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Majid Alhajri
Executive Director - Portfolio, Program & Project Management (P3M)
Riyadh
Summary
Executive leader in portfolio, program, and project management with over 20 years of progressive experience directing national-scale capital programs and enterprise PMO institutions across the Saudi public sector. Proven record establishing governance frameworks, elevating organizational maturity, and delivering multi-billion SAR infrastructure and transformation portfolios aligned with Vision 2030. Trusted advisor to ministries and public entities on institutional capability building, portfolio governance, and strategic program delivery.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Director of PMO Services
Dar Al Riyadh Engineering Consultancy Company
Riyadh
04.2025 - Current
- Appointed to lead the PMO Services Business Unit with full responsibility for strategic direction, governance, and delivery excellence across government and strategic clients.
- Directed strategic performance and delivery excellence of the PMO advisory practice, ensuring institutional value delivery to government and strategic clients.
- Shaped enterprise governance and operating models to support institutional expansion and public-sector positioning.
- Led strategic engagements and executive negotiations with ministries and public entities to secure high-value institutional mandates.
- Built C-level relationships across key ministries, strengthening Dar Al Riyadh's position as a trusted advisory partner.
- Developed scalable service frameworks and institutional knowledge assets to support regional growth.
- Established succession planning and talent development strategies to ensure workforce readiness.
Project Director - PMO Transformation
Dar Al Riyadh Engineering Consultancy
Riyadh
05.2024 - 04.2025
- Led the establishment and operation of an enterprise PMO for the Ministry of Culture, overseeing maturity assessment, governance restructuring, and institutional capability development.
- Conducted comprehensive maturity assessment against global standards and local legislation.
- Elevated PMO maturity from Level 1 to Level 4 through structured governance, performance frameworks, and policy institutionalization.
- Designed and implemented enterprise-wide PMO operating model covering strategic, portfolio, and operational layers.
- Established KPIs, performance dashboards, and reporting systems enabling executive oversight.
- Integrated asset and property governance within PMO structure.
- Delivered structured knowledge transfer programs ensuring sustainability and internal capability building.
- Secured executive buy-in across senior leadership to institutionalize governance reforms.
Project Director - PMC
Euro Group Engineering Consultancy
Riyadh
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Led 30+ multidisciplinary professionals delivering design, tender, and project control functions.
- Implemented Project Management Information System (PMIS) to enhance portfolio visibility and governance.
- Structured organizational processes and control frameworks for client-side project management.
- Strengthened contractor performance oversight, claims management, and cost governance.
- Ensured risk mitigation, quality compliance, and stakeholder alignment across delivery lifecycle.
Deputy Director - Contracts Execution & Control
Ministry of Health
Riyadh
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Directed development of enterprise control frameworks aligned with contracting strategy and risk exposure.
- Oversaw cost management, planning, monitoring, and regulatory compliance mechanisms.
- Provided executive reporting and data-driven insights to inform leadership decisions.
- Strengthened governance and contractual risk management practices across active portfolios.
Program Manager
Ministry of Health
Riyadh
08.2017 - 06.2023
- Led multi-regional healthcare capital programs (Western, Southern, Northern Regions).
- Established governance structures and performance controls to ensure benefit realization.
- Managed interdependencies across large-scale hospital and infrastructure projects.
- Oversaw risk management, stakeholder alignment, and executive reporting.
- Strengthened cross-functional collaboration across engineering, finance, and operational teams.
Project Manager
Ministry of Health
Riyadh
09.2005 - 08.2017
- Led delivery of major healthcare infrastructure including:
- 400-bed Specialist Maternity & Children Hospital.
- 500-bed King Salman Specialized Hospital.
- 500-bed King Abdul-Aziz Hospital.
- Multiple regional hospitals and housing developments.
- Managed full lifecycle from planning to handover, overseeing cost, schedule, risk, quality, and stakeholder engagement.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Strategic Management
International Business Academy of Switzerland
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
King Abdulaziz University
Skills
- Portfolio Management
- Program Management
- Project Management
- Enterprise Governance
- Organizational Maturity
- Institutional Frameworks
- Public Sector Advisory
- Capital Portfolio Oversight
- Strategic Planning
- Risk Management
- Performance Management
- Digital PMIS Implementation
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Vision 2030 Alignment
Languages
Arabic
English
Executive Leadership Highlights
- Directed large-scale capital portfolios including hospitals and public infrastructure exceeding multi-billion SAR value.
- Led enterprise PMO transformation raising organizational maturity from Level 1 to Level 4.
- Established governance frameworks aligned with international standards and Saudi regulatory requirements.
- Institutionalized Organizational Process Assets (OPAs), policies, procedures, and enterprise reporting frameworks.
- Built and led multidisciplinary teams across strategic national programs.
- Strengthened C-level engagement across ministries and public sector entities.
- Held strategic accountability for the PMO Services Business Unit's direction and delivery performance.
Executive Credentials
- Program Management Professional (PgMP) - PMI.
- Certified GRC Professional (GRCP) - OCEG.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) - PMI.
- Project Management Office Certified Professional (PMO-CP) - PMI.
Core Executive Competencies
- Portfolio, Program & Project Management
- Enterprise Governance
- Organizational Maturity
- Institutional Frameworks
- Public Sector Advisory
- Capital Portfolio Oversight
- Strategic Planning
- Risk & Performance Regime
- Digital PMIS Implementation
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Vision 2030 Alignment
Timeline
Director of PMO Services
Dar Al Riyadh Engineering Consultancy Company
04.2025 - Current
Project Director - PMO Transformation
Dar Al Riyadh Engineering Consultancy
05.2024 - 04.2025
Project Director - PMC
Euro Group Engineering Consultancy
07.2023 - 05.2024
Deputy Director - Contracts Execution & Control
Ministry of Health
06.2023 - 07.2023
Program Manager
Ministry of Health
08.2017 - 06.2023
Project Manager
Ministry of Health
09.2005 - 08.2017
Master of Business Administration - Strategic Management
International Business Academy of Switzerland
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
King Abdulaziz University
Work Preference
Desired Job Title
Director of PMO ServicesProject Director - PMCProgram ManagerVice PresidentExecutiveWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteLocation: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Open to relocation: No