Program Manager – Transformation & Delivery

VPS Elite Human Resources Consultancies LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

VPS Elite Human Resources Consultancies LLC seeks an experienced Program Manager - Transformation & Delivery to steer complex enterprise initiatives from mobilisation through execution and benefits realisation. The role demands governance, stakeholder management, and a track record of delivering business outcomes in data, analytics, automation, and technology.

The ideal candidate will possess 11+ years in program management or related fields, strong executive communication skills, and the

Qualifications

• 11+ years in program/project/transformation management or related fields.
• Experience leading enterprise-level cross-functional transformation programs.
• Strong end-to-end delivery, governance, risk and stakeholder management.
• Experience handling multiple workstreams and distributed teams.
• Deep knowledge of data analytics, digital transformation, automation and technology.
• Experience in resource planning, change management, and benefits realisation.
• Excellent executive communication, presentation, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Arabic-speaking candidates are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, cross-functional transformation programs from mobilisation to benefits realisation.
• Oversee governance, risk management and delivery across multiple workstreams.
• Engage with senior executives and stakeholders to drive outcomes.
• Manage dependencies, resources, and change across a matrixed enterprise.

Skills

Program management

Transformation delivery

Governance & risk management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Data analytics & digital transform.

Resource planning

Change management

Executive communication

Arabic language

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Engineering, CS, Business

MBA or equivalent management qualification

PMP / PgMP / PRINCE2 / SAFe certifications (advantage)

Tools

PMP certificate

PgMP certificate

PRINCE2

SAFe

Job description

Experience: 11+ Years

Level: Senior Management

Language: Arabic Speaker - Mandatory

Preferred Joining Date: 15 October 2026

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Program Manager - Transformation & Delivery to lead complex, cross-functional transformation programs from mobilisation through execution and benefits realisation. The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing enterprise transformation initiatives involving data, analytics, automation, digital transformation, and technology, with proven expertise in governance, stakeholder management, delivery, and business outcomes.

Required Experience & Skills

• 11+ years of experience in Program Management, Project Management, Transformation, Technology Delivery, or related fields


• Proven experience managing complex, enterprise-level, cross-functional transformation programs


• Strong expertise in end-to-end delivery, governance, risk management, and stakeholder management


• Experience managing multiple workstreams, distributed teams, and complex dependencies


• Strong understanding of Data, Analytics, Digital Transformation, Automation, and Technology


• Experience in resource planning, change management, process optimisation, and benefits realisation


• Excellent executive communication, presentation, influencing, and negotiation skills


• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed enterprise environment


• Arabic-speaking candidates are mandatory

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, Management, or a related discipline


• MBA or equivalent management qualification preferred


• PMP / PgMP / PRINCE2 / SAFe certifications are an advantage


• Experience working on global transformation programs and with senior executive stakeholders is preferred

Key Competencies

Program & Delivery Leadership | Enterprise Mobilisation & Governance | Stakeholder & Escalation Management | Risk & Dependency Management | Resource & Capacity Planning | Change Management | Benefits Realisation | Data & Analytics Transformation | Digital Transformation & Automation | Process Optimisation | Executive Reporting | Cross-Functional Leadership