Programme Director

• Join a global engineering consultancy with outstanding long-term career growth opportunities.
• Lead and influence major transport infrastructure programmes across Saudi Arabia as Programme Director.
• Provide strategic leadership in the delivery of landmark projects that shape cities and communities.

About SJ:

Surbana Jurong Group is a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future.

Our technical experts deliver sustainable solutions that cover the entire project life cycle from planning and design, through to delivery and management, as well as a full suite of multidisciplinary consultancy services across a diverse range of sectors including transportation, water, aviation, healthcare, hospitality and renewables.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Programme Director to lead complex, high-impact programs within a complex and regulated industry. This senior leadership role is responsible for end-to-end program delivery, stakeholder engagement, regulatory compliance, and financial performance across large, multi-disciplinary initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings a depth of expertise within the aviation/aerospace industry, strong executive presence, and a proven ability to lead large programs in highly regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee planning, scheduling, and interface activities.
• Track contractor performance and manage progress reporting.
• Lead and deliver complex programs from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
• Define program scope, roadmap, governance, and success metrics
• Serve as the senior point of contact for customers, OEMs, suppliers, regulators, and internal executives
• Direct cross-functional Engineering teams and own program budgets, financial forecasts, and commercial performance
• Ensure compliance, regulations and standards are adhered to
• Identify and manage technical, operational, regulatory, and financial risks
• Provide executive-level reporting, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership
• Mentor and develop program managers and senior team members

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 20+ years in in Aviation, Aerospace, or a closely related regulated industry
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aerospace or related field; Master's preferred.
• Proven track record managing large, complex, multi-year programs
• Hands-on experience working with OEMs, airlines, MROs, or aviation authorities preferred
• Advanced knowledge of program management methodologies (PMI, PRINCE2, Agile/Hybrid)
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program management certification strongly preferred
• Excellent financial, commercial, and contract management skills
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities

Why Join Us

At Surbana Jurong, we bring together talent, teamwork, innovation, and a dynamic workplace to solve complex challenges creatively and collaboratively. Be part of a global multidisciplinary consultancy where your ideas and expertise are valued and rewarded.

All recruitment activities must go through our recruitment function. At this time, this role does not require agency support.

Please do not forward résumés directly to SJ Group employees or managers. We do not accept unsolicited résumés and are not responsible for any fees associated with them.

**Only successful candidates will be contacted. **