Program Director

• Lead and manage major programs and project portfolios in line with strategic and operational objectives.
• Develop program strategies, implementation plans, and integrated delivery frameworks.
• Apply Program/Portfolio Management and PMO methodologies.
• Develop and manage the overall Master Program Schedule from design through handover.
• Integrate projects across schedule, cost, quality, and deliverables.
• Establish governance, controls, KPIs, and performance monitoring systems.
• Oversee risk management, mitigation plans, contracts, tenders, claims, and variations.
• Lead multidisciplinary technical and administrative teams.
• Coordinate project managers, consultants, contractors, government entities, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee operational readiness, handover, and project acceptance.
• Represent the program before senior management, government entities, and official committees.
• Prepare executive presentations, progress reports, analytical reports, and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, contractual, and technical requirements.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Master's degree in Engineering or PhD in Project Management, Program Management, Engineering Management, Construction Management, Procurement/Contract Management, Business Administration, or Strategic Management is preferred.
• 20+ years of experience in engineering project or program management.
• Minimum 10 years in leadership positions at Program/Portfolio level.
• Proven experience within a PMC environment or owner/client representative role.
• Strong experience managing major project portfolios or multi-project programs.
• Experience with government, quasi-government, major infrastructure, or complex building projects is preferred.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is mandatory; PgMP, PMI-RMP, PMO, RICS, or Contract Management certifications are advantageous.
• UPDA/MMUP Grade A engineering classification is preferred.