Program Manager and Development Advisor - Relocate to Saudi Arabia

aramco; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Aramco is seeking a Program Manager and Development Advisor to join the Management Development Services Division. This role acts as a liaison between Aramco participants, contracted universities, and vendors to ensure programs meet Aramco standards.

Responsibilities include designing and delivering learning content, curriculum innovation, and managing full lifecycle of development programs with light travel within the Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business is required.
• Master's degree in education or related field preferred.
• 6–10 years of experience in leadership programs, program management, project management, or curriculum development.
• Experience facilitating both in-person and virtual workshops.
• Experience using emerging learning technologies to enhance the learning environment.
• Ability to prepare a training classroom and evaluate courses.
• Strong ability to manage relationships across organizational levels and supervise a training classroom.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver learning content, in-person and virtual, aligned with adult learning principles.
• Develop and update curriculum with modern tools.
• Oversee full lifecycle of development programs, including budget alignment.
• Engage stakeholders and sponsors, ensuring transparency.
• Lead and support project teams, set expectations, provide feedback.
• Conduct needs analyses and evaluation plans to measure impact.
• Manage program risks and ensure compliance during audits.
• Advise on Aramco culture and values in learning solutions.
• Coordinate logistics for training cohorts and admin teams.

Skills

Leadership program experience

Program management

Project management

Curriculum development

Facilitation of in-person & virtual

Learning technologies

Relationship management

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Master's degree in education or related field (preferred)

Tools

Virtual delivery platforms

Job description

This position requires full relocation to Saudi Arabia. It is a permanent full time Expat relocation package.

Overview

We are seeking a Program Manager and Development Advisor to join the Management Development Services Division (MDSD).

MDSD is partially responsible for supporting and developing Saudi Aramco leaders through consultants and top global university programs. The programs include a range of objectives such as leadership, communication, finance, and business negotiations.

Your primary role is to serve as a liaison between Aramco participants the contracted universities, and vendors to ensure all programs are conducted to the pristine standards of Aramco’s development journeys. Light travel requirements are expected in and out of the Kingdom.

Duties and Responsibilities

As the successful candidate you will be required to perform the following:

Designing and Delivering Learning Content – Conduct training programs, both in-person and virtually, ensuring engaging and structured delivery that aligns with adult learning principles and developmental objectives.

Curriculum Development & Innovation – Collaborate with learning professionals to develop and enhance course materials, integrating modern training aids and digital tools to keep content current and impactful.

Program Management Excellence – Oversee the full lifecycle of development programs, ensuring timely execution, adherence to budget, and alignment with business and leadership development goals.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication – Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, sponsors, and participants, ensuring transparency and alignment throughout the program lifecycle.

Team Collaboration & Leadership – Lead and support project teams, setting clear expectations, facilitating collaboration, and providing feedback to ensure high-performance outcomes.

Continuous Improvement & Evaluation – Conduct needs analyses, develop evaluation plans, and implement metrics to assess program impact and guide iterative improvements.

Risk and Compliance Management – Proactively manage program risks, maintain compliance with company policies, and ensure accountability during audits or reviews.

Cultural Alignment & Advisory Support – Guide learning partners on Aramco’s culture and values to ensure relevance and application of leadership development solutions.

Participant Engagement & Support – Build rapport with participants, understand feedback in context, and ensure a high-quality learning experience throughout the program.

Operational Oversight & Coordination – Manage logistical aspects including scheduling, field training support, onboarding of new cohorts, and coordination with administrative teams.

As the successful candidate you will:

• Hold a Bachelor degree in business.
• Master degree is preferred in education or any related field.
• Have 6 to 10 years of experience in leadership programs, program management, project management, and/or curriculum development.
• Have experience facilitating both in-person and virtual workshops.
• Have experience using emerging learning technologies to enhance the learning environment.
• Able to prepare a training classroom environment as well as conduct and evaluate courses.
• Have strong ability to develop and maintain relationships at different levels within the organization and expert ability to effectively manage a classroom environment during training.

Additional Skills:

• Have experience using multiple virtual delivery platforms and their tools.
• Have experience using engaging tools and technologies in a learning environment, including content creation on these mediums. This includes, but is not limited to, simulations and virtual models.
• Have experience with the instructional design of workshops and the corresponding documents to support the learner, including interactive digital participant guides.
• Build experience through continuous research of industry channels for developments in learning and identify practices and technologies appropriate to the organization’s needs.