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.