Program Director

Alpha Leadership Co.; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Leadership Co. in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia seeks a Program Director to take single-point accountability for delivering a major development program, overseeing design through construction and handover.

You will lead governance, manage multi-billion SAR budgets, and ensure compliance with FIDIC and Saudi construction law, while coordinating across stakeholders and risk controls.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in mega-scale programs and fluency in Arabic and English; a Master’s/PMP is preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in mega-scale program management, construction, or land development.
• Experience leading programs exceeding SAR 1 Billion.
• Bachelor’s in Engineering or Construction Management; Master’s/PMP preferred; fluent in Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Establish program roadmaps, decision rights, and performance baselines.
• Chair governance forums and advise executive leadership on major awards and strategic trade-offs.
• Direct planning and design through construction, testing, commissioning, and handover across infrastructure, utilities, and buildings.
• Manage master schedules, multi-billion SAR budgets, cash flow forecasts, and contract administration.

Skills

Program mgmt

FIDIC contracts

Saudi construction law

Stakeholder mgmt

Governance

Education

Bachelor's in Eng/Construction

Master’s/PMP preferred

Job description

Role Title: Program Director

Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

About Our Client:

Our client is a prominent real estate organization driving mega-scale master-planned development projects in Saudi Arabia. We are seeking a Program Director on a confidential basis to take single-point accountability for delivering a major development program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Leadership & Governance: Establish program roadmaps, decision rights, and performance baselines. Chair governance forums and advise executive leadership on major awards and strategic trade-offs.

• Full-Lifecycle Delivery: Direct all stages from planning and design through construction, testing, commissioning, and handover. Manage complex package interfaces across infrastructure, utilities, and buildings.

• Commercial & Contractual Oversight: Own master schedules, multi-billion-SAR budgets, and cash flow forecasts. Oversee FIDIC contract administration, including claims, variations, and EOTs.

• Stakeholder & Risk Management: Oversee program risk exposure, statutory compliance, and digital controls reporting.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications:

• Experience: 10+ years in mega-scale program management, construction, or land development.

• Scale & Expertise: Proven track record leading infrastructure or land development programs exceeding SAR 1 Billion. Deep practical knowledge of FIDIC contracts and Saudi construction law.

• Education & Languages: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management (Master's/PMP preferred). Fluent in Arabic and English.