Change Management Consultant (Rail / Infrastructure) - KSA

Reference: 317252221_1774448987

Change Management Consultant (Rail / Infrastructure)

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Employer: International Consultancy
Project: Major Infrastructure / Transportation Programme (KSA)

Overview

An international consultancy is seeking a Senior Change Management Consultant to support a large‑scale infrastructure programme in Saudi Arabia. The role will be based in Riyadh and will play a key part in ensuring successful organisational and stakeholder adoption across a complex, multi‑disciplinary project environment.

This position is suited to an experienced professional with a strong background in change management within major infrastructure or rail projects, ideally gained in a PMC, engineering consultancy, or client advisory capacity.


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement change management strategies aligned with project objectives and stakeholder requirements.
  • Lead stakeholder engagement activities, ensuring effective communication of change initiatives across all levels of the organisation.
  • Conduct change impact assessments and define mitigation strategies to minimise disruption to people, processes, and systems.
  • Support organisational readiness through the delivery of training programmes, workshops, and awareness campaigns.
  • Work closely with project leadership, delivery teams, and client stakeholders to embed change initiatives effectively.
  • Monitor adoption and effectiveness of change activities, tracking KPIs and reporting progress to senior management.
  • Provide strategic advice on organisational development, culture change, and behavioural impacts within a large infrastructure environment.

Required Experience

  • 15+ years total professional experience
  • 10+ years within the rail sector
  • 5+ years in a dedicated change management role
  • Proven experience working on international projects, with Middle East experience strongly preferred
  • Background working for a PMC, engineering consultancy, or international consultant
  • Experience supporting complex, multi‑stakeholder infrastructure programmes

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong knowledge of change management methodologies and frameworks (e.g. Prosci ADKAR, Kotter, ACMP or similar)
  • Solid understanding of organisational change, culture change, and human behaviour in large programmes
  • Expertise in stakeholder analysis, engagement strategies, and communication planning
  • Ability to assess impacts on processes, systems, roles, and performance metrics
  • Experience using project management tools, KPIs, and monitoring mechanisms to track adoption and success
  • Confident communicator, able to operate at senior stakeholder and executive level

Additional Information

  • Location: Riyadh‑based role
  • Project: High‑profile, long‑term infrastructure programme
  • Employer: Well‑established international consultancy with a strong regional presence
  • Competitive package offered, commensurate with experience

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

COMPETITIVE SALARY

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Added 01/04/2026
Reference: 317252221_1774448987

Change Management Consultant (Rail / Infrastructure) - KSA

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