Program Manager (m/f/d)

About the Role

Halian | Managed Services, Recruitment Agency & Contract Staffing is seeking a Program Manager to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves supporting and driving strategic initiatives focused on policy development and product design for mandatory schemes. The Program Manager ensures alignment between strategic objectives, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder expectations, coordinating with government entities and senior leadership to accelerate decision-making and successful program delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop pension policies, frameworks, and product designs that support organizational and national objectives.
• Lead strategic assessments, program planning, and implementation initiatives.
• Ensure program alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Engage and coordinate with government entities, regulators, and key stakeholders.
• Prepare and present recommendations, reports, and updates to executive committees and leadership teams.
• Facilitate decision-making through effective governance structures and stakeholder engagement.
• Manage strategic programs, timelines, milestones, risks, and governance approvals.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful program execution.
• Monitor program performance and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Conduct benchmarking studies and market analysis to identify industry trends and opportunities.
• Support KPI development, performance evaluations, and program reviews.
• Provide advisory support and recommendations to leadership on policy and program enhancements.
• Develop executive reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Track and evaluate program outcomes against strategic objectives.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and continuous improvement.

Experience and Qualifications

Candidates for this position should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience. The role requires a strong understanding of strategic program development, governance, stakeholder management, and program delivery within a regulatory framework.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, working within a dynamic environment that requires coordination with various government entities and senior leadership.