Program Manager

SSC HR Solutions; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR solutions provider in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Program Manager to lead multiple projects across the organization. The ideal candidate will have at least 10-15 years of management experience in projects, excellent communication skills in English, and proficiency in Arabic. Responsibilities include governance, client communication, risk management, and overseeing project budgets. This role offers a chance to drive significant project outcomes and enhance stakeholder satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of management experience in Projects or related industry.
• Preferred 2 to 3 years of work experience in Big 4 or major consulting firms.
• Proficiency with Arabic language.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of multiple projects.
• Act as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for the client.
• Ensure governance, timely delivery, and seamless communication.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Financial Management

Education

Project Management Professional Certification

Graduate degree or globally recognized equivalent

CA or any financial background

Job description

Purpose of the role

The Program Manager will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of multiple projects within the organization. This role ensures effective governance, timely delivery, and seamless communication with internal stakeholders and external clients. The Program Manager will act as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for the client, providing regular updates on progress, risks, and milestones.

Areas of Responsibility & brief description

• Program Governance & Planning: Define scope, deliverables, and integrated master plan; set milestones and success measures. Establish governance cadence (status reviews, risk forums) and maintain consolidated dashboards.
• Client Interface: Act as the SPOC for the client, ensuring transparent communication. Provide regular progress updates, highlight risks, and elevate issues promptly.
• Execution Management: Coordinate multiple workstreams, ensuring timely completion and resolving interdependencies. Drive collaboration across enabling units (Operations, IT, HR, Finance, Legal). Maintain complete oversight on facility readiness / refurbishments / operational rollout.
• Risk, Compliance & Quality: Maintain a proactive risk register and mitigation plans. Ensure ISO documentation completion and audit readiness. Liaise with project managers on a regular basis to review work quality, ensure the project meets its standards and timelines. Ensure compliance to all standards viz. ISO 9001, 27001, 14001, etc., and any other guidelines stated.
• Financial & Resource Management: Plan and track program budgets vs actuals.
• Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with internal teams and external vendors. Capture feedback and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Manage all external contracts with third‑party vendors and sub‑contractors. Define, develop and execute standard reports and dashboards to senior management. This also includes defining and publishing custom reports and MIS unique to specific Project and Program. Evokes creative and innovative thinking from team members while helping them to bring their ideas and career plans to fruition.

Indicative KRA’s/Budgetary and Revenue Responsibilities

• New Project Roll Out
• Project Schedule Management
• Client satisfaction and stakeholder engagement
• Project Execution
• Project Tracking & Monitoring and Stakeholder communication
• Compliance with ISO and audit requirements
• Team skill inventory and expertise management including Training of personnel
• Projects resource management and performance management of personnel

Qualification & Experience (Education, Experience, specific knowledge, skills, understanding, attitude)

• Education: Minimum Graduate or globally recognized equivalent degree.
• Project Management Professional Certification or globally recognized equivalent degree.
• Additional (preferred): CA or any financial background.
• Proficiency with Arabic language.
• Experience: 10-15 years management experience in Projects or related industry. At least 3 years hands‑on Project delivery/execution.
• Preferred 2 to 3 years of work experience in Big 4 or any other major consulting firms.
• Experience in dealing with Government departments.

Functional Competencies

• Entrepreneurship
• Business Analysis
• Quality & Service Orientation
• Project Management
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• IT Expertise
• Communication
• Diversity Sensitivity
• Delivering Results
• Personal & Professional development
• Networking
• Leadership

Additional Requirements

• Proficient in use of computers – word processing, database management, spreadsheets etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in additional languages would be a plus.
• Willingness to travel on long duration assignments within the country and internationally; capacity to put in long hours and also work in un‑structured environments.