Program Director – Strategy Execution & Transformation Office

Program Director – Strategy Execution & Transformation Office

About SOL Gulf

SOL Gulf is a technology and consulting company delivering digital transformation and technology solutions across Saudi Arabia and the region.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Program Director to establish and lead a Strategy Execution & Value Realization Office for a major Saudi enterprise client. The role will oversee a multi-year digital and technology transformation portfolio, ensuring effective governance, executive reporting, delivery assurance, and business value realization.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the transformation office, including its operating model, governance forums, and decision-making framework.
• Manage executive stakeholder engagement and Steering Committee reporting.
• Oversee portfolio governance, stage-gate reviews, risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Develop executive dashboards, KPI frameworks, and performance reporting.
• Lead benefits and value realization activities.
• Manage and coach multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with PMOs, enterprise architects, and vendors.
• Ensure delivery against agreed milestones and support knowledge transfer to the client.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience, including at least 8 years leading strategy execution, PMO, portfolio governance, or transformation offices.
• Proven experience managing large-scale digital transformation programs involving multiple initiatives and vendors.
• Experience in Saudi Arabia, particularly with government or government-linked organizations, is strongly preferred.
• PMP, PgMP, MSP, P3O, or equivalent certification is strongly preferred.
• Strong executive communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English required; Arabic proficiency strongly preferred.

Job Details

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (On-site)

Employment Type: Full-time, project-based assignment (12–36 months)

Availability: Immediate to 30 days' notice preferred.

Saudi nationals or candidates holding a transferable Saudi iqama are preferred.