Staff Program Manager

inDriver; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-driven logistics company in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced program manager to ensure cross-functional execution across various teams. The ideal candidate will have over five years of program management experience and the ability to manage complex initiatives while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships. Strong knowledge of program management methodologies such as Agile and Scrum is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of program or project management experience in a tech-driven environment.
• Demonstrated success managing complex initiatives with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of program management methodologies like Agile and Scrum.

Responsibilities

• Drive cross-functional execution by aligning timelines and goals.
• Own program-level planning and coordination rituals.
• Identify and unblock dependencies early through stakeholder management.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Exceptional communication

Analytical thinking

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Drive cross-functional execution by aligning timelines, goals, and deliverables across vertical teams (Ride-Hailing, Fintech, Delivery, Intercity etc.) and core platform functions (Product, Design, Engineering, Marketing, Data etc).
• Own program-level planning, OKR tracking, and coordination rituals to ensure on-time delivery of key SuperApp milestones.
• Identify and unblock dependencies early through structured stakeholder management across HQ and local teams.
• Improve transparency and accountability with regular reporting and risk mitigation strategies for leadership.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• 5+ years of program or project management experience in a tech-driven, cross-functional environment.
• Demonstrated success managing complex initiatives with multiple stakeholders and moving parts.
• Experience working in or alongside product, engineering, and business teams.
• Strong knowledge of program management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, OKR tracking, etc.).
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder alignment skills—able to translate between business and technical teams.
• Highly organized with a knack for prioritization, risk management, and driving accountability.
• Analytical and systems-oriented thinker who sees the bigger picture but can dive into the details.