Project Director

at  Dar Al Riyadh

We are seeking a highly experienced and dedicated Project Director to oversee and manage international programs for governmental and semi-governmental entities. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in engineering or science and demonstrate exceptional leadership skills to drive the successful execution of complex projects. The successful candidate will have a proven track record as a project manager and possess expertise in a wide range of areas including engineering, project control, contracts, procurement, health & safety, security, environment, risk management, financial management, quality assurance, and construction project management.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science from a Ministry-accredited university.
• Minimum of 25 years of experience in international programs for governmental/semi-governmental entities, with a proven track record as a project manager.
• Expertise in engineering, project control, contracts, procurement, health & safety, security, environment, risk management, financial management, and quality assurance within complex international programs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Extensive global experience, with a focus on the Middle East/Kingdom region, ideally including experience within Saudi Arabia.
• Proven history of managing diverse stakeholders and facility service providers across commercial and public sectors.
• Success in driving continuous improvement and capacity building initiatives, particularly within Saudi Arabia.

• Lead and oversee the entire PMO project, including planning, execution, and delivery, while ensuring that it aligns with the organization’s strategic objectives.
• Establish and maintain project management standards, processes, and methodologies to ensure effective project management across the organization.
• Develop and implement project governance structures, policies, and procedures to support successful project delivery and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Provide direction and guidance to project managers and project teams, fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders to prioritize and allocate resources, resolve project-related issues, and manage risks effectively.
• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting, ensuring cost-effective utilization of resources while maintaining high-quality project outcomes.
• Monitor and report on project performance, providing regular updates to senior management and stakeholders on key metrics, milestones, and deliverables.
• Drive a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and best practice development within the project management community.
• Provide direct oversight and leadership for international PMO projects, ensuring adherence to engineering, project control, procurement, health & safety, security, environmental, risk management, financial management, and quality assurance standards.
• Utilize strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders and facility service providers across commercial and public sectors.
• Drive continuous improvement and capacity building initiatives, particularly within Saudi Arabia, fostering positive change and sustainable development.
• Lead the strategic management of international programs, leveraging extensive global experience to deliver successful project outcomes within the region.Manage diverse teams and stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery, compliance with regulations, and achievement of project objectives.