Strategic Complex Program Lead – Multi‑Project (Hybrid)

Kyndryl Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyndryl Inc. in Dubai is seeking a Complex Program Manager to lead large-scale, multi-workstream programs spanning multiple projects, teams, and stakeholders.

You will turn strategic objectives into coordinated execution plans, manage interdependencies, and ensure measurable outcomes across scope, schedule, cost, and risk. Responsibilities include defining the program roadmap, governance, and financials, while guiding project managers and driving data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading complex programs with multiple concurrent projects and interdependencies.
• Strong expertise in program governance, planning, risk management, and delivery controls.
• Demonstrated ability to manage program financials, including forecasts, budgets, and trade offs.
• Experience coordinating and influencing project managers and cross functional teams without direct authority.
• Ability to translate strategic objectives into executable program plans with clear outcomes and milestones.
• Experience using data, dashboards, and metrics to manage program performance and predict risks.
• Ability to operate effectively in environments with changing priorities while maintaining delivery focus.

Responsibilities

• Define the program vision, outcomes, success measures, and roadmap aligned to customer and business objectives
• Lead multiple interconnected projects, managing dependencies, sequencing, and tradeoffs across scope, schedule, and resources
• Establish and run program governance, including cadence, reporting, risk management, and decision escalation paths
• Provide direction and support to project managers, ensuring consistency in delivery approach, standards, and execution
• Manage program level financials including forecasting, tracking, and alignment to approved commitments
• Identify, assess, and mitigate cross project risks and issues before they impact outcomes
• Use data and program metrics to track progress, predict outcomes, and inform decisions
• Engage stakeholders at multiple levels to maintain alignment, transparency, and shared accountability
• Ensure program deliverables meet agreed quality, compliance, and customer expectations

Skills

Complex program leadership

Governance & risk management

Program financials management

Coordinate without authority

Translate strategy to plans

Data dashboards & metrics

Adapt to changing priorities

Education

PgMP, PMP, or PRINCE2 certification

Job description

Kyndryl Inc. in Dubai is seeking a Complex Program Manager to lead large-scale, multi-workstream programs spanning multiple projects, teams, and stakeholders.

You will turn strategic objectives into coordinated execution plans, manage interdependencies, and ensure measurable outcomes across scope, schedule, cost, and risk. Responsibilities include defining the program roadmap, governance, and financials, while guiding project managers and driving data-driven decision making.