Project Management Director-Energy

Giza Arabia; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy firm in Riyadh is seeking a Project Management Director to oversee and direct all project management activities for construction projects. The ideal candidate should have 15-20 years of experience, expertise in various project management frameworks, and proven leadership skills. Responsibilities include developing comprehensive project plans and ensuring alignment with client requirements. Strong communication and strategic skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 15 to 20 years of experience in project management.
• Expert in Agile, Waterfall, SAFe, and hybrid frameworks.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all project management activities from initiation to completion.
• Mentor and manage a team of project managers.
• Develop comprehensive project plans covering timelines and budgets.

Skills

Proven leadership and team management

Excellent communication

Strong strategic mindset

Organisational effectiveness

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Trello

Primavera

Job description

Project Management Director – Energy

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct all project management activities for construction projects from initiation to completion.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of project managers, ensuring high performance and professional development.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables.
• Ensure full alignment with client requirements, architectural designs, and engineering specifications.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications with clients and stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive project plans covering timelines, budgets, resource allocation, procurement, and risk management.
• Assess, allocate, and optimise project resources, including labour, materials, equipment, and subcontractors, to maximise efficiency and control costs.
• Coordinate with procurement and HR teams to secure required resources and project support.
• Identify project risks, issues, and constraints such as safety concerns, design conflicts, and supply chain disruptions.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to ensure uninterrupted project delivery.
• Monitor and track project progress, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Provide regular project status reports, dashboards, and presentations to senior management and executives.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, resolving conflicts and promoting collaboration.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project management processes and productivity.
• Implement best practices, project management methodologies, and innovative tools to improve project outcomes.
• Ensure clear, consistent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture with clear expectations and accountability.
• Stay informed of industry trends, construction advancements, and regulatory requirements.
• Recommend and implement enhancements to project management strategies and execution approaches.

Personal Skills

• Proven leadership and team management capabilities, with the ability to motivate, guide, and inspire diverse, cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, enabling effective collaboration at all levels.
• Strong strategic mindset and problem‑solving abilities, focused on delivering projects on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
• High level of organisational effectiveness with strong time‑management and prioritisation skills.

Technical Skills

Experience from 15 to 20 years

Expert in Agile, Waterfall, SAFe, and hybrid project management frameworks.

Extensive experience leading large‑scale, multi‑vendor, and multi‑geography programs.

Proficient in project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Trello, Primavera) and ITSM platforms (ServiceNow).

Strong understanding of ERP systems (Oracle ERP), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and integration technologies.

Experience in cloud transformation, technology refresh, and application migration initiatives.

Solid knowledge of SDLC, data architecture, analytics, and AI/ML‑driven solutions.

Industry expertise in telecom and utilities, including smart metering and IoT projects.

Strong governance, stakeholder management, risk control, and compliance expertise (ITIL, ISO 20000, PMP/PMI).

Proven financial leadership in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.

Skilled in executive reporting, dashboards, presales support, and driving delivery excellence through high‑performing teams.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Engineering, Project Management, and Information Technology

Industries

• Energy Technology, Engineering Services, and Information Technology & Services