Regional Delivery Lead in Aviation & Logistics (Middle East)

SD (Middle East) LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership role

International environment

Professional development

Job summary

SD (Middle East) LLC in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, seeks a Senior Delivery Leader for strategic digital solution implementations across the Middle East. You will head a team of Data Integration Engineers and Solution Specialists, ensuring on-time, within-scope project delivery and high-quality outcomes.

You will partner with Customer Success Managers and Product Managers, drive governance, and nurture long-term customer relationships to grow the regional business.

Qualifications

• 8+ years delivering digital projects, data integration, or software solutions.
• 3+ years in leadership or technical leadership roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with Python/Java, APIs, SQL, cloud tech and integration platforms.
• Familiar with PMI/PRINCE2/Agile or hybrid delivery frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of customer projects from initiation to go-live and handover.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and milestones.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineers, analysts, and partners.
• Monitor scope, budget, timelines, risks, and dependencies.
• Report progress to senior management and customer stakeholders.
• Facilitate steering committees and design reviews with executives.
• Manage expectations and ensure transparent communication throughout the lifecycle.
• Mitigate technical and delivery risks proactively.
• Support contract execution with change requests and clarifications.
• Oversee site coordination for deployments in the Middle East (UAE, KSA, etc.).
• Coach and develop team members and plan resource allocation.
• Assist recruitment and onboarding of engineering talent in the region.
• Foster a culture of delivery excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills

Python

Java

APIs

SQL

Cloud technologies

Integration platforms

Agile delivery

DevOps practices

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science/Software Engineering/IT

Job description

SD (Middle East) LLC in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, seeks a Senior Delivery Leader for strategic digital solution implementations across the Middle East. You will head a team of Data Integration Engineers and Solution Specialists, ensuring on-time, within-scope project delivery and high-quality outcomes.

You will partner with Customer Success Managers and Product Managers, drive governance, and nurture long-term customer relationships to grow the regional business.