Work Package Director

We are seeking a visionary Work Package Director to join our Project Administration and Supervision Consultancy Services (PASC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This pivotal role will lead our PASC team deliver a highly specialized Logistics Project.

1. Package Manager (s)

• Oversee the performance and ensure adherence to contractual obligations and KPIs to

guarantee the successful delivery of the project. Serve as a senior team member and leader, maintaining direct communication with key Client stakeholders.

• Act as a shared resource within the core management team across the PMC program. • Assume overall responsibility for the successful delivery and completion of the project.

• Represent the Client with full delegated authority.

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of consultants and contractors, supported by the

PMC team.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for public agencies, corporations, government officials,

and stakeholders.

• Provide timely, insightful advice and regular progress updates to the Client’s portfolio team.

• Lead, motivate, and guide the PMC team, ensuring effective collaboration and high

performance.

• Proactively communicate and share relevant information with the Client, design teams,

external stakeholders, and others, as necessary.

• Monitor audits to ensure they are thorough and that the supply chain meets contractual

requirements, delivering projects on schedule.

• Identify and resolve issues promptly that could impact the project’s timeline, budget, quality,

safety, or the Client’s reputation.

• Ensure optimal allocation and utilization of PMC team resources for the best possible project

outcomes.

• Drive initiatives aimed at achieving cost savings and operational efficiencies in the

procurement process.

• Safeguard the PMC team's commercial interests and ensure effective management of

financial and contractual matters.

• Oversee the change management process and foster innovation initiatives to improve

project outcomes.

• Develop, monitor, and update the project schedule, ensuring milestones are met.

• Provide regular progress reports (weekly/monthly or as required) to the Client.

• Establish and maintain a comprehensive communication plan to ensure effective information

flow and day-to-day coordination across all teams and stakeholders.

• Take a leadership role in managing project risks related to program, cost, and quality,

ensuring mitigation strategies are in place.

• Resolve conflicts swiftly to minimize any negative impact on the project’s progress.

• Bachelor's degree preferably Mechanical or Civil.
• Minimum of 20 years' experience in urban planning and infrastructure projects, with at least 10 years in a managerial role
• Strong organizational qualities with background as Design office Director supervising pools of designers and projects at all stages of design, supervision and construction
• Strong design and supervision skills, win work and oversee delivery
• Effective leader (has an instinctive eye for talent), proven ability to motivate others and get results both through direct reports and external suppliers (Internal as well as external third-party sub consultants).
• Strategic thinker – ability to spot opportunities and galvanize the resource and the expertise in order to capitalize on them.
• Experience of interpreting and understanding local rules, regulations and design guides.
• Excellent client meeting, presentation and report writing skills.
• Entrepreneurial outlook – keen interest to play a pivotal role in growing the business.