Strategic Complex Program Manager

Kyndryl; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyndryl in the United Arab Emirates 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 across scope, schedule and cost, and ensure measurable outcomes aligned with customer and business goals. Strong governance, agile or hybrid delivery experience, and vendor coordination are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex programs with multiple concurrent projects and interdependencies.
• Expertise in governance, planning, risk management, and delivery controls.
• Ability to manage program financials including forecasts and budgets.
• Ability to influence project managers and cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Translate strategic objectives into executable program plans with milestones.
• Use data, dashboards, and metrics to manage performance and predict risks.
• Adapt to changing priorities while maintaining delivery focus.
• PM certification such as PgMP, PMP, or PRINCE2.
• Experience in agile or hybrid delivery models.
• Familiarity with large-scale IT or transformation programs.
• Experience managing external partners or vendors.
• Customer-facing delivery exposure.

Responsibilities

• Define program vision, outcomes, and roadmap aligned to objectives.
• Lead multiple interconnected projects and manage dependencies.
• Establish and run program governance, reporting, risk management, and decision escalation.
• Provide direction to project managers for consistent delivery approach.
• Manage program-level financials including forecasts and budgets.
• Identify and mitigate cross-project risks and issues.
• Use data and metrics to track progress and inform decisions.
• Engage stakeholders at multiple levels for alignment and accountability.

Skills

Program governance

Risk management

Budgets & forecasts

Cross-functional leadership

Agile / Hybrid

Stakeholder mgmt

Data dashboards

Vendor management

Strategic planning

Leadership

Job description

Kyndryl in the United Arab Emirates 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 across scope, schedule and cost, and ensure measurable outcomes aligned with customer and business goals. Strong governance, agile or hybrid delivery experience, and vendor coordination are essential.