Senior Delivery Manager - Public Sector

McKinsey & Company; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced professional to lead large-scale public sector transformations. The ideal candidate will manage client relationships and project teams, ensuring high client satisfaction while developing team capabilities. Applicants should have over 8 years of consulting experience and possess a strong academic background. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Continuous learning and mentorship

Comprehensive benefits package

Global community collaboration

Qualifications

• 8+ years of consulting experience with a proven record of achievement.
• Ability to manage complex programs or multiple projects.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively in English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of large-scale public sector transformation projects.
• Manage client relationships to ensure client satisfaction.
• Lead project teams, monitoring performance and providing coaching.

Skills

Problem solving

Relationship building

Client service commitment

Collaboration

Coaching and developing teams

Education

Undergraduate degree in business, economics, engineering or a related field

MBA or other advanced degree

Job description

Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance / high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues—at all levels—will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won’t find anywhere else.

When you join us, you will have :

• Continuous learning : Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast‑paced learning experience, owning your journey.
• A voice that matters : From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
• Global community : With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• World‑class benefits : On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well‑being for you and your family.

Responsibilities

You’ll take full ownership of one large‑scale public sector transformation or 3‑4 medium projects concurrently, structuring the scope and managing the project plan, resources and budget.

In this role you’ll actively manage client relationships to ensure high client satisfaction. You’ll lead the project team on the ground, monitoring and evaluating team performance, and actively developing team members by providing regular feedback and coaching.

You will strive to build client capabilities through continuous on‑the‑job coaching to ensure sustained impact beyond the end of the project.

You’ll act as a subject matter expert in your chosen service line, combining broad experience with strong problem‑solving abilities to derive business insights and solid recommendations for clients.

You’ll strengthen the firm’s knowledge base by codifying learnings from projects and coaching less tenured colleagues.

You’ll contribute to the growth of Delivery Assurance both externally by preparing business proposals for potential clients, and internally by supporting organizational activities such as recruiting, performance evaluations and training.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in business, economics, engineering or a related field with an outstanding academic record; MBA or other advanced degree is a plus
• 8+ years of consulting experience, with a clear record of achievement and proven drive for personal growth
• Demonstrated track record in one or more of the following key service offerings : organizational development (including org. design / set up, talent management, etc.), transformational delivery (driving large transformational programs), and productivity and performance improvement
• Ability to successfully manage complex programs or multiple projects, or medium to large department / business unity with P&L responsibility
• Superior problem solving and relationship building skills, including a demonstrated high level of client service commitment
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and with people across all levels of an organization
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively in English and Arabic
• Willingness to travel, predominantly within the Kingdom