Project Manager Scrum Master

Virtusa Corporation; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtusa Corporation in Dubai is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead and deliver complex multi-stream programs aligned with business objectives, with strong governance and stakeholder management.

You will drive cross-functional teams, manage scope, schedule, budget and risk, and ensure adherence to organizational standards while coordinating with vendors and senior leadership for successful execution.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Program Manager delivering complex programs.
• Strong project and program governance expertise.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and leadership skills.
• Experience managing cross-functional and distributed teams.
• Strong risk management and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program planning, execution and delivery.
• Define program scope, objectives, milestones and success criteria.
• Manage interdependencies across projects and workstreams.
• Track and control program schedule, budget, risks and issues.
• Establish and maintain program governance, reporting and communication.
• Engage with senior stakeholders and provide executive-level updates.
• Drive issue resolution, decision-making and escalation management.
• Ensure alignment with organizational strategy and standards.
• Manage vendors and third-party partners as required.
• Support change management and adoption activities.

Skills

Program management experience

Governance expertise

Stakeholder leadership

Cross-functional teams

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Technology or related field

Tools

PMP

PRINCE2

SAFe

Job description

Job Description: Program Manager

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead and deliver complex multi-stream programs aligned with business objectives. The role requires strong leadership stakeholder management and governance skills to ensure successful execution across scope schedule budget and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program planning execution and delivery
• Define program scope objectives milestones and success criteria
• Manage interdependencies across projects and workstreams
• Track and control program schedule budget risks and issues
• Establish and maintain program governance reporting and communication
• Engage with senior stakeholders and provide executive-level updates
• Drive issue resolution decision-making and escalation management
• Ensure alignment with organizational strategy and standards
• Manage vendors and third-party partners as required
• Support change management and adoption activities

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Program Manager delivering complex programs
• Strong project and program governance expertise
• Excellent stakeholder communication and leadership skills
• Experience managing cross-functional and distributed teams
• Strong risk management and problem-solving capabilities

Good to Have

• Experience in banking financial services or regulated industries
• Agile Waterfall or hybrid delivery experience
• PMP PRINCE2 SAFe or similar certifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Business Technology or related field
• 10 years of overall experience with 4 years in program management roles (preferred)

Required Experience:

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