Project Director

• Lead the Project Management Office (PMO) and the Innovation function within the organization to ensure the successful delivery of strategic projects and programs.
• The Project Director will be responsible for driving excellence in project execution while fostering innovation, aligning all initiatives with the company’s strategic objectives.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Establish and manage the Project Management Office (PMO), including its strategy, structure, governance, and processes.
• Oversee the Innovation Department, leading initiatives for organizational transformation, exploring emerging technologies, and embedding innovative solutions.
• Develop and implement standardized project and innovation methodologies, tools, and frameworks to ensure efficiency and consistency.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and government stakeholders to align projects and innovation initiatives with national priorities.
• Lead and mentor project managers and innovation teams, building a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous development.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of projects and innovation initiatives, from ideation to implementation and closure, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and timelines.
• Establish governance structures such as Steering Committees and Innovation Boards to enable transparent decision-making.
• Implement effective risk management practices across projects and innovation programs, ensuring proactive mitigation and contingency planning.
• Promote a culture of innovation within the organization, encouraging creativity and adoption of new solutions to improve performance and services.
• Monitor performance using KPIs for both projects and innovation, and provide regular reporting to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Represent the organization in front of government stakeholders and global consulting partners to enhance its role as a key contributor to national transformation.
• Collaborate with senior executives and stakeholders to align project objectives with the company's strategic goals and ensure effective prioritization of projects.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum of 10–12 years of experience in managing complex programs and projects, with proven experience in government projects and national transformation initiatives.
• Previous experience working with top-tier global consulting firms such as PwC, KPMG, EY, or Deloitte.
• Solid background in innovation management and adoption of emerging technologies.
• Professional certification in project management (PMP, PgMP) and/or innovation (e.g., Design Thinking, Innovation Management) is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in project and innovation management tools and software.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

Requirements

• Work location will be between Jeddah and Riyadh, depending on business needs.