Program Director - Abu Dhabi, UAE

NST Recruitment Limited; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services organization seeks a Program Director in Abu Dhabi, UAE, to oversee high-value IT delivery programs. The role requires over 10 years of program management experience, a strong track record in strategic planning, and exemplary client-facing leadership skills. This position offers an attractive salary and benefits, with a focus on operational excellence across major enterprise clients.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in program management or delivery leadership across complex IT solution environments.
• Strong track record in strategic planning, delivery design, and end-to-end implementation oversight.
• Deep experience in managing resources, workstreams, and multi-million-dollar program budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee every stage from strategic planning and budgeting to delivery and reporting.
• Lead enterprise-scale IT solution programs with exceptional client-facing leadership.
• Manage resources, timelines, risks, and budgets across large-scale programs.

Skills

Program management

Strategic planning

Delivery leadership

Stakeholder management

Client-facing leadership

Budget management

Communication skills

Resource management

Job description

Program Director – IT Solutions, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Implementation, Resource Management, Budgeting, Leadership, Client-Facing, Stakeholder Management, Reporting, Consulting, Abu Dhabi (UAE)

Very Attractive Salary + Benefits

This is a fantastic Program Director opportunity to work with a leading technology services organisation, taking strategic ownership of high-value, complex delivery programs across a growing client portfolio in the UAE.

The Program Director is an onsite working role, based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

As a Program Director, you will play a crucial hands-on role leading enterprise-scale IT solution programs—overseeing every stage from strategic planning and budgeting through to delivery, reporting, and stakeholder alignment. The Program Director will demonstrate exceptional client-facing leadership, with full responsibility for the successful implementation and governance of concurrent, business-critical programs/projects. The Program Director will work closely with internal and client teams, managing resources, timelines, risks, and budgets across large-scale programs. As part of a broader regional growth strategy, the Program Director will be key to driving operational excellence and scalable delivery capability in a high-impact environment. As Program Director, you will need a consultative, adaptable mindset, and the leadership maturity to integrate into a dynamic company culture, as well as excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Key Skills as Program Director:

• 10+ years of experience in program management or delivery leadership across complex IT solution environments.
• Strong track record in strategic planning, delivery design, and end-to-end implementation oversight.
• Deep experience in managing resources, workstreams, and multi-million-dollar program budgets.
• Proven ability to manage and report on program performance, risks, issues, and governance to C-level stakeholders.
• Excellent client-facing communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence across consulting, engineering, and business teams with a delivery-first mindset.
• High emotional intelligence, commercial acumen, and the agility to operate in fast-changing, high-growth settings.

This is a strategic, high-visibility Program Director role, offering the opportunity to shape and scale key delivery programs across major enterprise clients, as part of a business with ambitious growth across the UAE region.

Key Skills: IT Solutions, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Implementation, Resource Management, Budgeting, Leadership, Client-Facing, Stakeholder Management, Reporting, Consulting, Abu Dhabi (UAE)

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This is an onsite, client-facing leadership role based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Prior experience managing high-value, concurrent IT solution programs—including planning, delivery, and reporting—is essential. Candidates must be able to lead within complex stakeholder environments.