Strategic Tech Programs Lead — Energy & Mining Pilots

Newlab; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading venture firm in Riyadh seeks a Sr. Technical Program Manager to oversee complex technical and strategic initiatives. This role requires building relationships across industry and government, managing timelines and budgets while ensuring quality. Ideal candidates will have an engineering background and substantial experience in mining or energy sectors, with a strong proficiency in both English and Arabic. Compensation starts at $200,000 USD, and bonuses are included.

Benefits

Eligible for bonus

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of progressive technical or program leadership experience in relevant sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder technical programs.
• Strong analytical skills and experience in commercialization risk evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end definition, scoping, and execution of commercialization programs.
• Serve as the primary accountability point for program performance.
• Maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders across various teams.

Skills

Technical program leadership

Stakeholder alignment

Analytical skills

Bilingual (English/Arabic)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

A leading venture firm in Riyadh seeks a Sr. Technical Program Manager to oversee complex technical and strategic initiatives. This role requires building relationships across industry and government, managing timelines and budgets while ensuring quality. Ideal candidates will have an engineering background and substantial experience in mining or energy sectors, with a strong proficiency in both English and Arabic. Compensation starts at $200,000 USD, and bonuses are included.