Program Director

Role Overview

Program Director at HanmiGlobal Saudi in Riyadh. The role provides executive stewardship and overarching leadership for a mega multi-work package land and infrastructure development program delivered on behalf of a major government entity.

Role Purpose

Provide program-level leadership, governance, strategic integration, and executive oversight across all phases of the program, serving as the principal representative to the Client and ensuring all program participants are seamlessly aligned across scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, risk, sustainability, and stakeholder expectations while supporting the successful delivery of the overall development program.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Leadership & Governance

• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for the PMCM organization.
• Establish governance frameworks, reporting structures, decision-making processes, and performance management systems aligned with Client objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the multidisciplinary PMCM leadership team.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Program Delivery & Oversight

• Direct and oversee all program activities, including planning, design management, procurement support, construction management, testing and commissioning, handover, and project close-out.
• Monitor Lead Developer performance against approved scope, schedule, budget, quality, and contractual obligations.

Integration & Functions Management

• Ensure effective integration of all technical, commercial, project controls, quality, HSE, and risk management functions.

Commercial & Contract Management

• Provide executive oversight of commercial management, project controls, cost forecasting, contract administration, claims, variations, and dispute resolution.

Risk, Quality & HSE Leadership

• Lead program-wide risk management, quality assurance, and health, safety, and environmental initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and corporate requirements.

Performance Reporting & Decision-Making

• Review executive dashboards, KPIs, performance reports, and strategic recommendations to support informed decision-making.
• Proactively manage program performance.

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Serve as the primary executive interface with the Client.
• Maintain strong relationships with Lead Developers, consultants, contractors, utility providers, government agencies, and key stakeholders.
• Chair executive meetings, governance reviews, stakeholder workshops, and high-level coordination sessions.
• Facilitate timely resolution of critical issues and strategic decisions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Chartered Professional membership or equivalent professional accreditation.
• Minimum twenty (20) years of professional experience.
• At least twelve (12) years in senior leadership roles such as Program Director, Projects Director, Project Director, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience leading major land development, infrastructure, transportation, utilities, urban development, or mega-project programs within PMCM, PMC, EPCM, or client-side organizations.
• Preferably experience in Saudi Arabia or the GCC.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic Program Leadership
• PMCM Governance and Executive Management
• Mega Infrastructure and Land Development Programs
• Design and Construction Management Oversight
• Commercial and Contract Management
• Project Controls and Performance Management
• Cost, Risk, and Quality Management
• HSE Leadership and Regulatory Compliance
• Digital Delivery (PMIS, EDMS, and BIM)
• Stakeholder and Government Authority Management
• Executive Reporting and Organizational Leadership
• Strategic Decision-Making, Communication, Negotiation, and Problem Solving

Additional Information

Reporting Structure

Reports to Client Executive Management.

Internal Interfaces

• HanmiGlobal Executive Management
• Corporate Technical Support Functions
• Corporate Commercial Department
• Corporate HR Department
• Corporate Finance Department
• PMCM Project Team
• Other HanmiGlobal Business Units (as required)

External Interfaces

• Client
• Lead Developers
• Design Consultants
• Contractors
• Utility Providers
• Government Authorities
• Regulatory Agencies
• Specialist Consultants
• Third-Party Reviewers and Approving Authorities
• Community Stakeholders