Program Director

**Program Director** **Location:** Doha, Qatar **Employment Type:** Full\-Time **Candidate Eligibility:** Local candidates currently residing in Qatar **About the Role** We are seeking an experienced Program Director to lead and manage major engineering programs and project portfolios within a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) environment. The role will oversee strategic planning, program governance, master scheduling, contracts, risk, stakeholder management, and successful delivery of complex multi\-project programs. **Key Responsibilities** * Lead and manage major programs and project portfolios in line with strategic and operational objectives. * Develop program strategies, implementation plans, and integrated delivery frameworks. * Apply Program/Portfolio Management and PMO methodologies. * Develop and manage the overall Master Program Schedule from design through handover. * Integrate projects across schedule, cost, quality, and deliverables. * Establish governance, controls, KPIs, and performance monitoring systems. * Oversee risk management, mitigation plans, contracts, tenders, claims, and variations. * Lead multidisciplinary technical and administrative teams. * Coordinate project managers, consultants, contractors, government entities, and other stakeholders. * Oversee operational readiness, handover, and project acceptance. * Represent the program before senior management, government entities, and official committees. * Prepare executive presentations, progress reports, analytical reports, and recommendations. * Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, contractual, and technical requirements. **Qualifications \& Experience** * Master's degree in Engineering or PhD in Project Management, Program Management, Engineering Management, Construction Management, Procurement/Contract Management, Business Administration, or Strategic Management is preferred. * 20\+ years of experience in engineering project or program management. * Minimum 10 years in leadership positions at Program/Portfolio level. * Proven experience within a PMC environment or owner/client representative role. * Strong experience managing major project portfolios or multi\-project programs. * Experience with government, quasi\-government, major infrastructure, or complex building projects is preferred. * PMP or equivalent project management certification is mandatory; PgMP, PMI\-RMP, PMO, RICS, or Contract Management certifications are advantageous. * UPDA/MMUP Grade A engineering classification is preferred. **Skills and Competencies** * Strong Program and Portfolio Management expertise. * Excellent strategic planning, governance, and PMO capabilities. * Strong knowledge of master scheduling and integrated project controls. * Extensive contract, tender, claims, variations, and risk management experience. * Strong stakeholder management and government liaison skills. * Excellent leadership and multidisciplinary team management abilities. * Strong analytical, decision\-making, and problem\-solving skills. * Excellent communication, presentation, and reporting skills. * Ability to manage complex programs and multiple stakeholders effectively. **Ready to Join Our Team?** If you have proven expertise in program leadership, portfolio management, PMC operations, major project delivery, governance, contracts, and stakeholder management, we'd love to hear from you. Apply through Indeed or email your updated CV to ****. Education: * Master's (Required) Experience: * leadership in Engineering : 10 years (Required) License/Certification: * (UPDA/MMUP) (Required) Location: * Doha (Required) Work Location: In person