Program Manager

Saudi Consulting Services Company (SAUDCONSULT); Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Consulting Services Company (SAUDCONSULT) is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead a portfolio of strategic projects. You will plan, execute, and monitor programs to deliver on time and within budget, aligning with business objectives and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of program management experience, a Bachelor's in Business Administration, and professional certifications such as PMP or PgMP. Strong leadership and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Projects Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of proven experience in program and project management.
• PMP or PgMP certifications preferred or required.
• Excellent English proficiency.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple interrelated projects and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full program and project lifecycle.
• Lead and manage project teams and resources.
• Ensure delivery on time, within budget, and quality standards.
• Monitor performance, KPIs, and project progress.
• Align programs with organizational strategic objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead and oversee a portfolio of strategic projects and programs within the organization, ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivery within timeline and budget. The role involves planning, executing, and monitoring multiple interrelated projects, ensuring alignment between programs and overall company strategy, managing risks, and coordinating resources across teams. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 10 years of experience in program/project management, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field, and preferably holds professional certifications such as PMP or PgMP, along with strong leadership and analytical skills.

Role Overview

The Program Manager will serve as an experienced program leader responsible for the end-to-end management, planning, execution, and delivery of multiple projects. The role involves leading and managing project teams, coordinating cross-functional resources, overseeing the full project lifecycle, and ensuring successful delivery in alignment with timelines, budgets, quality standards, and strategic objectives. The Program Manager will provide strong leadership, stakeholder management, decision-making, and risk mitigation, while ensuring effective communication and collaboration across all levels. Requires 10+ years of relevant experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, and professional certifications such as PMP or PgMP.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of proven experience in program and project management, preferably in managing complex and multi-project environments.
• Proven experience in leading and managing project teams and overseeing the full project lifecycle from initiation to successful completion.
• Strong experience in program planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery within agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Excellent English language proficiency, both written and spoken.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to interact with senior management and key stakeholders.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PgMP, PMO, or equivalent project/program management certifications are required or highly preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full program and project lifecycle.
• Lead and manage project teams and resources.
• Ensure delivery on time, within budget, and quality standards.
• Manage stakeholders, risks, and project issues.
• Monitor performance, KPIs, and project progress.
• Ensure alignment with organizational strategic objectives.