Program Manager

We're Hiring: Programme Manager – Transformation Office

Location: Abu Dhabi & Al Ain, UAE

Contract: 12 months extendable

Role requires travel between Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.

A prestigious Abu Dhabi-based organization is launching a major transformation programme, comprising 20+ high-impact projects, and we're looking for a dynamic Programme Manager to join the Transformation Office and drive its success.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Programme Plan Management
2. Develop and manage an integrated programme plan across 15+ projects
3. Identify key risks, dependencies, and resource needs
4. Continuously refine plans based on progress and feedback
5. Transformation Office Setup
6. Establish governance frameworks and meeting cadences (Board, Workstreams, Projects)
7. Define reporting channels, templates, and facilitate collaboration across all stakeholders
8. Progress Tracking & Reporting
9. Track milestones vs targets and publish weekly status reports
10. Maintain dashboards and a detailed programme cost tracker
11. Highlight key risks, actions, and decisions
12. Project Delivery Support
13. Push and follow up on critical project actions
14. Escalate and help resolve roadblocks
15. Support supplier award and procurement processes

Role Requirements:

1. Specialist PMO expert with PMP certification
2. Proven experience managing complex transformation programmes with multiple workstreams
3. Strong cross-functional collaboration experience across business units
4. Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Excel dashboards)
5. Able to connect the dots, prioritize by impact vs effort, and present to Board-level audiences
6. Arabic language skills are a plus

What We Offer:

1. The opportunity to work on a high-profile transformation in the UAE
2. A collaborative and fast-paced environment with top-tier professionals
3. Competitive contract package in US Dollars

Interested or know someone who might be?

Apply now or reach out directly for a detailed discussion.