Interface Manager

HanmiGlobal MENA; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

HanmiGlobal MENA is seeking an experienced Interface Manager to join their PMCM team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will oversee comprehensive interface management for a major development program on behalf of a government entity.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 15 years of experience in interface management within major infrastructure projects, particularly in Saudi Arabia or the GCC. The position promotes the use of digital collaboration tools and aims for continuous improvement in project management practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum fifteen years of experience in interface management and infrastructure delivery.
• Chartered Professional membership or equivalent accreditation required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Program Interface Management Framework.
• Establish standardized processes for managing interfaces across project packages.
• Prepare interface management reports, dashboards, and recommendations for management.

Skills

Interface & Program Integration Management

Stakeholder Coordination

Permit & Approval Management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

PMIS

EDMS

Job description

Overview

Job Purpose HanmiGlobal is seeking a highly qualified Interface Manager to join our program management and PMCM team in Saudi Arabia. In this role, you will spearhead comprehensive interface management for a mega multi-work package land and infrastructure development program in Riyadh, delivered on behalf of a major government entity.

Reports To: Program Director

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Program Interface Management Framework, including interface management plans, procedures, registers, governance processes, reporting requirements, and escalation protocols


• Establish standardized processes for identifying, tracking, managing, and closing interfaces across all project packages while promoting best practices in interface management


• Identify, monitor, and manage interfaces between development packages, infrastructure systems, utilities, stakeholders, government authorities, permitting agencies, and third-party organizations


• Maintain the Program Interface Register and ensure interface obligations, dependencies, risks, constraints, and mitigation actions are effectively managed through to resolution


• Coordinate with utility providers and regulatory authorities to facilitate utility connections, diversions, permits, approvals, and statutory compliance


• Coordinate closely with Planning & Scheduling, Design, Technical, Commercial, Construction, Project Controls, and Risk Management teams to ensure seamless integration across all program functions


• Assess the impact of interface issues on scope, schedule, cost, quality, and overall program performance, while proactively identifying and mitigating interface-related risks and escalating critical issues where required


• Prepare interface management reports, dashboards, executive summaries, and recommendations for PMCM Management and the Client


• Lead interface coordination meetings, stakeholder workshops, and cross-functional review sessions to facilitate timely issue resolution and maintain effective communication between all project participants

Promote continuous improvement in interface management practices and support the implementation of PMIS, EDMS, and digital collaboration tools.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Urban Development, or a related discipline


• Chartered Professional membership or equivalent professional accreditation


• Minimum fifteen (15) years of professional experience in interface management, infrastructure delivery, utilities, transportation, land development, urban development, or major capital projects


• Experience within PMCM, PMC, EPCM, client-side organizations, or major infrastructure delivery programs, preferably in Saudi Arabia or the GCC

Core Competencies

• Interface & Program Integration Management


• Stakeholder, Utility & Authority Coordination


• Third-Party & Dependency Management


• Infrastructure & Land Development Coordination


• Permit & Approval Management


• Interface Risk & Issue Management


• Program Governance & Reporting


• PMIS, EDMS & Digital Collaboration Systems


• Executive Reporting & Performance Monitoring


• Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Communication, Negotiation, and Problem Solving