Program Manager

Hill International; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill International seeks a Program Manager to lead large-scale infrastructure programs from planning through execution in Saudi Arabia. You will coordinate with sponsors, cross-functional teams, and project managers to define scope, resources, budgets, and timelines while ensuring risk management and compliance with safety and environmental standards.

You will manage budgets, oversee contracts, and optimize project sequencing to minimize disruption.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 20 years' experience in managing large-scale infrastructure programs consisting of multiple projects.
• Experience with major government and/or semi-government programs and projects.
• Extensive experience in the construction management of water and wastewater works.
• Experience implementing a zero-accident philosophy.
• Experience engaging with government entities / utility providers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working internationally.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning and formulation of design alternatives and solutions for the construction project.
• Work with project sponsor, cross-functional teams, and project managers to develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives.
• Manage program and project teams for optimal ROI, and coordinate and delegate cross-project initiatives.
• Identify key requirements for cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Develop and manage budget for projects and be accountable for delivering against established goals/objectives.
• Work with other program managers to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the department.
• Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks, and produce program reports for managers and stakeholders.
• Communicate with the Client's representatives regarding Project Progress and concerns.
• Develop and administer project budgets and fiscal controls, contracts, and quality control provisions.
• Direct work sequencing to expedite projects delivery and minimize disruption of ongoing operations.
• Ensure projects operations comply with design specifications and client requirements.
• Inform themselves of Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies and ensure compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

International experience

Public sector projects experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Job Description

The Program Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing large-scale infrastructure programs comprising multiple projects, ensuring successful delivery from planning through execution. The role involves coordinating with project sponsors, cross-functional teams, and project managers to define scope, resources, budgets, and timelines, while driving alignment with client objectives. The Program Manager ensures effective risk management, quality control, and compliance with design specifications, safety, and environmental standards. Additionally, the role manages stakeholder communication, oversees contracts and fiscal controls, and optimizes project sequencing to enhance delivery efficiency and minimize operational disruption.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning and formulation of design alternatives and solutions for the construction project.
• Work closely with project sponsor, cross-functional teams, and assigned project managers to develop the scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives.
• Manage program and project teams for optimal return on investment, and coordinate and delegate cross-project initiatives.
• Identify key requirements for cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Develop and manage budget for projects and be accountable for delivering against established business goals/objectives.
• Work with other program managers to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the department.
• Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks, and produce program reports for managers and stakeholders.
• Communicate with the Client's representatives continuously regarding Project Progress and areas of concerns.
• Develop and administer project budgets and fiscal controls, contracts, and quality control provisions.
• Direct work sequencing to expedite projects delivery and to minimize disruption of ongoing operations.
• Ensure that projects operations are in compliance with design specifications and with client requirements.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures within Hill International and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 20 years' experience in managing large-scale infrastructure programs consist of multiple projects.
• Experience of major government and/or semi-government program and projects implementations.
• Extensive Experience in the construction management of water and wastewater works.
• Experience of implementing a zero-accident philosophy.
• A record of engagement with government entities / utility providers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience of working internationally.

About Us

Hill International, with more than 4,400+ professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as one of the largest program management firms in the world. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com.

Hill is exclusively a program, project, and construction management provider, meaning we have one focus as a company: protecting client interests. Free of any potential conflicts, our entire business is geared towards helping clients achieve their desired outcomes. We are dedicated to exceeding expectations throughout the entire construction project lifecycle and adapt to the needs of each assignment to develop tailored approaches and solutions to meet those needs.

Hill is a GISI Consulting Group company, part of the Global Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (GISI) family of companies. Learn more about GISI Consulting Group at www.gisiconsulting.com.

Hill International is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled

Note: This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role mentioned in the job title. Various other duties as required.