Want to work with the most sought-after minds and most talked-about projects? Your experience of Program Management in Project Consultancy or an Advisory practice might just make you our new Program Manager.


Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional.
From the projects you will work on to the clients we work with. From career-defining opportunities to an inclusive and diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world. From our reputation to our relationships. Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you, it’ll be anything but ordinary.


Your next role
Buro Happold has a clear strategic plan, strong learning culture and entrepreneurial mindset that will allow you to thrive.
You’ll be part of something bigger than us all where sustainability, equity, social and performance outcomes matter. All of Buro Happold is committed to doing the right thing, even when that’s the hardest thing. This is a genuine opportunity to make impact - and leave real legacy.


Your key duties
Buro Happold is seeking a Program Manager to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The Program Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of outcomes for clients in terms of goals set by their executive management, the quality of solutions, meeting delivery timescales and client’s budgets. The role can support clients at strategic level in a portfolio/program advisory capacity and also be embedded in program management roles during the planning and execution of capital programs. The Senior Program Manager is responsible for leading teams or functions, for the development of strategies and plans and management of stakeholders and other consultants, resources, schedules, financials etc. This also includes management of issues, risks and project change requests to ensure successful and on-time project delivery. Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the Program Advisory.
You will be a trusted advisor to our client and internal stakeholders, and you will successfully lead and develop a highly skilled and competent team within this role.


Responsibilities:

• Assessment of objectives, expected benefits, scope, size and complexity, timescale, phases, cost and risk appetite.
• Develop the best way in which portfolios and programs are to be structured, directed and managed including the optimal organization structure, authority and decision-making roles.
• Define the organisation of the design and delivery process including level of client interface and oversight, resources and skills, design cycles, assurance approach, information and communication management and design packaging approach.
• Developing & aligning strategy KPI's into portfolio execution.
• Leading business and organisation change, working with executive boards & client teams, to introduce new quality standards, P3M governance models and IT implementations.
• Prioritising, planning and the management of a number of portfolios and programs.
• Design, development & implementation of the Strategy/Portfolio, Program, Project Management Office (SMO & P3O).
• Embedding P3M processes, templates, monitoring and stage gate controls across portfolio, programme & project lifecycles.
• Ensuring projects are delivered in line with the Program Advisory Framework and appropriate best practices.
• Develop program execution plans and documents required to manage the portfolio/program
• Embedding portfolio, programme and project level reporting for the executives and the business units to make informed decisions.
• Identifying, creating and monitoring of P3M KPI's and dashboards using BI tools.
• P3 tools management with a focus on collaborative design, data integrity management, end user testing and transition to operations.
• Guide and direct project team members to ensure compliance with set standards, procedures, and guidelines.
• Effectively carrying out training sessions, on the job training and coaching to all levels of management.
• Evaluate the progress of a program to detect limitations or faults in order to seek solutions to a more efficient process.
• Monitor industry trends to identify changes in strategies, tools, terminology and to adjust accordingly.
• Use processes to delegate and ensure even distribution of tasks to project team members.
• Manage budgets, schedule expenditure, and initiate corrective action to meet financial objectives.
• Motivate team members to meet goals by effectively carrying out their responsibilities.
• Ensure time booked on project is accurately recorded on Deltek time management system.
• Support the Program Advisory function with business development and bidding activities.
• Support the growth and improvement of the Program Advisory processes and procedures.

Your skills and experience

• Drives delivery and engagement of strategy/tactical plans, through creating a culture of openness and clear communication.
• Able to motivate a diverse workforce, set direction and adapt to fast-changing markets and conditions.
• Takes responsibility as the ultimate decision maker in positive and negative situations. Stands by team members and colleagues
• Drives an innovative and inclusive culture and encourages others to do the same.
• A highly organised, creative, and conscientious individual, capable of managing multiple key stakeholder expectations.
• Excellent written, visualisation and verbal communication skills, and can easily simplify complex concepts into compelling narratives to both technical and nontechnical audiences
• A positive, resilient attitude with a willingness to undertake volume work processes
• Proven ability to manage time and act with pace, demonstrating a highly organised approach to work, and customer service.
• Proven record of successfully establishing and running a Program Advisory for large scale organizations/firms
• Track record of leading and delivering programs/projects and should span the program life cycles from conceptualization, initiation, engineering, construction, handover to close out
• Strong management and technical skills
• Must have as minimum a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar
• PMP Certification preferred
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to details and technicalities
• Good interpersonal and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to adapt and stress management skills

What we offer you
Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world’s most respected consultancies.

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Attractive salary and benefits package
• A strong commitment to your continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you
• Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions
• An international culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won’t be far from the exceptional.

At Buro Happold, everyone else’s extraordinary is just our everyday. Apply today and be a part of our legacy.


A place for everyone
Buro Happold values individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of the way you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.
Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other’s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don’t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive.
We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment and are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing difference allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.
Please let us know if there are any adjustments, we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact recruitment@burohappold.com so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.