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Projecttech

<div><div><div><div>Location : Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Industry: Infrastructure / Urban Development
Availability: Immediate
Role Context
We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to oversee and manage a portfolio of multi-project programs in Riyadh. The role requires strategic leadership to ensure successful delivery, integration, and coordination of multiple projects while meeting time, cost, quality, and stakeholder objectives.
Key Responsibilities
<ul><li>Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of a program consisting of multiple projects</li>
<li>Develop and maintain the overall program roadmap, master schedule, and budget</li>
<li>Ensure alignment between projects and program-level objectives</li>
<li>Monitor and report on program performance, risks, dependencies, and issues</li>
<li>Coordinate with project managers, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders for integrated delivery</li>
<li>Support governance, reporting, and decision-making processes at the program level</li>
<li>Facilitate resource allocation, prioritization, and optimization across projects</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, standards, and best practices</li>
<li>Drive continuous improvement, lessons learned, and efficiency initiatives</li>
</ul>Profile
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field</li>
<li>15+ years of experience managing large-scale programs or portfolios</li>
<li>Proven experience overseeing multi-project programs in infrastructure, urban development, or mega projects</li>
<li>Strong strategic thinking, leadership, and stakeholder management skills</li>
<li>Ability to work in high-pressure, complex environments with multiple interfaces</li>
<li>Experience in mega or giga projects is highly preferred</li>
</ul>Required Skills
<ul><li>Strong expertise in interface management methodologies and tools</li>
<li>Excellent coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills</li>
<li>Ability to manage conflicting priorities and resolve complex issues</li>
<li>Strong analytical and organizational abilities</li>
<li>Experience working with planning and project control teams</li>
<li>Proficient in reporting and documentation</li>
<li>Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage</li>
</ul></div><div><div><div><div>Job Category: Infrastructure Urban Development
</div><div>Job Type: Management
</div><div>Job Location: Riyadh Saudi Arabia</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Programme Manager (J26-073)

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.
 
Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.
 
Project Director – Smart Park ProgrammeAs a Project Director – Smart Park Programme at JLL, you will lead the integrated delivery of digital and technology systems within a complex construction environment. You will translate strategic objectives into executable programmes while balancing stakeholder expectations, partner interfaces, and long-term operational value creation.
 
Key ResponsibilitiesProvide overall leadership and accountability for the delivery of digital, IT, and smart technology systems within a major smart park construction programme
 Translate strategic objectives and client ambitions into structured, executable delivery programmes with clear scope, milestones, and outcomes
 Lead integrated delivery across construction, IT, OT, and digital workstreams, ensuring alignment between traditional construction sequencing and agile/digital delivery approaches
 Establish and manage programme governance structures, including steering committees, reporting frameworks, and decision-making processes
 Manage programme risk, scope, cost, schedule, and interdependencies using structured programme management methodologies (MSP, PMI, PRINCE2, or equivalent)
 Act as the primary client interface, managing full technical and commercial relationships in a complex, multi-partner environment
 Own project-level P&L responsibility (approximately $3M), including budget management, forecasting, and commercial performance
 Lead and develop multidisciplinary delivery teams, fostering collaboration across design, construction, technology, and operations
 Manage and mediate competing stakeholder priorities across business sponsors, design authorities, contractors, systems integrators, and technology partners
 Ensure technology solutions are operationally viable, scalable, and aligned with long-term value creation objectives
 Oversee procurement and partner engagement activities, including evaluation of vendors and integrators
 Provide executive-level reporting on programme performance, risks, financials, and value realization
 Translate technical complexity into clear business cases, performance dashboards, and public value narratives suitable for senior leadership and public-sector stakeholders
 
Your Skills and ExperienceMinimum 15 years of experience delivering large-scale, highly complex programmes spanning construction, IT, digital, or smart city environments
 
Proven track record delivering IT and digital systems within major capital construction programmes
 
Strong understanding of smart city, smart park, and infrastructure technologies including IT, OT, integration platforms, super apps, and digital services
 
Demonstrated experience balancing construction-led delivery models with agile and digital implementation approaches
 
Expert knowledge of programme and project management methodologies (MSP, PMI, PRINCE2, or equivalent)
 
Strong commercial acumen with experience managing project-level P&L, budgets, and financial performance
 
Extensive experience managing senior client relationships across technical and commercial dimensions
 
Proven ability to resolve conflicts and drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups and delivery partners
 
Excellent executive communication skills with ability to articulate technical decisions in terms of business, operational, and public value
 
Experience working in public-sector or government-led environments is highly desirable
 
Strong leadership skills with experience building and managing high-performing multidisciplinary teams
 
Academic QualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related discipline
 
Professional certifications such as MSP Practitioner, PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or equivalent are highly desirable
 
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
 
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
 
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
 
About JLL –
 
We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
 
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
 
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.

Project Director – Smart Park Programme

cander

<div>
 
 Role Overview
 
 
 
 
 
 A leading retail bank in the GCC is seeking a highly experienced Senior Open Banking Project Manager to lead strategic Open Banking and API-driven transformation initiatives across Digital Channels, Payments,Customer Journeys and Ecosystem Partnerships. The role requires strong delivery leadership, deep retail banking domain expertise, and hands-on experience working within GCC regulatory environments, particularly SAMA frameworks and banking governance standards. The successful candidate will operate across business, technology, operations, compliance, architecture, vendors and external fintech partners to
 
 
 deliver complex digital banking programmes with measurable commercial impact.
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 &bull; Lead end-to-end Open Banking programmes including API enablement, customer consent journeys, fintech integration and ecosystem partnerships.
 
 
 &bull; Manage large-scale delivery across Retail Banking, Digital Channels, Payments, Core banking and customer Experience functions.
 
 
 &bull; Drive programme governance, RAID management, executive reporting, financial tracking and delivery assurance.
 
 
 &bull; Work closely with architecture, cybersecurity, risk, legal and compliance teams to ensure regulatory alignment.
 
 
 &bull; Ensure adherence to SAMA Open Banking Framework requirements, PDPL considerations and applicable GCC banking regulations.
 
 
 &bull; Manage third-party vendors, fintech partners, system integrators and cross-functional delivery teams.
 
 
 &bull; Support business case development, prioritisation and value realisation for digital initiatives.
 
 
 &bull; Drive Agile delivery practices including sprint governance, backlog management, release planning and stakeholder alignment.
 
 
 &bull; Coordinate testing, UAT, operational readiness, production deployment and post-go-live stabilisation activities.
 
 
 &bull; Provide leadership updates to senior stakeholders, steering committees and executive management.
 
 
 
 
 
 Required Experience:
 
 
 
 
 
 &bull; Minimum 10 years&rsquo; experience within Retail Banking and Digital Banking transformation programmes.
 
 
 &bull; Strong GCC banking experience with direct exposure to Saudi banking environments.
 
 
 &bull; Hands-on knowledge of SAMA Open Banking standards, governance and regulatory expectations.
 
 
 &bull; Proven track record delivering large-scale banking technology or digital transformation programmes.
 
 
 &bull; Experience managing API programmes, fintech integration and customer-facing digital platforms.
 
 
 &bull; Strong understanding of Payments, Mobile Banking, Online Banking and Customer Journeys.
 
 
 &bull; Experience operating within Agile and hybrid delivery environments.
 
 
 &bull; Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
 
 
 &bull; Experience working with international consulting firms, system integrators and technology vendors is advantageous.
 
 
 
 
 
 Core Skills &amp; Competencies:
 
 
 
 
 
 Domain Expertise: Open Banking, APIs, Digital Channels, Payments, Retail Banking
 
 
 Regulatory Knowledge: SAMA, PDPL, GCC Banking Regulations
 
 
 Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Waterfall Hybrid Delivery
 
 
 Tools &amp; Governance: Jira, Confluence, RAID, Steering Committees, Portfolio Reporting
 
 
 Leadership Senior: stakeholder engagement, programme governance, vendor management
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications &amp; Certifications:
 
 
 
 
 
 &bull; Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business or related discipline.
 
 
 &bull; Agile Certification required (e.g., Scrum Master, SAFe, Agile PM or equivalent).
 
 
 &bull; PMP, Prince2 or equivalent programme management certification preferred.
 
 
 &bull; Banking or fintech transformation experience within Saudi Arabia strongly preferred.
 
 
 
 
 
 Ideal Candidate Profile:
 
 
 
 
 
 The ideal candidate is commercially aware, delivery-focused and capable of operating confidently with senior banking executives, regulators, vendors and delivery teams. They should bring a strong balance of strategic thinking, execution discipline, regulatory awareness and stakeholder management capability.
 
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Project Manager Open Banking

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.
 
Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.
 
Project Director – Smart City DeliveryAs a Project Director – Smart City Delivery at JLL, you will provide strategic programme leadership across IT, OT, and construction delivery environments within large-scale, government-level smart city initiatives. You will act as the principal translator between business ambition and technical execution, ensuring successful delivery of complex, multi-faceted programmes that transform urban environments.
 
Key ResponsibilitiesProvide overall strategic leadership and direction for large-scale smart city delivery programmes, ensuring alignment with client objectives, government mandates, and public sector requirements
 
Convert strategic objectives and public-sector mandates into structured technology delivery programmes, ensuring traceability from requirement to operational outcome
 
Direct multi-disciplinary programmes spanning IT, OT, infrastructure, and construction interfaces, applying structured programme management methodologies (e.g., MSP, PMI, PRINCE2)
 
Manage competing stakeholder priorities across CIO functions, smart city design teams, delivery authorities, and systems integrators; drive alignment and facilitate risk-balanced decisions in complex governance environments
 
Lead programme governance structures, chairing steering committees and programme boards with senior government officials, executive stakeholders, and delivery partners
 
Articulate technical decisions in terms of economic, operational, and societal value; maintain oversight of performance metrics, risk registers, commercial exposure, and milestone achievement
 
Own project-level P&L responsibility (approximately $5M), managing budgets, financial performance, and commercial outcomes
 
Build and maintain full client relationships across technical and commercial dimensions in competitive delivery environments
 
Lead, mentor, and develop programme delivery teams, fostering high-performance culture and capability development
 
Identify and mitigate programme-level risks, escalating critical issues and implementing resolution strategies
 
Drive value realization through continuous monitoring of benefits, outcomes, and performance against business cases
 
Navigate complex contractual, political, and organizational landscapes to maintain programme momentum and stakeholder confidence
 
Provide executive-level reporting to senior leadership, government entities, and key stakeholders on programme status, risks, and strategic decisions
 
Your Skills and ExperienceMinimum 15 years of experience delivering large-scale, highly complex programmes in smart city, digital transformation, infrastructure, or government technology environments
 
Proven track record leading multi-disciplinary programmes with IT, OT, construction, and infrastructure components
 
Demonstrated success managing government-level stakeholder relationships and navigating public sector delivery environments
 
Strong commercial acumen with experience managing project P&L, budgets, and financial performance
 
Expert knowledge of programme management methodologies (MSP, PMI, PRINCE2, or equivalent)
 
Exceptional ability to translate complex technical concepts into business language and strategic objectives into technical delivery plans
 
Extensive experience with governance frameworks, risk management, and stakeholder management in politically sensitive environments
 
Proven capability resolving conflicts and driving consensus among diverse stakeholder groups with competing priorities
 
Strong leadership skills with experience building, managing, and developing high-performing teams
 
Deep understanding of smart city technology domains including IT systems, OT infrastructure, IoT platforms, and urban digital services
 
Experience managing relationships with master systems integrators, technology vendors, construction partners, and consulting firms
 
Outstanding communication and presentation skills with ability to engage confidently with C-suite executives, government officials, and technical teams
 
Track record delivering programmes on time, within budget, and to required quality standards in complex, dynamic environments
 
Academic QualificationsBachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, Project Management, or related discipline
 
Professional certifications such as MSP Practitioner, PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or equivalent are highly desirable
 
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
 
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
 
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
 
About JLL –
 
We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
 
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
 
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.

Project Director - Smart City Delivery

Mace Group

<div>Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.
The project:
Mace is supporting the delivery of a large-scale leisure and entertainment development forming part of the wider Giga program in Saudi Arabia. It comprises high-end luxury residential and entertainment/hospitality assets delivered to demanding international standards within a fast-paced, integrated programme. The role focuses on driving safe, high-quality delivery across complex interfaces while supporting the client's vision for a world-class destination.
You&rsquo;ll be responsible for:<ul><li>
Leading end-to-end delivery of assigned complex building works from design through construction and handover.</li><li>
Manage multidisciplinary consultants, contractors, and specialist suppliers on a complex, live programme.</li><li>
Control the programme, cost, risk, and change in line with Mace and the client's governance processes.</li><li>
Act as the day-to-day senior client interface, driving decisions, reporting, and issue resolution.</li><li>
Ensure HSW, quality and sustainability standards are embedded and consistently achieved on site.</li><li>
Oversee procurement strategy, contractor performance, and commercial compliance.</li><li>
Contribute to program-wide integration, readiness planning, and key milestone achievement.</li></ul>
You&rsquo;ll need to have:<ul><li>
Proven project management experience on large, complex construction or infrastructure projects.</li><li>
Demonstrable delivery experience across hospitality, high-end residential, or complex public entertainment venues.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of procurement, contract management, and delivery under international forms of contract.</li><li>
Experience working in the Middle East, ideally Saudi Arabia, on mega projects or remote sites.</li><li>
Excellent stakeholder management skills across clients, authorities, consultants, and contractors.</li><li>
Strong commercial, programme and risk management capability with a hands-on delivery mindset.</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in engineering, construction management, or related discipline (chartered status preferred).</li><li>
Aligned with Mace&rsquo;s values, with a proactive, collaborative, and safety-first approach.</li><li>
Embed Mace&rsquo;s safety-first culture, ensuring HSW compliance while promoting well-being, inclusion, and accountable leadership.</li><li>
Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and relevant work experience working on high-valued projects/programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are required for immigration and client approval.</li></ul> 
Our values
Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables and strategic outcomes and build long-term relationships with our clients.
Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop. 
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfill all the criteria, please apply, as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
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Senior Project Manager

<div><div><div><div>Location : Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Industry: Infrastructure / Urban Development
Availability: Immediate
Role Context
We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to oversee and manage a portfolio of multi-project programs in Riyadh. The role requires strategic leadership to ensure successful delivery, integration, and coordination of multiple projects while meeting time, cost, quality, and stakeholder objectives.
Key Responsibilities
<ul><li>Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of a program consisting of multiple projects</li>
<li>Develop and maintain the overall program roadmap, master schedule, and budget</li>
<li>Ensure alignment between projects and program-level objectives</li>
<li>Monitor and report on program performance, risks, dependencies, and issues</li>
<li>Coordinate with project managers, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders for integrated delivery</li>
<li>Support governance, reporting, and decision-making processes at the program level</li>
<li>Facilitate resource allocation, prioritization, and optimization across projects</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, standards, and best practices</li>
<li>Drive continuous improvement, lessons learned, and efficiency initiatives</li>
</ul>Profile
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field</li>
<li>15+ years of experience managing large-scale programs or portfolios</li>
<li>Proven experience overseeing multi-project programs in infrastructure, urban development, or mega projects</li>
<li>Strong strategic thinking, leadership, and stakeholder management skills</li>
<li>Ability to work in high-pressure, complex environments with multiple interfaces</li>
<li>Experience in mega or giga projects is highly preferred</li>
</ul>Required Skills
<ul><li>Strong expertise in interface management methodologies and tools</li>
<li>Excellent coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills</li>
<li>Ability to manage conflicting priorities and resolve complex issues</li>
<li>Strong analytical and organizational abilities</li>
<li>Experience working with planning and project control teams</li>
<li>Proficient in reporting and documentation</li>
<li>Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage</li>
</ul></div><div><div><div><div>Job Category: Infrastructure Urban Development
</div><div>Job Type: Engineering
</div><div>Job Location: Riyadh Saudi Arabia</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Civil Engineer (J26-075)

Mace

<div>
 Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.
 
 
 
 The Project
 
 
 
 This is an opportunity to work on one of the largest programmes in Saudi Arabia. This unique project consists of major mixed-use development including sports facilities, entertainment, and arts along with all associated infrastructure. Mace is one of the delivery partners requiring high-calibre and experienced professionals to lead integrated teams throughout each phase of the project.
 
 
 Mace is currently providing the programme management and are looking for high-calibre experienced people.
 
 
 
 You&rsquo;ll Be Responsible For
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Accountable for PMO and project controls performance on assigned commissions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Design and implement effective PMO and project controls frameworks and strategies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead clients, consultants, contractors and teams on all PMO and controls matters.
 </li>
 <li>
 Act as trusted advisor and subject matter expert to client organisations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Direct project teams on cost, schedule, risk, change and reporting processes.
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee governance, baseline management and quantitative risk analysis delivery.
 </li>
 <li>
 Mentor and manage junior PMO and project controls resources to build capability.
 </li>
 <li>
 Champion service excellence, innovation and net zero carbon transition.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 You&rsquo;ll Need To Have
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Degree qualification in a relevant subject.
 </li>
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 Major project or programme delivery experience.
 </li>
 <li>
 Professional membership or Chartered status.
 </li>
 <li>
 Necessary criteria for visa requirements.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Our values
 
 
 
 
 Safety first - Going home safe and well:
 
 We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
 
 
 
 Client focus - Deliver on our promise:
 
 We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
 
 
 
 Integrity - Always do the right thing:
 
 We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
 
 
 
 Create opportunity - For our people to excel:
 
 We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.
 
 
 Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
 
 
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Associate Director - Project Controls

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