Programme Director

Square One Resources; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Dubai seeks a senior leader to enhance solution delivery by leveraging regional expertise. This role involves project management oversight, strategic stakeholder engagement, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. The candidate must have extensive experience managing high-value partnerships in the Middle East and fluency in Arabic to facilitate effective communication.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in financial services programs.
• Track record of managing strategic partnerships in the Middle East.
• Deep understanding of UAE regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure successful delivery of solutions with regional expertise.
• Enhance communication between clients and local stakeholders.
• Provide executive oversight to align delivery with business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Financial Services Knowledge

Regulatory Understanding

Arabic Language Fluency

Job description

You will be responsible to to ensure the successful delivery of the solution by incorporating regional and product-specific expertise.

This involves:

Enhancing communication and collaboration between our client and their client.

Addressing region-specific considerations.

Strengthening project management and analytical support to align with the client's needs and expectations.

Providing executive oversight and strategic direction to ensure delivery aligns with business goals.

Collaborate with the existing project team to provide localised expertise.

Ensure compliance with regional financial, tax, and regulatory requirements.

Establish and maintain clear communication channels between our client and their client.

Support the design, development, and delivery of the enhanced solution, addressing both system and back-office process needs.

Provide executive program oversight and governance to ensure alignment with strategic goals and timely resolution of risks and issues.

Required Skills and Experience

Senior leadership experience in delivering complex financial services programs across multiple stakeholders.

Proven track record of managing high-value strategic partnerships in the Middle East, especially within financial services and pensions.

Ability to shape strategic direction, manage executive stakeholder relationships, and ensure delivery aligns with long-term business objectives.

Deep understanding of UAE regulatory, financial, and operational landscapes.

Fluency in Arabic is essential to facilitate senior-level communication, navigate regional business culture, and support relationship management with key stakeholders.

Strong leadership and governance experience to oversee delivery across internal and client teams.

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