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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.

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.

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.

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.

The Gen Plus Group is a global collective of agencies redefining creativity and delivering beyond expectations. Our 'Plus' philosophy goes beyond the ordinary - connecting brands and audiences in ways that matter.

As Story-Tellers, Story-Shapers, and Story-Makers, we bring together the strategic communications of PRM, the content production expertise of NaF+, and the innovative creative vision of THEM AGAIN. Together, GEN+ unites over 3,000 professionals from 60+ nationalities, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and industry leadership.

We are seeking a seasoned Program Manager who will act as the senior strategic and operational lead for a single large client account. They will oversee multi-disciplinary campaign delivery for this client, ensuring they are strategically aligned, delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standard of creativity. This role requires exceptional coordination, client relationship management, and the ability to connect multiple workstreams into one cohesive program of work.

This an incredible opportunity to work on one of the Kingdom's leading accounts, playing a key role in driving meaningful transformation across Saudi Arabia.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SAUDI NATIONALS FOR THE ROLE.

• Serve as the senior client liaison, understanding business objectives, brand vision, and marketing goals, while ensuring campaigns deliver measurable impact
• Translate client needs into actionable creative briefs, providing guidance and thought leadership to internal teams and clients

• Lead the development and execution of integrated creative campaigns — spanning production, design, social and digital — ensuring alignment with client expectations

• Align all projects under a clear program roadmap that reflects the client's priorities.

• Identify interdependencies between campaigns and ensure smooth coordination.
• Lead program-level updates, status meetings, and reporting.

• Anticipate client needs, proactively managing risks and opportunities.

• Maintain oversight of timelines, budgets, resources, and deliverables across multiple workstreams.

• Monitor program budgets and resource allocation across all workstreams.

• Implement effective governance, reporting, and program management practices.

• Continuously seek ways to improve efficiency, quality, and client satisfaction.

• Ensure all outputs consistently reflect the client's brand and strategic objectives.

• Partner with internal teams including producers, creatives, designers, and social strategists to brainstorm, conceptualize, and deliver compelling, innovative content
• Identify opportunities to expand services within existing account and contribute to new business development and pitch initiatives
• Stay abreast of emerging trends, platforms, and best practices in creative, digital, and social media to maintain a competitive edge

Key Attributes

• Strategic thinker who can also manage detail.
• Collaborative and people-focused leader.
• Calm, solutions-oriented, and resilient under pressure.
• Organised, structured, and process-driven, without stifling creativity.
• Passionate about creative industries and client service excellence

Requirements

• 8+ years in agency account management or client leadership roles, ideally with experience leading creative campaigns
• Proven track record in client servicing, strategic planning, and delivering complex multi-platform campaigns
• Proven experience in program or senior project management within a creative, marketing, or communications agency.
• Track record of managing a large, complex client account with multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence clients and internal teams
• Experience managing large budgets, timelines, and multi-disciplinary creative teams
• Deep understanding of creative, digital, social media, and production workflows
• Ability to balance creativity with business outcomes, driving client satisfaction and growth
• Must be fluent in Arabic and English
• Experience working with Ministries and governmental entities is desirable, though not essential

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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

The Gen Plus Group is a global collective of agencies redefining creativity and delivering beyond expectations. Our 'Plus' philosophy goes beyond the ordinary - connecting brands and audiences in ways that matter.

As Story-Tellers, Story-Shapers, and Story-Makers, we bring together the strategic communications of PRM, the content production expertise of NaF+, and the innovative creative vision of THEM AGAIN. Together, GEN+ unites over 3,000 professionals from 60+ nationalities, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and industry leadership.

We are seeking a seasoned Program Manager who will act as the senior strategic and operational lead for a single large client account. They will oversee multi-disciplinary campaign delivery for this client, ensuring they are strategically aligned, delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standard of creativity. This role requires exceptional coordination, client relationship management, and the ability to connect multiple workstreams into one cohesive program of work.

This an incredible opportunity to work on one of the Kingdom's leading accounts, playing a key role in driving meaningful transformation across Saudi Arabia.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SAUDI NATIONALS FOR THE ROLE.

• Serve as the senior client liaison, understanding business objectives, brand vision, and marketing goals, while ensuring campaigns deliver measurable impact.
• Translate client needs into actionable creative briefs, providing guidance and thought leadership to internal teams and clients.
• Lead the development and execution of integrated creative campaigns — spanning production, design, social and digital — ensuring alignment with client expectations.
• • Align all projects under a clear program roadmap that reflects the client's priorities.
• Identify interdependencies between campaigns and ensure smooth coordination.
• Lead program-level updates, status meetings, and reporting.
• Anticipate client needs, proactively managing risks and opportunities.
• Maintain oversight of timelines, budgets, resources, and deliverables across multiple workstreams.
• • Monitor program budgets and resource allocation across all workstreams.
• Implement effective governance, reporting, and program management practices.
• Continuously seek ways to improve efficiency, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Ensure all outputs consistently reflect the client's brand and strategic objectives.
• Partner with internal teams including producers, creatives, designers, and social strategists to brainstorm, conceptualize, and deliver compelling, innovative content.
• Identify opportunities to expand services within existing account and contribute to new business development and pitch initiatives.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends, platforms, and best practices in creative, digital, and social media to maintain a competitive edge.

Key Attributes

• Strategic thinker who can also manage detail.
• Collaborative and people-focused leader.
• Calm, solutions-oriented, and resilient under pressure.
• Organised, structured, and process-driven, without stifling creativity.
• Passionate about creative industries and client service excellence.

Requirements

• 8+ years in agency account management or client leadership roles, ideally with experience leading creative campaigns.
• Proven track record in client servicing, strategic planning, and delivering complex multi-platform campaigns.
• Proven experience in program or senior project management within a creative, marketing, or communications agency.
• Track record of managing a large, complex client account with multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence clients and internal teams.
• Experience managing large budgets, timelines, and multi-disciplinary creative teams.
• Deep understanding of creative, digital, social media, and production workflows.
• Ability to balance creativity with business outcomes, driving client satisfaction and growth.
• Must be fluent in Arabic and English.
• Experience working with Ministries and governmental entities is desirable, though not essential.

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 .

Company Description Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services. We create and operate intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and contribute to more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. Operating in 100 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 19,500 employees at the service of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovations accessible to all projects. Through its wide range of activities, Egis is a key player in the collective organization of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group’s operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis’ long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers.

Job Description The Deputy Project Director serves as the second-in-command (2IC) to the Project Director, sharing responsibility for the strategic management and oversight of the entire project from inception to completion. This role demands autonomous leadership in the Project Director's absence, ensuring continuity of command and decision-making. He/She provides decisive leadership, management, and technical direction to project teams, acting as a critical interface with the client and key stakeholders. The Deputy Project Director actively supports the successful delivery of project objectives, helps manage the overall P&L, and executes the strategic project plans, priorities, and resource allocation. The successful candidate must possess strong business acumen, a proven record of successful delivery of large-scale engineering and construction projects, and a high level of technical expertise in the delivery and execution phase.

• Lead the day-to-day downstream delivery and construction management of the project, ensuring all execution activities are aligned with contractual and technical specifications.
• Manage the successful execution of project objectives within agreed timescales and budget, ensuring maximum margin and rigorously applying the Project Management System throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Drive Accountability: Maintain direct oversight and responsibility for achieving contract obligations against key business metrics, including cost, schedule, safety, and quality performance.
• Provide operational leadership, direction, and guidance to senior and mid-level managers, ensuring quality technical services meet both project and client requirements.
• Direct and coordinate all staff within the project organization to optimize performance and resource utilization across various workstreams.
• Oversee and control the project's operational leadership and tracking performance across cost, schedule, safety, and quality metrics.
• Ensure strategic alignment between the project's delivery execution and the organization’s overall business goals and governance framework.
• Act as a primary interface with senior representatives of the client and company/contractors, and effectively deputize for the Project Director as the final point of contact when required.
• Develop, implement, and monitor specific, critical sections of the overall project management plans to ensure project success.
• Communicate project progress, performance, and forecasts regularly to the Project Director, company management, and key stakeholders.
• Manage the project’s governance, support overall planning, and closely monitor progress against the baseline schedule and budget.
• Control the project’s budget, risks, and issues, recommending and implementing corrective measures as directed.
• Coordinate the delivery of various technical workstreams and manage all critical project interdependencies.
• Optimize resource utilization across the project and manage the overall stakeholder communication plan.
• Champion and enforce health and safety standards, ensuring safety rules and compliance are maintained across all construction and engineering activities.

• Must hold a B. Sc or a Masters’ Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent from a recognized university or college (M. Sc. is preferred).
• Minimum 20 years of progressive experience in managing engineering design development, construction practices, economic principles, and the application of international codes, standards, procedures, and specifications.
• A minimum of 5 years of work experience in contracting (working for a contractor) is highly preferred, demonstrating a strong understanding of site delivery and execution realities.
• Has extensive experience on mega infrastructure/building/architectural projects in the Middle East.
• Must have experience at a senior management/director level (e.g., Senior Project Manager, Associate Director) as well as having extensive experience in client-facing roles
• Leadership and delegation skills.

• Director

• Full-time

• Project Management
• Industries Civil Engineering

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