Senior delivery director

Job SummaryThe Senior Delivery Director provides enterprise-level leadership and oversight for the successful delivery of all strategic programs, projects, and transformation initiatives across the cluster. The role ensures that business-critical initiatives are delivered with excellence — on time, within scope and budget, and in alignment with strategic objectives and governance standards.The role integrates delivery management, change enablement, and stakeholder alignment to achieve sustainable business outcomes and operational transformation.Job ResponsibilitiesProvide executive oversight of the cluster’s entire program and project portfolio, ensuring strategic alignment, prioritization, and value delivery.Partner with Strategy, Finance, and Operations leaders to translate strategic initiatives into executable delivery roadmaps.Establish clear governance and accountability mechanisms for all strategic programs and transformation projects.Champion delivery excellence as a core competency across the cluster.Direct the planning, execution, and performance tracking of major transformation programs, ensuring outcomes are achieved as defined in the business case.Govern cross-functional delivery dependencies, resource allocation, and change management processes.Ensure appropriate risk, quality, and issue management practices are embedded in all delivery frameworks.Lead post-implementation reviews and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen delivery capability and maturity.Drive adoption of standardized project management methodologies, tools, and practices across all business units.Promote agile and digital delivery models to enhance speed, flexibility, and stakeholder engagement.Job Knowledge & SkillsExpert-level understanding of program and portfolio management, governance frameworks, and delivery methodologies.Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to balance speed, cost, quality, and business value.Proven ability to lead large, diverse teams and manage multiple high-impact initiatives simultaneously.Exceptional stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills.ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.Job ExperienceMinimum 20 years working experience, 15 years in a relevant management/leadership position, 5 years GCC experience is a plus.CompetenciesAgilityBuild High-Performing TeamsBuild Process and SystemsConstruction and Renovation Management L5Drive Cost OptimizationLeadershipProject Management Methodologies L5Project Management Tools L5Project Planning L5Project Risk Management L5Provide DirectionQualityResilienceSpeed of ExecutionEducationBachelor's Degree in Engineering and Operations Management or any related fieldMaster's degree in Business Administration or any related field