Senior Design Manager (524-173)
This position is no longer accepting applications(closed Aug 27, 2026).
JASARA Program Management Company is a joint venture between Public Investment Fund (PIF), Jacobs, and Saudi Aramco, established to elevate the delivery of social infrastructure programs in Saudi Arabia and support Vision 2030 through solutions-based program delivery.
Working at the intersection of design excellence and program delivery, JASARA supports complex built-environment projects that shape communities and public infrastructure.
As Senior Design Manager, you will play a central role in guiding architectural design delivery across a range of asset types.
This role is focused on bringing strategic oversight, design leadership, and strong cross-functional collaboration to projects, helping ensure that design outcomes are imaginative, effective, and aligned with wider project objectives and quality expectations.
Responsibilities Steer architectural design projects across various asset types.
Oversee a dedicated design team and support high-quality design delivery.
Ensure that design work aligns with project objectives and quality standards.
Facilitate communication among stakeholders throughout the design process.
Apply a strategic approach to deliver imaginative and effective design solutions.
Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or a related field.
15+ years of experience in architectural design management, including managing complex design projects from inception to completion.
Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite.
Experience with stage-gate design reviews, BIM coordination workflows, and value engineering.
Experience with safety-in-design practices.
Experience managing client-side leadership, internal multidisciplinary teams, external consultants, and contractors.
Holds a registered architect license.
Professional proficiency in English.
Familiarity with sustainability principles in design and construction.
Desired Skills: Experience in mixed-use developments is a plus.
Holds a PMP certification.
Holds LEED accreditation.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
Working at the intersection of design excellence and program delivery, JASARA supports complex built-environment projects that shape communities and public infrastructure.
As Senior Design Manager, you will play a central role in guiding architectural design delivery across a range of asset types.
This role is focused on bringing strategic oversight, design leadership, and strong cross-functional collaboration to projects, helping ensure that design outcomes are imaginative, effective, and aligned with wider project objectives and quality expectations.
Responsibilities Steer architectural design projects across various asset types.
Oversee a dedicated design team and support high-quality design delivery.
Ensure that design work aligns with project objectives and quality standards.
Facilitate communication among stakeholders throughout the design process.
Apply a strategic approach to deliver imaginative and effective design solutions.
Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or a related field.
15+ years of experience in architectural design management, including managing complex design projects from inception to completion.
Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite.
Experience with stage-gate design reviews, BIM coordination workflows, and value engineering.
Experience with safety-in-design practices.
Experience managing client-side leadership, internal multidisciplinary teams, external consultants, and contractors.
Holds a registered architect license.
Professional proficiency in English.
Familiarity with sustainability principles in design and construction.
Desired Skills: Experience in mixed-use developments is a plus.
Holds a PMP certification.
Holds LEED accreditation.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to meet tight deadlines.