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Title: Program Senior Director

Department: Strategy Management

Location: Riyadh

Core Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements strategic plans in line with the division’s objectives.
• Supports the development of the workforce plan for the division by providing inputs on own department’s workforce forecasts.
• Supports the operating framework for the department, provides guidance and support, ensures implementation and review of work processes in order to achieve high performance standards and continuous improvement.
• Supports the annual budget for the department and reporting sections in conjunction with the division’s budget and secures subsequent approvals, tracks expenditure and ensures adherence to the budget.
• Supports SAB’s entities and subsidiaries as required by providing strategic advisory inputs and/or serving in formal roles and memberships to achieve overall business objectives, where applicable.
• Develops a continuous talent pipeline for key roles in the department and provides mentoring for high potential talent in the team.
• Monitors and enables the achievement of goals and key performance indicators for direct reports and ensures effective implementation of the performance management process in the department.
• Develops talent within the department by providing guidance, ongoing feedback, coaching and development opportunities to individuals to enable achievement of the defined goals.
• Coordinate the activities of the team to ensure that all work is carried out efficiently, in line with the annual business plans, policies and procedures.
• Governs implementation of risk-related policies and processes (operational, regulatory, financial, informational, reputational and audit risks) within the department, ensuring that that these meet regulatory and internal control requirements.
• Reviews implementation of the internal control systems in line with relevant operating procedures and regulatory requirements and takes corrective action based on audit findings.
• Demonstrate expected behaviours in line with SAB values and the Risk Culture Framework through day-to-day activities, to drive robust risk-based decision making.
• Lead the delivery and implementation of specific high-visibility strategic (priority / major) programs / projects as designated by management.
• Ensure designated program(s) have clear plan, scope, budget, resources and defined, robust governance.
• Manage / oversee all governance (STCs / WGs) for specific program / project.
• Escalate to Project Sponsor and Head of E-PMO any key issues / decisions required.
• Prepare / review of all reporting / updates for specific program / project.
• Pro-actively drive program / project delivery to achieve approved plans / timelines.
• Undertake specific program / project tasks to support overall delivery and implementation.
• Oversee main IT execution phases for the project, including testing / pilot / launch.
• Manage / oversee all non-IT activities for project including change-management, communications and training.
• Obtain buy-in and influence bank-wide stakeholders on key programme plans, including requirements, quality assurance, budget, schedule, scope, risk mitigation, and contingency plans to secure commitment and alignment.
• •Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and communication to ensure transparency and coordinated execution across SAB for specific programs / projects.
• Manage expectations and resolve conflicts among stakeholders to maintain programme momentum and satisfaction.
• Track approved budgets vs. actuals vs. forecast. Flag scope creep and unapproved budget pressure.
• Maintain benefits register and realization milestones

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Statistics, or related field required
• Around 13 years of experience with preferred 6 years in a relevant senior role.