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About the Senior Director, Portfolio Management Role

Vision Industries is seeking a Senior Director of Portfolio Management to lead the performance, alignment, and value realization of its strategic project portfolio. This full-time position, based in Riyadh, requires a leader with over 10 years of experience to oversee projects from inception through to operation.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

The Senior Director will be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle management of projects, ensuring they align with Vision Industries' corporate strategy and business objectives. This includes driving execution from shareholder agreements to the start of operations and successful completion, while maintaining sustainable performance.

• Lead project execution across the full lifecycle, from shareholder agreement to successful completion and sustainable performance.
• Ensure all projects and programs align with corporate strategy and business objectives.
• Monitor and drive portfolio performance against key performance indicators (KPIs), timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Identify and manage portfolio-level risks, implementing mitigation strategies and contingency planning.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to support executive decision-making.
• Serve as a key interface between project teams, senior leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to governance frameworks, internal policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive effective stakeholder communication and expectation management across all levels.
• Lead portfolio optimization efforts to maximize efficiency, performance, and return on investment (ROI).
• Ensure the delivery of measurable business value across the entire project portfolio.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Candidates must possess a strong background in portfolio and project management, with a proven ability to manage large-scale, capital-intensive projects.

• A minimum of 12 years of experience in portfolio management, project execution, or business performance roles.
• Demonstrated track record managing large-scale, capital-intensive projects within sectors such as energy, solar manufacturing, wind manufacturing, infrastructure, or other relevant industrial fields.
• Strong understanding of the project lifecycle, including development, financing, construction, and operation.
• Solid knowledge of project management methodologies, governance, and performance frameworks.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to analyze KPIs, financial performance, and strategic alignment.
• Experience in risk management, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional coordination.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, suitable for executive-level interaction.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field is required; an MBA or relevant master’s degree is preferred.

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position located in Riyadh. The role involves significant interaction with various project teams, senior leadership, and external stakeholders.