting : Provide regular updates and reports on program status to the General Manager and other senior leaders.
• Process Improvement : Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices in program management.

Other Responsibilities

• Program Integration : Ensure seamless integration of various programs and projects within the organization.
• Resource Allocation : Allocate resources effectively across programs to optimize performance and efficiency.
• Client and Vendor Relations : Manage relationships with clients and vendors to ensure program requirements are met.
• Strategic Planning : Contribute to the development of strategic plans and long-term goals for the organization.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Program Management : Expertise in managing large-scale programs and projects.
• Leadership : Strong leadership skills to guide and motivate program managers and teams.
• Strategic Thinking : Ability to develop and execute strategic plans aligned with organizational goals.
• Financial Management : Proficiency in budget management and financial oversight.
• Communication : Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging stakeholders and reporting.
• Problem-solving : Strong problem-solving skills to address challenges and risks in programs.
• Organizational Skills : Effective organizational skills to manage multiple programs and priorities.
• Risk Management : Experience in identifying and mitigating program risks.

Experience:

• Years of Experience : 8 years in program management or related fields
• Industry Niche : Program Management, Strategic Planning, Operations.
• Education : Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field; a Master’s degree or relevant certification (e.g., PMP) is desirable.

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About Us

Step into a world of opportunities in the realms of Oil and Gas, and Energy with our specialized Recruitment Services. At Kariera Group Recruitment Services, we take pride in being the matchmakers for exceptional talent and the key roles that drive innovation and success in the industry. Our mission is to align skilled professionals with forward-thinking companies, ensuring a perfect fit for both candidate and employer. Let us navigate your career journey or help you find the ideal candidate to power your team. Elevate your career or organization with us, where talent meets opportunity.

About The Role

Kariera Group recruitment services are actively seeking an Onshore Program Director – Saudi Arabia. This is a great opportunity to join a Global Engineering Consultancy and working on their major iconic Oil and Gas Project portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Experience with managing projects from conception to execution.
• Delivers to client’s satisfaction and contractual requirements.
• Accountable for project cost performance and accounts receivable.
• Serve as prime point of contact between the clients and company.
• Assures the project execution is in accordance with policies, procedures, systems.
• Manages and coordinates project leadership personnel.
• Supports business development and new proposals for offshore opportunities.
• Negotiates changes with clients.
• Responsible for all contracts in their program of works.
• Use and share best practices among the Project Managers
• Plans the project execution and revises the plan as necessary and assures adherence to the plan.
• Providing regular updates to the clients and advise on project status.

• Leads the project management team and is responsible for the successful completion of the project.
• Project Delivery to the Quality Management systems.
• Forecast workload ensuring deployment of sufficient resources (which will require close cooperation with the Engineering Manager).
• Resolution of inter-project conflicts.
• Manage all people assigned to offshore contracts effectively.
• Proficient in English and Arabic languages.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related degree.
• Extensive experience within onshore oil and gas.
• Proven experience in the management of engineering and procurement projects.
• Must have strong knowledge of detailed design projects.
• Greenfield and brownfield experience.
• Previous experience with Aramco requirements.
• Fabrication/Construction experience would be beneficial.
• Strong financial and commercial understanding of projects.
• Able to lead others in a challenging environment.
• Able to make decisions and drive decision processes.
• Well-developed management and administrative skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Works within a team to establish direction, alignment and commitment.
• Experience with Risk and Change Management.

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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 a Program Director to join our team.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Provides direction and management for development, design and construction phases of large projects or programs to assure on-schedule completion within or below budget and in accordance with contractual obligations. The Project Director must be capable of managing a project or program valued up to $500 million in total installed cost. Prior experience must include significant project management or development management assignments at the Project Director level. Experience should also include operations management of personnel and facilities. Relocation to the job site may be required.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected consultants, designers and contractors during the program execution.
• Manage the planning and delivery of a major project and ensure operational consistency across the program, focus on cost, schedule, and quality excellence.
• Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key consultants, designers and contractors.
• Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project.
• Implement agreed strategies, through delivery of workplans and other key documents and approaches in accordance with program requirements and accepted best practice.
• Lead the implementation and application of best practice program management, ensuring compliance and consistency across the interfaces and across delivery.
• Contribute to the development of innovative principles and ideas.
• Facilitates forming partnerships with key stakeholders and organizations impacted.
• Assigns work to employees, oversees, and tracks the completion of work assignments.
• Recruits and mobilizes resources, through liaison with support functions and corporate to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work.
• Maintains clear and concise work standards and goals; provides training and development; completes performance evaluations, conducts employee counselling, takes corrective action as necessary, and ensures entire team consistently delivers the same.
• Ensures adherence to all corporate, contractual, ethics and safety standards, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborates with Business Development to market and secure additional work with clients.
• Participates in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients.
• Establishes the program requirements for all areas of the project and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria.
• Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project.
• Assigns responsibility for executing project plans to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths.
• Provides input to performance reviews and development plans for subordinates. Field responsibilities may include labor relations, local procurement and payroll operations, etc. if required.
• 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 the goals established in these plans.
• Works with the key project individual to devise and execute action 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.
• Promotes technical and commercial excellence on the project through the application of Quality Assurance processes.
• 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 meetings to review project status and formulate action items.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in architecture / engineering and typically 20+ years of related work experience in mega construction and engineering projects, specifically strong project and commercial management experience across multi-disciplinary teams and functional teams, internal and external stakeholders.
• The incumbent should have a broad general technical and business background, as well as previous development management experience on similar or related large-scope project types.
• Safety leadership competence essential, qualifications and/or related training preferable.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Professional registration is also required.
• Motivated, active, team player, social and proactive.
• Mentor and develop relevant personnel. Identify potential recruits at entry and senior levels.
• Demonstrate critical cultural consciousness.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to navigate political environments.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills to manage project challenges.
• Ability to manage conflict under pressure.
• Strong communication, presentation and reporting skills.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Incumbent must meet Parsons’ project management certification requirements.
• Demonstrate leadership and management skills with Stakeholder, Client, Designer and Contractor.
• Proven experience of working within complex construction environment.
• Excellent ability to lead teams and follow through and deliver against demanding targets.
• Ability to clearly deliver work instructions in a complex stakeholder environment.
• Excellent ability/experience to work in a matrix organization (dual reporting).
• Proven ability to interact with and influence senior-level management, including consultation, motivation, and negotiation with client groups, employees, vendors, and contractors.
• Must function effectively under time constraints, schedule workload to meet deadlines, and have the ability to prioritize.
• Ability to manage and work in a team, deliver objectives and targets.
• Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are also required.
• In addition, one must be knowledgeable of current technology and how it can be effectively utilized on the project.

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 .

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About Us

Step into a world of opportunities in the realms of Oil and Gas, and Energy with our specialized Recruitment Services. At Kariera Group Recruitment Services, we take pride in being the matchmakers for exceptional talent and the key roles that drive innovation and success in the industry. Our mission is to align skilled professionals with forward-thinking companies, ensuring a perfect fit for both candidate and employer. Let us navigate your career journey or help you find the ideal candidate to power your team. Elevate your career or organization with us, where talent meets opportunity.

About The Role

Kariera Group recruitment services are actively seeking an Onshore Program Director - Saudi Arabia. This is a great opportunity to join a Global Engineering Consultancy and working on their major iconic Oil and Gas Project portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Experience with managing projects from conception to execution.
• Delivers to client's satisfaction and contractual requirements.
• Accountable for project cost performance and accounts receivable.
• Serve as prime point of contact between the clients and company.
• Assures the project execution is in accordance with policies, procedures, systems.
• Manages and coordinates project leadership personnel.
• Supports business development and new proposals for offshore opportunities.
• Negotiates changes with clients.
• Responsible for all contracts in their program of works.
• Use and share best practices among the Project Managers
• Plans the project execution and revises the plan as necessary and assures adherence to the plan.
• Providing regular updates to the clients and advise on project status.

• Leads the project management team and is responsible for the successful completion of the project.
• Project Delivery to the Quality Management systems.
• Forecast workload ensuring deployment of sufficient resources (which will require close cooperation with the Engineering Manager).
• Resolution of inter-project conflicts.
• Manage all people assigned to offshore contracts effectively.
• Proficient in English and Arabic languages.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related degree.
• Extensive experience within onshore oil and gas.
• Proven experience in the management of engineering and procurement projects.
• Must have strong knowledge of detailed design projects.
• Greenfield and brownfield experience.
• Previous experience with Aramco requirements.
• Fabrication/Construction experience would be beneficial.
• Strong financial and commercial understanding of projects.
• Able to lead others in a challenging environment.
• Able to make decisions and drive decision processes.
• Well-developed management and administrative skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Works within a team to establish direction, alignment and commitment.
• Experience with Risk and Change Management.

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 a Program Director to join our team.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Provides direction and management for development, design and construction phases of large projects or programs to assure on-schedule completion within or below budget and in accordance with contractual obligations. The Project Director must be capable of managing a project or program valued up to $500 million in total installed cost. Prior experience must include significant project management or development management assignments at the Project Director level. Experience should also include operations management of personnel and facilities. Relocation to the job site may be required.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected consultants, designers and contractors during the program execution.
• Manage the planning and delivery of a major project and ensure operational consistency across the program, focus on cost, schedule, and quality excellence.
• Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key consultants, designers and contractors.
• Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project.
• Implement agreed strategies, through delivery of workplans and other key documents and approaches in accordance with program requirements and accepted best practice.
• Lead the implementation and application of best practice program management, ensuring compliance and consistency across the interfaces and across delivery.
• Contribute to the development of innovative principles and ideas.
• Facilitates forming partnerships with key stakeholders and organizations impacted.
• Assigns work to employees, oversees, and tracks the completion of work assignments.
• Recruits and mobilizes resources, through liaison with support functions and corporate to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work.
• Maintains clear and concise work standards and goals; provides training and development; completes performance evaluations, conducts employee counselling, takes corrective action as necessary, and ensures entire team consistently delivers the same.
• Ensures adherence to all corporate, contractual, ethics and safety standards, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborates with Business Development to market and secure additional work with clients.
• Participates in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients.
• Establishes the program requirements for all areas of the project and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria.
• Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project.
• Assigns responsibility for executing project plans to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths.
• Provides input to performance reviews and development plans for subordinates. Field responsibilities may include labor relations, local procurement and payroll operations, etc. if required.
• 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 the goals established in these plans.
• Works with the key project individual to devise and execute action 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.
• Promotes technical and commercial excellence on the project through the application of Quality Assurance processes.
• 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 meetings to review project status and formulate action items.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in architecture / engineering and typically 20+ years of related work experience in mega construction and engineering projects, specifically strong project and commercial management experience across multi-disciplinary teams and functional teams, internal and external stakeholders.
• The incumbent should have a broad general technical and business background, as well as previous development management experience on similar or related large-scope project types.
• Safety leadership competence essential, qualifications and/or related training preferable.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Professional registration is also required.
• Motivated, active, team player, social and proactive.
• Mentor and develop relevant personnel. Identify potential recruits at entry and senior levels.
• Demonstrate critical cultural consciousness.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to navigate political environments.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills to manage project challenges.
• Ability to manage conflict under pressure.
• Strong communication, presentation and reporting skills.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Incumbent must meet Parsons' project management certification requirements.
• Demonstrate leadership and management skills with Stakeholder, Client, Designer and Contractor.
• Proven experience of working within complex construction environment.
• Excellent ability to lead teams and follow through and deliver against demanding targets.
• Ability to clearly deliver work instructions in a complex stakeholder environment.
• Excellent ability/experience to work in a matrix organization (dual reporting).
• Proven ability to interact with and influence senior-level management, including consultation, motivation, and negotiation with client groups, employees, vendors, and contractors.
• Must function effectively under time constraints, schedule workload to meet deadlines, and have the ability to prioritize.
• Ability to manage and work in a team, deliver objectives and targets.
• Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are also required.
• In addition, one must be knowledgeable of current technology and how it can be effectively utilized on the project.

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 .

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 a **Program Director** to join our team.
**POSITION OVERVIEW:**
Provides direction and management for development, design and construction phases of large projects or programs to assure on-schedule completion within or below budget and in accordance with contractual obligations. The Project Director must be capable of managing a project or program valued up to $500 million in total installed cost. Prior experience must include significant project management or development management assignments at the Project Director level. Experience should also include operations management of personnel and facilities. Relocation to the job site may be required.
**SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:**
+ Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected consultants, designers and contractors during the program execution.
+ Manage the planning and delivery of a major project and ensure operational consistency across the program, focus on cost, schedule, and quality excellence.
+ Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key consultants, designers and contractors.
+ Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project.
+ Implement agreed strategies, through delivery of workplans and other key documents and approaches in accordance with program requirements and accepted best practice.
+ Lead the implementation and application of best practice program management, ensuring compliance and consistency across the interfaces and across delivery.
+ Contribute to the development of innovative principles and ideas.
+ Facilitates forming partnerships with key stakeholders and organizations impacted.
+ Assigns work to employees, oversees, and tracks the completion of work assignments.
+ Recruits and mobilizes resources, through liaison with support functions and corporate to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work.
+ Maintains clear and concise work standards and goals; provides training and development; completes performance evaluations, conducts employee counselling, takes corrective action as necessary, and ensures entire team consistently delivers the same.
+ Ensures adherence to all corporate, contractual, ethics and safety standards, policies, and procedures.
+ Collaborates with Business Development to market and secure additional work with clients.
+ Participates in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients.
+ Establishes the program requirements for all areas of the project and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria.
+ Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project.
+ Assigns responsibility for executing project plans to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths.
+ Provides input to performance reviews and development plans for subordinates. Field responsibilities may include labor relations, local procurement and payroll operations, etc. if required.
+ 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 the goals established in these plans.
+ Works with the key project individual to devise and execute action 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.
+ Promotes technical and commercial excellence on the project through the application of Quality Assurance processes.
+ 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 meetings to review project status and formulate action items.
+ Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
**EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:**
+ Bachelor's degree in architecture / engineering and typically 20+ years of related work experience in mega construction and engineering projects, specifically strong project and commercial management experience across multi-disciplinary teams and functional teams, internal and external stakeholders.
+ The incumbent should have a broad general technical and business background, as well as previous development management experience on similar or related large-scope project types.
+ Safety leadership competence essential, qualifications and/or related training preferable.
+ Excellent communication skills in English.
+ Professional registration is also required.
+ Motivated, active, team player, social and proactive.
+ Mentor and develop relevant personnel. Identify potential recruits at entry and senior levels.
+ Demonstrate critical cultural consciousness.
+ Strong stakeholder management and ability to navigate political environments.
+ Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills to manage project challenges.
+ Ability to manage conflict under pressure.
+ Strong communication, presentation and reporting skills.
**SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:**
+ Incumbent must meet Parsons' project management certification requirements.
+ Demonstrate leadership and management skills with Stakeholder, Client, Designer and Contractor.
+ Proven experience of working within complex construction environment.
+ Excellent ability to lead teams and follow through and deliver against demanding targets.
+ Ability to clearly deliver work instructions in a complex stakeholder environment.
+ Excellent ability/experience to work in a matrix organization (dual reporting).
+ Proven ability to interact with and influence senior-level management, including consultation, motivation, and negotiation with client groups, employees, vendors, and contractors.
+ Must function effectively under time constraints, schedule workload to meet deadlines, and have the ability to prioritize.
+ Ability to manage and work in a team, deliver objectives and targets.
+ Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are also required.
+ In addition, one must be knowledgeable of current technology and how it can be effectively utilized on the project.
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.

**About this opportunity**:
We are looking for an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Program Director (PD) who will lead number of projects in the Digital Services (DGS) domain (BSS, OSS, Core & Cloud)) in a cluster within for a limited period towards its goal in terms of scope, time, costs, and quality in accordance with the agreement made with the project sponsor. You will ensure that a contract for products and/or services is delivered to the satisfaction of Customer, Program sponsor and Ericsson.

To be successful, you will record details and clarify the project scope, secure the vital resources, and plan and monitor all necessary activities. Depending on the project category and complexity, you will be active participant in the project governance group and engage Stakeholders.

**What you will do**:

- Build a strong Customer Relationship at C-Level (IT, Engineering, Marketing, Finance etc.). Daily presence at customer site, becoming a sort of Ericsson “agent” at the customer premise to increase the customer’s trust in Ericsson as a Partner.
- Need hands-on experience when it comes to projects delivery and guide up-sales opportunities.
- Mentor the team, to interact with them and to support them in their professional growth, and to identify and recognize talents!
- Support asset and organizational set-up and growth; a main contributor to the Professional Service culture growth, delivery methodology fine-tuning as well as harvesting the best approaches from the programs driven.
- Be responsible for contract fulfillment, establish the program organization, clarify scope and secure vital resources at the right cost level
- Secure delivery compliance to both contractual and business-case requirements!
- Drive program executions and securing delivery according to contracted scope and delivery dates
- Need ICT, BSS & Core Networks proficiency and solid track record in **Operator Transformation Programs and System Integration Projects with minimum budget of 15MUSD.**:

- Having complex migration experience in system integration projects.
- Manage projects operational relationships with the customer, arranging meetings, customer events and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction
- Strong Leadership Skills are required. Required to work closely with the account team during presales, involved in contract execution strategy, cost estimations, time & resource planning.

**You will bring**:

- Education: Bachelor or Master of Science in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.
- 12-18 years of Project Management solid experience: in Information and Communication Technology industry with demonstrable experience of managing complex programs
- Domain and Technology experience: BSS, Telecom Core & Cloud and OSS.
- Areas of Expertise: Ericsson Charging, Ericsson Billing, MFS, Ericsson Virtual Network Functions Implementations in Packet and Voice Core Networks.
- Certification: PMI© project manager certification (PMP) or equivalent
- Proven problem-solving skills and good in written & spoken communication
- Customer focused and desired to understand business and customer needs. Flexible to work in team with high interpersonal skills.
- Professional attitude with solid ability to prioritize, manage time and deliver results
- Proficiency in English

**Additional Requirements**:

- MBA is plus
- Experiences related to project management methodologies, techniques and tools and professional competence related to the project type and the nature of the project outcome.
- Experience working with multi-national global decentralized organizations with the ability to establish good working climate in a virtual environment using phone, mail and collaboration tools as communication vehicles.
- Experience/knowledge in Ericsson Business Process (EBP) IT Process, ITIL, eTOM will be preferred.

**Why join Ericsson?**:
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Primary country and city: Saudi Arabia (SA) | Saudi Arabia : Riyadh : Riyadh
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