Program Manager

Program Manager Role at Riyad Bank

Riyad Bank is seeking a Program Manager to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves facilitating the accurate and smooth implementation of programs within an assigned division, acting as a liaison between Project Managers and program sponsors to ensure clear and continuous information exchange, thereby supporting efficient project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head of EPMO in developing an enterprise-wide strategy and translating it into cohesive initiatives executable within the Bank's capacity.
• Ensure ongoing program alignment within the assigned Division during the development and monitoring of projects and programs to support the Bank's strategic goals.
• Assist the Head of EPMO in transforming the EPMO function to its target maturity level by advocating for project management rigor as defined by the Project Delivery Framework.
• Adhere to all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions to ensure controlled and consistent work execution.
• Recommend improvements to departmental policy to the Head of Governance, Policy & Quality Assurance, and direct the implementation of procedures and controls across EPMO activities.
• Ensure Project Manager alignment with the Project Delivery Framework, including PCD, BC, and project artifacts.
• Recommend updates to project and program management tools and templates to the Head of Governance, Policy & Quality Assurance as needed.
• Accountable for quality assurance on project-related deliverables (*, Business Case, Charter, Risk/Issue logs) for Project Managers within the assigned Division.
• Provide support to the relevant Division in managing benefits realization and correcting projects that do not meet agreed targets.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Technology, Finance, or Business is preferred.
• Certification: International project management certification, such as PMP or PMI.
• Experience: 8-10 years of relevant experience.

Work Environment

This role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and operates on a full-time basis within Riyad Bank. The successful candidate will work within the EPMO function, contributing to strategic initiatives and project delivery across the Bank.