Program Manager

Avertra; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global project management organization is seeking a Program Manager to lead and manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring strategic alignment and successful delivery. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership skills, fluency in Arabic and English, and a proven track record in program management. A Bachelor’s degree is required, with an MBA preferred. This role involves stakeholder management, budget oversight, and cross-functional team leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10-12 years of overall experience.
• At least 5 years in a program management role overseeing multiple large-scale projects.
• Proven experience managing transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Drive large-scale transformation programs ensuring on-time delivery.
• Build relationships with senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Develop and manage project plans for milestones and resource allocation.
• Oversee program budgets and ensure financial accountability.
• Lead cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
• Identify risks and propose effective mitigation strategies.
• Ensure smooth adoption of new processes.

Skills

Fluency in Arabic

Fluency in English

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or a related field

MBA or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The Program Manager will lead and oversee multiple concurrent projects within the organization, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and business goals. This role is responsible for managing scope, budget, timelines, resources, and stakeholder expectations. The Program Manager will guide a team of Project Managers and cross-functional leads to ensure the successful delivery of programs.

Job Description

• Program Leadership: Drive large-scale transformation programs, ensuring they deliver measurable business value, align with organizational strategy, and are completed on time.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships with senior leadership, business stakeholders, and third-party vendors to ensure alignment of objectives and expectations.
• Project Planning: Develop and manage detailed project and program plans, including milestones, risk mitigation strategies, and resource allocation.
• Budget and Cost Control: Oversee program budgets and ensure financial accountability while achieving deliverables.
• Team Management: Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, ensuring strong collaboration, accountability, and delivery against project goals.
• Risk and Issue Management: Proactively identify risks, issues, and dependencies, and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Change Management: Partner with relevant teams to ensure smooth adoption of new processes, systems, or structures.
• Reporting: Provide regular updates to executive leadership on program status, risks, and key achievements.
• Compliance and Best Practices: Ensure adherence to organizational standards, governance frameworks, and industry best practices.

Skills

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Fluency in Arabic and English is mandatory.
• Excellent leadership skills with a proven ability to manage large teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively at all organizational levels.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to proactively identify risks and propose solutions.
• Strong organizational and planning skills to manage competing priorities.

Preferences

• Project Management Certifications: PMP, PRINCE2, PgMP, or Agile certifications are preferred.
• Experience working in multinational and geographically dispersed environments.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or a related field.
• MBA or equivalent is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 10‑12 years of overall experience, with at least 5 years in a program management role overseeing multiple large‑scale projects.
• Proven experience managing transformation initiatives with complex, cross‑functional impacts.

Travel

Dependent on project commitments.

Work Schedule

As per client work schedule.

Languages

Arabic Language is a mandatory requirement