Location

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Category

• Energy, Oil & Gas
• Engineering & Technical
• Information Technology (IT) & Software
• Operations & Supply Chain
• Science & Research

Job Overview

An executive-level opportunity is available for a Director of Smart Grid Programs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, leading strategic programs focused on smart-grid modernization, digital technologies, renewable-energy integration, automation, and advanced energy-management systems.

The successful candidate will develop smart-grid transformation programs, lead grid automation and digitalization initiatives, support renewable-energy integration, and manage technology and engineering partners. The role will also oversee program delivery, performance tracking, and investment management to support the organization’s energy transformation objectives.

This position provides significant opportunities for career growth and professional development within smart-grid technology, energy digitalization, renewable energy, automation, and advanced power systems. Specialized smart-grid training, renewable-energy programs, energy-management certifications, project management qualifications, and continued technical development can support long-term career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute smart-grid transformation programs.
• Lead grid automation and digitalization projects.
• Support the integration of renewable energy into power-grid infrastructure.
• Evaluate and implement advanced digital technologies for grid modernization.
• Support the deployment of advanced energy-management systems.
• Manage technology providers, engineering partners, and delivery stakeholders.
• Establish and monitor program objectives, milestones, and performance indicators.
• Track program delivery, investment, costs, and overall performance.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering and technology teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve grid efficiency, reliability, and operational performance.
• Support strategic planning for future smart-grid technologies.
• Manage program risks, dependencies, and delivery priorities.
• Report program progress and investment performance to senior stakeholders.

Requirements & Qualifications

The employer has not specified detailed educational or experience requirements.

Candidates should demonstrate strong senior-level expertise in areas such as:

• Smart-grid strategy and transformation.
• Power-grid modernization and digitalization.
• Grid automation and advanced control systems.
• Renewable-energy integration.
• Energy-management systems.
• Energy-sector technology and digital transformation.
• Program and project management.
• Engineering and technology partner management.
• Investment and program performance management.
• Strategic planning and stakeholder management.
• Relevant engineering, energy, smart-grid, renewable-energy, or project management certifications are advantageous.

Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

Salary: SAR 450,000–680,000 per year + bonus

Benefits: Bonus included as part of the stated compensation package. Additional benefits were not specified by the employer.

Career Growth & Professional Development:

This director-level opportunity provides exposure to smart-grid modernization, grid automation, renewable-energy integration, digitalization, energy-management systems, and large-scale energy transformation programs.

Professionals can strengthen their careers through smart-grid and power-systems training, renewable-energy specialization, energy-management certifications, project and program management qualifications, and leadership development.

Application Process

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Important: Candidates should highlight their smart-grid, power systems, grid automation, digitalization, renewable-energy integration, program management, and energy-sector leadership experience in their CV.