Department Manager - Strategic Planning

Hill International; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Department Manager - Strategic Planning. The role involves managing major development projects, ensuring alignment with master plans, and collaborating with utility providers. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering or urban planning and has a minimum of 20 years of experience in related fields. Strong communication skills and expertise in urban planning are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of experience in national/international major initiatives.
• Expert in major development and urban planning.
• Extensive experience in water and wastewater master planning.

Responsibilities

• Adopt and implement client PMM and EXPROs projects.
• Manage the development of the National Master Plan.
• Review and approve business cases for projects.

Skills

Urban planning expertise

Experience with utility providers

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor/Master in engineering or urban planning

Job description

Department Manager - Strategic Planning (E1)

About the job Department Manager - Strategic Planning (E1)

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Adopting and implementing Clients PMM and EXPROs Five-Year Projects.
• Portfolio Planning (5 YPPP) processes and methodologies.
• Project registration and managing initial stages of the Stage-Gate process.
• Review and update the National Guideline for the Master Planning.
• Manage the development of the National Master Plan.
• Review and approve the Capital Investment Plan (CIP) that the Local Master Plan identifies.
• Ensure that all projects identified within the CIP contribute toward achieving the KPIs.
• Review and approve the project's business cases.
• Ensure all projects are aligned with the requirements of the Master Plan.
• Supporting the cluster to prepare/update the 5YPPP periodically.
• Prioritize projects within the 5 YPPP based on the approved criteria.
• Update and finalize the 5YPPP based on the comment from the EXPRO team.
• Work with other client departments to develop the capital expenditure for their specialized program.
• Supporting the Client in coordinating with external governmental departments such as municipalities to ensure the alignment of their projects with their expansion plans.
• Working with the supply and demand committee to update their plan regularly.
• Monitor the implementation of the regional Master Plans and their identified CIPs.
• Assessing the capability of the Clients existing department staff and recommending appropriate roles and responsibilities.
• Integrate clients assets GIS data in one database platform.
• Preparing the Strategic Planning department knowledge transfer program, which includes comprehensive on-the-job learning.
• Working with the Client to coordinate the water and wastewater service with the main developers.
• Draft agreements and MOUs to provide services for the developers.
• Coordinate with the regional clusters to ensure the timely execution of agreements and relevant projects.
• Attend coordination meetings with the main developers.
• Review mega project requirements for water and wastewater service and ensure these requirements are included within the master plans.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures within Hill International and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor / Master of engineering or urban planning from an accredited university.
• Minimum 20 years experience in related field on national / international major initiatives and developments.
• A record of close engagement with utility providers and wider commercial and public cluster stakeholders.
• Expert in major development master planning and urban planning preferably at national levels. Thorough knowledge of urban and infrastructure planning disciplines.
• Expert in the development of water and wastewater master plan
• Extensive experience of working internationally (preference for Middle East / KSA). Preferable cultural understanding of project management within KSA.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.