Deputy Program Director

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:Main point of contact with the Ministry's Agency for Security Capabilities and the Ministry of Interior in everything related to the scope of work.Sets and controls deadlines, prioritizes tasks, and assigns team members to various deliverables.Hires and supervises new project managers for projects. Ensures there is allocation of common resources and skills within the programs individual projects.Reports detailed program status updates to leadership and executive team.Plans and manages the program and proactively monitors its progress, resolves issues and initiates appropriate corrective measures.Oversees every aspect of a program from conception to implementation.Work with leadership to set strategic goals and objectives for the program.Builds project implementation team, develops project milestones and implements budgets based on the strategic goals of the program.Lead and evaluate project managers and other staff. Provides strategic guidance to the program's project managers. Facilitates communication among the program's cross-functional team.Develop program assessment protocols for evaluation and improvement.Maintain organizational standards of satisfaction, quality, and performance.Monitors performance to assure successful delivery of the Key Performance Indicators.Coordinates with Design Manager during the detailed Design stage of the Project to ensure Design ComplianceCoordinate cross-project activities. Develops the organization structure.Show empathy, offer support, and gives constructive and respectful feedback. Communicates effectively and offers strategies and guidance to the team.Assesses submitted variations and claims and reports the impact of any proposed changes.Reviews weekly and monthly reports as presented by Project Control Department.Attends Executive meetings and progress meetings.Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills: Bachelor of Science/Engineering degree in Engineering from a university accredited by the Ministry of Education.At least 15-25 years of experience in managing or leading major international programs and projects for leading government/semi-government entities with professional documentation of excellence in project implementation as a direct project manager.Experience in direct supervision of the following functional disciplines: engineering, project implementation control, contracts, procurement, health, safety, security, environment, risk management, financial management, quality assurance and quality control. His experience has been gained from large projects.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Experienced experience working on a global scale (preferably in the Middle East/Saudi Arabia).Work with a wide range of utility service providers and engage extensively with stakeholders from the commercial and public sectors.Proven career in continuous improvement management and capacity building/talent development support (preferably within Saudi Arabia).