Director of Strategic Portfolios and Programs

Al Majed Oud.co; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Majed Oud.co is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Riyadh to lead planning and execution across all company programs. You will set plans, approve schedules, identify resources, and coordinate with senior leadership to accelerate delivery.

The role requires 10–12 years of PM experience with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity and a bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, PM, or information systems; a master's is preferred. Proficiency in English and Arabic is expected.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years of project management experience.
• At least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, PM, or IS; Master’s preferred.
• Arabic: Full proficiency in speaking and writing.
• English: Full proficiency in speaking and writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct planning and execution of company projects to meet targets.
• Approve project plans, schedules, and resources; identify dependencies between projects.
• Coordinate among project managers and departments to accelerate delivery.
• Lead periodic performance reviews and remove operational obstacles.
• Prepare executive reports and portfolio metrics for decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Governance frameworks

Risk management

Communication & negotiation

Financial planning

BI tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management, or Information Systems

Tools

Project management software

BI software

Job description

Scope of Responsibilities and Key Duties

Operational and Technical Duties

• Lead and direct planning and execution operations for all company projects and programs to ensure the achievement of approved targets.
• Approve project plans, schedules, and critical work paths, and identify resources and critical dependencies between projects.
• Manage coordination and integration among project managers and relevant departments to ensure conflicts are resolved and delivery pace is accelerated.
• Lead periodic performance reviews for projects, follow up on decision implementation, and remove operational obstacles facing work teams.
• Supervise the preparation of executive reports and completion indicators for the project portfolio, and submit supporting recommendations for decision-making.

Project Governance and Portfolio Management

• Apply and develop project governance frameworks and enterprise portfolio management methodologies to ensure unified practices and increase institutional maturity.
• Evaluate and prioritize new projects and initiatives in coordination with senior leadership in alignment with strategic directions.
• Lead the risk and issue management system at the portfolio level, and approve response plans and proactive mitigation measures.
• Evaluate and approve substantial change requests in project scope, costs, and schedules, and measure their cumulative impact.

Policies, Processes, and Procedures

• Apply approved policies, processes, and unified standard operating procedures (SOPs) for project management and ensure compliance.
• Review and update templates and procedural manuals for project management to keep pace with digital transformation and automation requirements.

People Management

• Lead and guide the work team, distribute tasks and responsibilities, and set individual performance targets for subordinates.
• Evaluate team performance, identify training needs, and build professional development plans to enhance human capital efficiency.

Budget Management and Financial Control

• Participate in preparing the estimated budget for project management and monitor expenditure aspects to ensure optimal resource utilization.
• Track actual project costs against approved estimated budgets, analyze financial variances, and submit control reports.

Qualifications and Requirements

Experience

• 10 to 12 years of practical experience in project management, including at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management, or Information Systems (Master’s degree is preferred).

Skills

• Outstanding leadership skills in managing and guiding teams, project portfolios, and strategic programs.
• Advanced mastery of project governance and management methodologies and frameworks, ensuring institutional execution quality.
• Advanced analytical ability in assessing risks, prioritizing tasks, and managing inter-project dependencies.
• High-level communication and negotiation skills, effective stakeholder management, and coordination with executive leadership.
• High competence in financial planning for projects, preparing dashboards, executive reports, and performance indicators.
• Full proficiency in using digital project management software, systems, and business intelligence (BI) tools.

Languages

• Arabic: Full proficiency in speaking and writing.
• English: Full proficiency in speaking and writing.