Program Director Infrastructure

Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for the PMCM organization, establishing governance frameworks, reporting structures, decision-making processes, and performance management systems aligned with Client s objectives. Lead, mentor, and manage the multidisciplinary PMCM leadership team while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. Direct and oversee all program activities, including planning, design management, procurement support, construction management, testing and commissioning, handover, and project close-out. Ensure effective integration of technical, commercial, project controls, quality, HSE, and risk management functions, while monitoring Lead Developer performance against approved scope, schedule, budget, quality, and contractual obligations. Provide executive oversight of commercial management, project controls, cost forecasting, contract administration, claims, variations, and dispute resolution. Lead program-wide risk management, quality assurance, and HSE initiatives to ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and corporate requirements. Review executive dashboards, KPIs, performance reports, and strategic recommendations to support informed decision-making. Serve as the primary executive interface with the Client and maintain strong relationships with Lead Developers, consultants, contractors, utility providers, government agencies, and key stakeholders. Chair executive meetings, governance reviews, stakeholder workshops, and high-level coordination sessions.

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor s Degree from western university in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related discipline. Chartered Professional membership or equivalent professional accreditation. Experience working in the North or South American, Europe or Australasia. Minimum 20 years of professional experience. At least 12 years in senior leadership roles such as Program Director, Projects Director, Project Director, or equivalent. Demonstrated experience leading major land development, infrastructure, transportation, utilities, urban development, or mega-project programs within PMCM, PMC, EPCM, or client-side organizations, preferably in Saudi Arabia or the GCC.