Director - Security Programs, Integrations and Delivery

Company Overview

NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a new future might look like. Located in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea, NEOM is being built from the ground up to include hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports, next-generation infrastructure and industries, enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues, and tourist destinations.

As a destination, it aims to be a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses, and reinventing environmental conservation.

As a workplace, it is a place for people who share our core values of care, curiosity, diversity, passion, respect, and becoming a catalyst for change.

Are you ready to help NEOM find solutions to the world's most pressing challenges? Are you prepared to create a lasting legacy that benefits generations to come? Then we want to hear from you!

Role Overview

We are seeking a Director Security Programs, Integration and Delivery to join the Public Safety department to:

• Support the Executive Director Security Company in the overall success of security strategy implementation through

1. Provision of Program Management expertise to ensure a best-practice approach to the delivery of NEOM security capabilities.
2. The design and implementation of procurement and contract engagement processes.
3. Coordination of program and project scheduling through effective integrated planning and delivery, aligned to FY Security Budget forecast and spend.
4. Stakeholder, customer, and supplier management to ensure effective working relationships and ongoing management and integration processes for the delivery of security programs/projects.

Role Competencies & Activities

The responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Work with the Executive Director NEOM Security Company and all Public Safety Department Directors to ensure all NEOM security integration requirements within communities, sectors, and regions are identified, designed, and implemented.
• Develop a Program Management Policy to ensure the consistent approach to and delivery of security sector programs and projects, including budget and operating plan.
• Provide Program and Project Management leadership and a best-practice delivery approach across all proof-of-concept projects and security initiatives.
• Align with NEOM policy and processes for procurement and contract management to ensure:

• Project and program benefits are defined and delivered.
• Critical interfacing supporting functions (such as legal, finance, and procurement) are fully engaged.
• Preparation of PQQ, RFP, Tender Scheduling documents to effectively and efficiently manage procurement processes.

Manage and collaborate with various NEOM functions (legal, finance, procurement, technical) and oversee program delivery and contract management to a high standard, in accordance with procurement and commercial policy.

Collaborate with the Commercial and Security Industry Engagement Director and NEOM procurement teams to support the correct procurement and delivery of services and items to specification and contractual standards.

Assist in Security Department budget development and monitor budget vs actual spend across all concept projects and associated deliverables.

In consultation with the Director, contribute to the assessment of NEOM security suppliers to ensure a high quality of long-term Relationship Management.

Contribute to understanding all security requirements of NEOM, developing appropriate program/project management and contractual approaches with suppliers in line with local, international, and NEOM regulations.

Develop positive collaborative relationships with NEOM communities to ensure alignment and integration of security projects and capabilities.

Design the most appropriate Governance models for steering and working groups at Program and Project levels.

Develop and implement an integrated approach to program/project delivery and wider NEOM security capability development across the security portfolio.

Contribute to Business Case development, conduct reviews, and ensure assurance in accordance with NEOM policies.

Develop Program and Project delivery schedules, identifying key milestones and dependencies.

Work collaboratively to develop a process for project prioritization, business case approval, and initiation.

Develop and implement Issue and Risk Management policies and processes.

Develop Key Performance Indicators for projects to ensure delivery.

Develop best-practice learning and change management processes.

Develop and implement Program/Project reporting processes.

Attend industry/supplier functions to gather market insights and trends.

Culture and Values

• Embrace NEOM's culture and values.
• Act with honesty and integrity, following best practices and upholding NEOM's Code of Conduct.
• Maintain fair, ethical, and professional work practices.
• Adhere to NEOM's Policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance.

Experience & Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven track record in complex Portfolio/Program Management.
• Planning and delivery of Capability Integration.
• Contract management expertise.
• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Successful program and project management and delivery history.
• Financial management and forecasting skills.
• Experience in B2B and B2G environments.
• Deep understanding of the Defense and Security industry.
• International and Middle East professional experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration and/or Defense and Security Management.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Program/Project Management Qualification.
• Requirements Management (desirable).