Dubai-based Digital Transformation & Portfolio Lead

Duncan & Ross; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 558,000 - 893,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross is seeking a Senior Digital Transformation Lead for a confidential large UAE-based industrial group. The role is an interim, hands-on leadership assignment based in Dubai, onsite, focused on strengthening internal technology capabilities and accelerating enterprise-wide transformation.

You will shape the technology transformation agenda, establish portfolio governance, drive measurable business value, and work closely with the SVP of Technology & AI to deliver critical outcomes.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in digital transformation and technology strategy.
• Experience managing complex, multi-workstream transformation programmes in large organisations.
• Strong governance, financial oversight and value realisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the digital transformation roadmap in alignment with business strategy and enterprise priorities.
• Establish and manage the technology transformation portfolio, including initiatives, dependencies, milestones, budgets, risks, and expected benefits.
• Develop portfolio governance, executive reporting, decision-making forums, and performance tracking.
• Prioritise initiatives based on business value, operational impact, risk, cost, and delivery feasibility.
• Build business cases, investment plans, value-realisation frameworks, and transformation KPIs.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders across business, technology, operations, finance, and external partners.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve operating models, and accelerate digital adoption.
• Support the SVP of Technology & AI in organisational design, capability building, and the transition towards stronger internal technology ownership.
• Challenge delivery plans, resolve escalations, and ensure accountability for outcomes.

Skills

Digital transformation leadership

Portfolio management

Executive stakeholder engagement

Job description

Duncan & Ross is seeking a Senior Digital Transformation Lead for a confidential large UAE-based industrial group. The role is an interim, hands-on leadership assignment based in Dubai, onsite, focused on strengthening internal technology capabilities and accelerating enterprise-wide transformation.

You will shape the technology transformation agenda, establish portfolio governance, drive measurable business value, and work closely with the SVP of Technology & AI to deliver critical outcomes.