Program Manager (Saudization)

Company Introduction:

Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and claims avoidance. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com

Position Summary:

The Program Manager (Saudization) is responsible for planning, managing, and delivering large-scale water and wastewater infrastructure programs comprising multiple concurrent projects. The role provides strategic leadership across the full program lifecycle, from early design development through construction and delivery, ensuring alignment with client objectives, regulatory requirements, budgetary constraints, and schedule commitments. Acting as the primary point of contact with clients, government entities, and key stakeholders, the Program Manager oversees cross-functional teams, manages program risks and opportunities, and ensures effective governance, reporting, and fiscal control. The position promotes a zero-accident culture, drives operational excellence, and ensures full compliance with Hill Internationals Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health policies, while supporting the companys Saudization objectives.

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Participate in the planning and formulation of design alternatives and solutions for the construction project.
• Work closely with project sponsor, cross-functional teams, and assigned project managers to develop the scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives.
• Manage program and project teams for optimal return on investment and coordinate and delegate cross-project initiatives.
• Identify key requirements for cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Develop and manage budget for projects and be accountable for delivering against established business goals/objectives.
• Work with other program managers to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the department.
• Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks, and produce program reports for managers and stakeholders.
• Communicate with the Clients representatives continuously regarding Project Progress and areas of concerns.
• Develop and administer project budgets and fiscal controls, contracts, and quality control provisions.
• Direct work sequencing to expedite projects delivery and to minimize disruption of ongoing operations.
• Ensure that projects operations are in compliance with design specifications and with client requirements.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures within Hill International and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 20 years' experience in managing large-scale infrastructure water programs consist of multiple projects.
• Experience of major government and/or semi-government program and projects implementations.
• Extensive Experience in the construction management of water and wastewater works.
• Experience of implementing a zero-accident philosophy.
• A record of engagement with government entities / utility providers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience of working internationally.