Program Manager

Position: Program Manager / Senior Program Manager Location: Dammam, KSA Company: Global O&G + Enegery Company with offices across EU, America, UK, South Asia + KSA Projects: ADNOC, SHELL, ARAMCO

Position: Program Manager / Senior Program Manager

Location: Dammam, KSA

Company: Global O&G + Enegery Company with offices across EU, America, UK, South Asia + KSA

Projects: ADNOC, SHELL, ARAMCO

Keywords: collaborative, supportive leadership, inclusive, dependable, flexible working opportunities, training opportunities, knowledgeable, generous pensions contributions

A leading organisation in Dammam, KSA is seeking a Program Manager to join their team and play a pivotal role in driving the success of multiple projects across the oil and gas sector. This opportunity offers you the chance to work with regional industry leaders such as ADNOC, SHELL, and ARAMCO, while managing programmes that are critical to organisational growth and transformation. You will be empowered to lead governance frameworks, oversee programme deliverables, and ensure seamless integration of strategy, scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and ROI. The organisation values flexibility and provides supportive leadership, generous pension contributions, and ongoing training opportunities to help you thrive. If you are looking for a role where your expertise will be recognised and your professional development supported, this is the perfect environment for you.

• Work directly with major oil and gas companies in Saudi Arabia and the region including ADNOC, SHELL, and ARAMCO, gaining exposure to high-impact projects that shape the industry.
• Enjoy flexible working opportunities and supportive leadership that prioritises your growth through training programmes and knowledge sharing within a dependable team.
• Benefit from generous pension contributions and a workplace culture that values inclusivity, collaboration, and continuous improvement for all employees.

What you'll do:

As a Program Manager based in Dammam, KSA you will be entrusted with overseeing complex programmes spanning multiple phases of completion within the oil and gas sector. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve engaging stakeholders at every level to build trust and understanding while implementing governance structures that ensure accountability. You will manage programme artefacts such as strategy documents, schedules, budgets, risk assessments, quality standards, integration plans, and ROI analyses. By coordinating several interrelated projects simultaneously using advanced methodologies you will drive measurable outcomes aligned with organisational objectives. Success in this role requires proactive risk mitigation strategies as well as efficient resource allocation across timeframes and personnel. You will also champion change management efforts by nurturing stakeholder support for new initiatives while communicating progress transparently with executives. Additionally you will have the opportunity to mentor other team members in technical programme management best practices.

• Engage with stakeholders at all levels to understand their needs, expectations, and concerns while ensuring effective communication throughout the programme lifecycle.
• Lead programme governance by establishing clear frameworks for decision-making, accountability, and oversight to maintain compliance with organisational policies.
• Take ownership of programme gates and deliverables by monitoring progress against defined success metrics and ensuring timely completion of milestones.
• Manage programme artefacts including strategy, scope, schedule, budget, risk management plans, quality standards, project integration documents, and ROI analyses.
• Coordinate multiple interrelated projects using advanced methodologies to align with organisational goals and deliver measurable outcomes across the programme portfolio.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks across projects by developing robust contingency plans that address uncertainties proactively.
• Allocate resources efficiently by managing budgets, forecasting costs, tracking financial performance, and ensuring optimal use of personnel and materials across all projects.
• Drive change management initiatives by fostering stakeholder buy-in for programme outcomes while addressing resistance to change through empathetic engagement.
• Communicate progress effectively with executives and cross-functional teams to maintain alignment and transparency throughout the programme lifecycle.
• Support the development of other team members by providing guidance on best practices in technical programme management.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Program Manager position brings proven experience working with Saudi or regional oil and gas companies such as ADNOC SHELL ARAMCO. An engineering background would be helpful but not required; what matters most is your comfort navigating steep learning curves as you take over multiple projects at various stages of completion. Your interpersonal skills enable you to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders while your analytical abilities empower you to solve complex challenges using data-driven insights. Financial acumen ensures efficient resource allocation across budgets personnel materials while your commitment to governance guarantees compliance at every stage. Change management expertise allows you to nurture stakeholder support for new initiatives addressing resistance empathetically. Technical proficiency in coordinating interrelated projects using advanced methodologies is essential along with clear communication skills that keep executives cross-functional teams aligned. Finally your willingness to mentor others fosters a communal spirit within the team supporting overall success.