Associate Director, Programme Advisory

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives.

Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

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We are seeking an Associate Director, Programme Advisory to join our organization in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In this strategic role, you will provide expert advisory guidance on program development, implementation, and optimization while leading cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, decisive judgment, and a commitment to supporting stakeholders through complex program initiatives.

• Develop and deliver strategic advisory recommendations on program design, execution, and performance to senior leadership and key stakeholders
• Oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of multiple programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines
• Lead and mentor cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and accountability across departments
• Conduct comprehensive program assessments and analysis to identify opportunities for improvement and optimization
• Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and documentation that communicate program status, outcomes, and recommendations to executive leadership
• Manage program budgets and resources, ensuring efficient allocation and cost-effectiveness
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to gather requirements, provide guidance, and maintain strong working relationships
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track program success and impact
• Identify risks and challenges within program initiatives and develop mitigation strategies
• Support the development of program policies, procedures, and best practices across the organization

• 10+ years of experience in program management, advisory services, or related leadership roles
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex, multi-stakeholder programs from conception through completion
• Strong strategic planning and analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with proficiency in conveying complex information to diverse audiences
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing high-performing teams
• Advanced organizational and project management skills with strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in program management tools and software
• Experience with budget management and financial oversight
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Preferred: Experience in organizational development, strategic initiatives, or advisory consulting
• Preferred: Familiarity with the Saudi Arabian business environment and regional organizational practices
• Playing an active part in organizing and delivering bid responses, developing and pursuing internal propositions and identifying growth opportunities. 

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.