Agile Program Manager (Endur)-Senior Manager

Publicis Groupe; Dubai; On-site; AED 367,242 - 477,414; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Generous paid leave

Comprehensive health benefits

Competitive compensation

Ongoing learning opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Publicis Groupe is looking for a Senior Manager Agile Program Management to oversee large-scale Agile programs. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of project management experience, especially in technology within trading or financial services.

This role focuses on ensuring high-quality outcomes, managing risks, and leading cross-functional teams through the delivery lifecycle, leveraging Agile methodologies.

The position offers a competitive benefits package, including comprehensive health benefits, paid leave, and opportunities for ongoing learning.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of project management experience in technology.
• At least 4+ years managing Endur Projects is preferable.
• Experience in trading, energy, or financial services.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of large-scale Agile programs.
• Lead cross-functional teams through the delivery lifecycle.
• Manage risks, issues, and dependencies effectively.

Skills

Project management in technology

Endur Projects

Stakeholder management

Agile and Waterfall methodologies

Education

PMP or PRINCE2 certification

Job description

Company description

Publicis Sapient is a digital transformation partner helping established organizations get to their future, digitally enabled state, both in the way they work and the way they serve their customers. We help unlock value through a start-up mindset and modern methods, fusing strategy, consulting, and customer experience with agile engineering and problem-solving creativity. United by our core values and our purpose of helping people thrive in the brave pursuit of next, our 20,000+ people in 53 offices around the world combine experience across technology, data sciences, consulting, and customer obsession to accelerate our clients’ businesses through designing the products and services their customers truly value.

Overview

Senior Manager Agile Program Management

Program & Delivery Leadership

Own end-to-end delivery of large-scale Agile programs spanning multiple workstreams, vendors, and geographies. Lead complex ETRM (Endur/Openlink) transformation and enhancement initiatives, including deal lifecycle, risk, P&L, settlements, and reporting. Define and manage program roadmaps, milestones, dependencies, and outcomes, ensuring alignment with trading strategy and business priorities. Drive delivery using Agile/SAFe/hybrid methodologies, ensuring predictable, high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced trading environment.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, plan, governance and success measures in partnership with sponsors.
• Lead cross‑functional teams (Endur, data, infra, vendors) through delivery lifecycle.
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies and change, ensuring timely escalations and decisions.
• Report status transparently to leadership with focus on outcomes, not only activities.
• Ensure project artefacts and handovers support long-term maintainability and audit needs.

Qualifications

Must‑Have Skills

• 12+ years of project management in technology, including large-scale implementations or upgrades.
• At least 4+ years managing Endur Projects is a Good to have.
• Experience delivering in trading, energy or financial services.
• Strong command of project management techniques (Agile and Waterfall; RAID management).
• Excellent stakeholder and vendor management skills.

Good‑to‑Have Skills

• PMP, PRINCE2 or similar certification.
• Experience managing an Endur or CTRM implementation/upgrade.
• Familiarity with GCC client environments and governance.

Set Yourself Apart

Provide examples where you rescued or turned around challenged projects. A track record of delivering business benefits beyond the original scope (e.g., process improvements).

Additional Information

• Wellness program and employee assistance.
• Generous paid leave and holidays.
• Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• An inclusive workplace that promotes diversity and collaboration.