Head of Programs (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) – Saudization Program
We’re looking for a proven Head of Programs to take ownership of multiple, concurrent high-tech security programmes in Saudi Arabia. This is a Riyadh-based leadership role, focused on delivery, governance, and stakeholder control across complex, mission-critical projects.
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Overview
- We’re looking for a proven Head of Programs to take ownership of multiple, concurrent high-tech security programmes in Saudi Arabia.
- This is a Riyadh-based leadership role, focused on delivery, governance, and stakeholder control across complex, mission-critical projects.
- If you’ve been in the Kingdom long enough to know how programmes really move (and how they stall), and you can run tight governance without killing momentum, this one’s for you.
- The role (what you’ll own)
- Lead a portfolio of major security technology programmes/projects across KSA, end-to-end delivery
- Programme governance: RAID, scope control, baselined plans, stage gates, change control (CCB), dependency management
- Full lifecycle delivery: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/controlling, handover/close
- Stakeholder management at senior level: client leadership, government-facing stakeholders, internal execs, vendors/partners, technical teams
- Budget and commercial control: forecasting, burn, cost-to-complete, contract/vendor management, SOW oversight
- Delivery reporting: steering committees, programme dashboards, KPIs, milestones, executive updates that are clear and defensible
- Risk, security and compliance alignment (where applicable): governance that stands up under scrutiny
- Build and lead local delivery capability aligned to Saudization objectives (team leadership, coaching, performance)
- Project keywords / environment:
- High-tech security programmes: integrated security systems, command & control, surveillance/ISR platforms, access control, perimeter security, SOC/NOC enablement, secure communications, cyber/physical convergence
- Complex multi-vendor delivery: systems integration, hardware + software + infrastructure, OT/IT interfaces, cloud/on-prem hybrids
- Critical environments: aviation/airports, defense, national security, strategic infrastructure, large-scale technology deployments
- PMO / governance heavy programmes: steering committees, executive sponsors, cross-functional delivery, strict timelines and dependencies
Requirements
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- 10+ years programme / portfolio / major project delivery experience
- Minimum 7 years delivering and running major programmes inside Saudi Arabia (Kingdom-based, not remote oversight)
- Experience delivering complex, high-tech security programmes with multiple workstreams and vendors
- Background in one or more: security, defense, aviation, or technology
- Strong governance and stakeholder management in KSA environments
- PMP (or equivalent) strongly preferred (please state certification clearly)
- Riyadh-based (or able to relocate immediately)
- Nice to have (if you’ve got it, say it)
- PRINCE2 / MSP, PgMP, ITIL, Agile delivery exposure (where relevant)
- Experience setting up PMO controls, templates, reporting cadence, and governance frameworks
- Experience with government programmes / regulated environments in KSA
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