Onshore Program Director - Saudi Arabia
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About the Role:
Kariera Group recruitment services are actively seeking and Project Director PMC Oil & Gas – Saudi Arabia. This is a great opportunity to join a Global Engineering Consultancy and working on their major iconic Oil and Gas Project portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead project execution, ensuring adherence to the highest standards and practices.
- Act as the primary contact between clients and our team, negotiating changes and managing expectations effectively.
- Oversee project cost performance, accounts receivable, and strategic resource allocation to optimize productivity.
- Collaborate closely with project leaders and business development teams to capture new opportunities and mentor future PMs.
- Support training initiatives and manage Saudization targets.
As an Onshore Program Director, you will lead our project management team, ensuring that all contracts in your program are fulfilled while maintaining a strong focus on client satisfaction and quality management systems. Your role includes forecasting workloads, resolving inter-project conflicts, and promoting company values throughout the execution of projects.
You will also be responsible for regular performance appraisals of direct reports, sharing best practices amongst project managers, and actively participating in business development. Your leadership will help drive effective communication with stakeholders, ensuring project delivery remains on track and aligned with our strategic goals.
Requirements:
- Strong track record in project management and portfolio management with similar EPC / PMC contractors.
- Management / Director managing an EPC/PMC projects of high value.
- Proven experience of execution of Pre FEED/ FEED/ EPC contracts of offshore/onshore Oil & Gas/Petrochemical and Marine Projects.
- Must have hold a BSc degree within an engineering subject.
- Experience in greenfield and brownfield refining projects.
- Solid financial and commercial project understanding.
- Effective leader in complex, multicultural environments.
- Skilled in decision-making, risk, and change management.
- Strong planning, organizational, and administrative abilities.
- Excellent interpersonal and team collaboration skills.
Benefits:
- Full expat package with family or single status available.
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- Department
- EPC/PMC Engineering Procurement Construction / Project Management Consulting
- Locations
- Saudi Arabia

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