Programme Director (Hospitality)

Job description

the employer is seeking an experienced and dynamic Programme Director to join a landmark mega development project in Saudi Arabia. This is a high-impact leadership role for a senior professional who thrives in client engagement, strategic oversight, and executive-level stakeholder management. This position is less focused on day-to-day operational delivery and more centered on driving alignment, visibility, governance, and informed decision-making at the highest level. Key Responsibilities • Serve as a strategic interface between the client, executive leadership, and project stakeholders • Lead high-level programme governance, reporting, and performance oversight • Provide executive-level insights on programme progress, risks, opportunities, and critical decisions • Build and maintain strong relationships with senior client representatives and key stakeholders • Ensure alignment between programme objectives, delivery strategy, and business priorities • Drive strategic communication across multidisciplinary teams and leadership groups • Support executive decision-making through accurate and timely reporting and analysis • Proven experience as a Programme Director or senior leadership role on major development programmes • Extensive background in mega or giga projects in Saudi Arabia, preferably PIF-backed projects. • Exposure to PMC, developer, or client-side environments

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Manager or Architecture. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 20 years of experience in programme and project management within the hospitality sector.
• Strong experience in client management, strategic reporting, and stakeholder engagement
• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to operate effectively within complex, high-profile project environments

Skills