Director - International Programme Delivery

About The International Office

Job Purpose

Programme & Project Delivery

• Lead end‑to‑end international programme delivery in line with project and company objectives.
• Manage the full delivery ecosystem, including Program Management, Project Controls, Construction Compliance, and Design Implementation functions.
• Develop the Project Execution Plan and delivery strategy aligned with the business implementation roadmap.
• Oversee all phases of the project lifecycle—from initiation, planning, and execution to commissioning and handover.
• Support procurement activities, including evaluation and selection of service providers and contractors.
• Manage contractor and service provider performance to ensure successful delivery of project commitments.
• Ensure all international projects adhere to ADPG’s corporate governance, standards, and delivery frameworks.
• Assess programme risks from both regional and international perspectives and provide mitigation strategies and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Oversee programme controls, ensuring accurate data management, analytics, reporting, and forecasting.
• Manage interfaces and dependencies across international projects and cross‑functional teams.
• Provide HSE leadership across all international construction activities, aligning with ADPG HSSE governance and global standards.
• Deliver executive‑level reporting on programme progress, risks, and performance improvement initiatives.

People Leadership

• Lead, coach, and inspire high‑performing programme delivery teams through clear goals, expectations, and performance standards.
• Drive organisational design and staffing for Programme Delivery and Project Controls functions.
• Lead talent planning, recruitment, KPI setting, and development planning aligned with portfolio needs.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and governance for project delivery across ADPG’s international portfolio.
• Develop effective project delivery strategies that support Group and business‑unit objectives.
• Advise project sponsors and executive management on alignment with strategic goals, risk exposure, and performance outcomes.

Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related field. Master's degree is a plus
• Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, LEED, Chartered Engineer) are advantageous.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Knowledge of additional languages is highly advantageous.
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in in a similar role.
• Proven experience in delivering construction projects in the assigned country.
• Experience as a senior project manager or in a programme management position.
• Working in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment.
• Preferably have work in both construction and consultancy organizations.
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Experience in project management including the ability to plan, execute and oversee projects from concept to implementation.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills to identify and address complex challenges and opportunities and make data-driven decisions.

How

A Global Player

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