Senior Program Architect, Future Academy

DUBAI FUTURE FOUNDATION; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) invites applications for Senior Program Manager at Dubai Future Academy. You will own assigned academy programs from concept to delivery, report on progress, and drive continuous improvement with senior stakeholders and partners.

You will coordinate education partners, faculty, and cross‑functional teams, turning ambitious strategy into structured curricula, governance processes, and high‑quality participant experiences.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in program management, executive education, or related fields.
• Proven experience leading multi-stakeholder programs end to end.
• Ability to manage senior stakeholders, universities, and cross-functional teams.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design, planning and delivery of academy programs aligned with DFA priorities.
• Coordinate partners, faculty onboarding and delivery expectations across programs.
• Governance, risk management, budgeting, and performance reporting for programs.
• Ensure a high-quality participant experience and clear communication with academy leadership.
• Translate strategic priorities into practical program plans with milestones and ownership.
• Drive continuous improvement through post-program reviews and data insights.

Skills

English communication

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in education / related field

Master's degree or professional certification (asset)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) invites applications for Senior Program Manager at Dubai Future Academy. You will own assigned academy programs from concept to delivery, report on progress, and drive continuous improvement with senior stakeholders and partners.

You will coordinate education partners, faculty, and cross‑functional teams, turning ambitious strategy into structured curricula, governance processes, and high‑quality participant experiences.