Offshore Program Director/Senior Project Manager - Offshore Engineering & Procurement Projects

Maheswari; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Offshore Program Director to lead complex engineering and procurement projects in the oil and gas sector. This role demands a strong technical background with 15 to 20 years of offshore experience, emphasizing both greenfield and brownfield projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing project scope, budget, and schedule while leading diverse teams across various project phases. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a high-stakes environment, ensuring successful project delivery through effective leadership and financial acumen.

Qualifications

• 15 to 20 years of offshore engineering experience required.
• Strong financial acumen and project management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end engineering and procurement projects in offshore oil and gas.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure project alignment with client specifications.

Skills

Management of engineering and procurement projects

Offshore engineering experience

Financial and commercial understanding

Leadership in challenging environments

Decision-making skills

Job description

Candidates will only be validated if they are residing in the Gulf

Offshore Program Director

Location: Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia

Salary: SAR 60000 - SAR 70000 / Month

Experience: 15 yrs - 20+ yrs

Nationality preferred: Saudi Arabian

Type: Permanent

Skills:

1. Proven experience in the management of engineering and procurement projects
2. Strong knowledge of offshore and experience of detailed design projects, ideally a mix of greenfield and brownfield experience. Fabrication/Construction experience would be beneficial.
3. Strong financial and commercial understanding of projects.
4. Ideally 15 to 20 years of Offshore experience required.
5. Able to lead others in a challenging environment.
6. Able to make decisions and drive decision processes.

Job Description: Senior Project Manager Offshore Engineering & Procurement Projects

- We are currently seeking a seasoned and highly capable Senior Project Manager with extensive experience in managing engineering and procurement (E&P) projects, specifically within the offshore oil and gas sector.

- The ideal candidate will possess a well-rounded background that includes detailed design experience, a blend of greenfield and brownfield project exposure, and a solid understanding of fabrication and construction processes. This is a leadership role that demands both technical depth and strong commercial insight, along with the ability to perform in high-pressure, dynamic environments.

Key Responsibilities:

- The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end management of engineering and procurement projects, ensuring effective planning, execution, and delivery in accordance with project scope, schedule, and budget. This includes coordinating multidisciplinary teams, overseeing design development, procurement activities, and ensuring alignment with client specifications and regulatory requirements.

- The individual will be expected to lead large teams, often in geographically dispersed and culturally diverse environments. They must be comfortable operating across various project phases, including front-end engineering design (FEED), detailed engineering, procurement, and supporting construction and commissioning activities. Experience in both greenfield (new development) and brownfield (modification/upgrade) projects is essential to succeed in this role.

Technical Expertise:

- A deep understanding of offshore project environments is mandatory. The candidate should bring 15 to 20 years of experience specifically in offshore engineering, ideally gained through involvement in major oil and gas infrastructure developments. Familiarity with the challenges and complexities of offshore operations, including safety standards, regulatory compliance, and logistical considerations, is critical.

- Additionally, hands-on experience with detailed design projects is essential, along with working knowledge of fabrication and construction workflows. The ability to interface with fabrication yards, assess constructability during design stages, and support the transition from engineering to execution phases will be a significant asset.

Financial and Commercial Acumen:

- The role requires a strong financial and commercial understanding of project execution. This includes the ability to manage budgets, track project cost performance, support procurement negotiations, and identify commercial risks and opportunities. A strategic mindset with the ability to balance cost control, schedule adherence, and quality delivery is vital.

Leadership and Decision-Making:

- The ideal candidate should be a natural leader, capable of motivating teams, managing conflicts, and maintaining momentum through project challenges. Working in high-stakes environments, the candidate must demonstrate the ability to make critical decisions, often under time pressure, and be able to drive decision-making processes that consider technical, financial, and operational factors.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are also essential, as the role involves regular coordination with internal teams, clients, vendors, and contractors. The ability to convey complex project information in a clear and concise manner, both in writing and verbally, is key to maintaining alignment across all levels of the project.

- In summary, this role is best suited for a technically strong, commercially aware project leader with a proven history of success in offshore E&P project management, who can drive complex projects to completion with confidence, clarity, and accountability.