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Senior Program Manager for Strategic Initiatives

1 week ago


Jeddah, Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology) Full time
Job Description

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving high-impact, cross-functional projects and programs at KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology). This position requires a seasoned professional with a proven track record of delivering complex initiatives and working effectively with senior leadership teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the VP to identify departmental objectives, priorities, and areas of focus.
  • Develop short- and long-term goals for strategic initiatives and prioritize them based on institutional impact, feasibility, and alignment with strategic goals.
  • Meet with key departments to understand their objectives and how the Strategic Initiatives department can support them.
  • Establish a process for initiative selection, prioritization, and execution.
  • Liaise between different university departments to coordinate efforts for strategic initiatives.
  • Monitor progress, prepare detailed reports, and present updates to senior leadership on strategic initiatives.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Public Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
  • Certifications in project/program management are highly desirable.
  • 8-10+ years of experience in program or project management, strategy development, or operations management, with a demonstrated track record of delivering high-impact initiatives.
  • Experience in stakeholder engagement, cross-departmental collaboration, and leading complex, multi-faceted projects in a university or research institution.
  • Proven experience working with senior leadership teams to develop and execute strategic plans.