Integrated Delivery Lead

Accenture Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Middle East is seeking an accomplished Program Delivery Leader to oversee the end-to-end delivery of multiple concurrent programs in Dubai. You will drive governance, cross-functional collaboration, and executive alignment to achieve program objectives.

The role demands 10+ years in program or delivery management, with a proven track record of managing large-scale initiatives and engaging senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead end-to-end delivery of multiple projects within a program.
• Experience managing budgets, resources, risks and dependencies across workstreams.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Analytical problem-solving and decisive decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to influence and align diverse teams across business units.
• Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution, governance and delivery of multiple interconnected projects.
• Manage interdependencies, risks, issues and escalations across workstreams.
• Establish and maintain an integrated program roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Monitor milestones, budgets, quality standards and resource utilization to drive delivery excellence.
• Collaborate with sponsors, stakeholders and project managers to ensure outcomes are achieved.
• Provide regular program updates, reports and performance insights to senior leadership.
• Ensure effective change management and stakeholder engagement throughout the program lifecycle.
• Promote adherence to PM methodologies, governance frameworks and standards.
• Drive continuous improvement to optimize program execution and outcomes.

Skills

Program management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Leadership

Risk management

Communication

Agile & Waterfall

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Master's degree or MBA preferred

Job description

Responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of multiple concurrent projects within a program ensuring workstreams are aligned integrated and executed successfully to achieve program objectives

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee planning execution governance and delivery of multiple interconnected projects
• Manage project interdependencies risks issues and escalations across workstreams
• Establish and maintain an integrated program roadmap ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Drive delivery excellence by monitoring milestones budgets quality standards and resource utilization
• Collaborate with stakeholders sponsors and project managers to ensure program outcomes are achieved
• Facilitate decision-making and resolve cross-functional challenges that may impact delivery timelines
• Provide regular program status updates reporting and performance insights to senior leadership
• Ensure effective change management communication and stakeholder engagement throughout the program lifecycle
• Promote adherence to project management methodologies governance frameworks and organizational standards
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize program execution and delivery outcomes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related field. Master's degree or MBA preferred.

Experience

10+ years of experience in program, project, or delivery management. Proven experience managing large-scale, complex programs with multiple concurrent projects and cross-functional teams. Experience working with executive stakeholders and driving strategic initiatives.

Skills & Competencies

Strong program and project management expertise. Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, resources, risks, and dependencies across multiple workstreams. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities. Ability to influence and drive alignment across diverse teams and business units. Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methodologies. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) Program Management Professional (PgMP) PRINCE2 Practitioner Agile certifications (SAFe, Scrum Master, AgilePM)