IT Program Manager – Project WAHED | Aviation & Airport IT | 10+ Years | Qatar

Sightspectrum; Qatar; On-site; QAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sightspectrum in Qatar is seeking an experienced IT Program Manager to lead and oversee IT delivery workstreams under Project WAHED. You will manage large-scale enterprise technology programs across applications, integrations, data migration, reporting, and digital transformation.

The ideal candidate has proven aviation or airport industry experience and strong IT program management expertise, with familiarity with Oracle Fusion and Primavera Unifier.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional IT experience.
• Proven track record managing large-scale IT programs.
• Mandatory aviation or airport industry experience.
• Experience with Oracle Fusion and Primavera Unifier.
• Experience with data migration and data governance.
• Strong executive stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee IT delivery workstreams under Project WAHED.
• Manage enterprise applications, integrations, data migration, reporting, and dependencies.
• Coordinate with MATAR, QR IT, stakeholders, implementation partners, and vendors.
• Manage program scope, schedule, budget, risks, issues, and cross-functional dependencies.
• Oversee integration, testing, cutover, data readiness, and go-live activities.
• Drive governance forums, steering committees, decision-making, and issue resolution.
• Ensure operational readiness, service transition, compliance, and delivery quality.
• Manage vendor and system integrator performance.
• Provide executive-level program reporting and status updates.
• Ensure effective coordination across business and technology stakeholders.

Skills

IT program management

Executive stakeholder management

Aviation/airport IT experience

Leadership and communication

Data governance

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Primavera Unifier

Enterprise applications

Data migration

ERP programs

Job description

Location

Qatar - Onsite

Job Category

Information Technology (IT) & Software
Operations & Supply Chain

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced IT Program Manager to lead and oversee IT delivery workstreams under Project WAHED in Qatar. The role involves managing large-scale enterprise technology programs across applications, integrations, data migration, reporting, and digital transformation.

The ideal candidate must have proven aviation or airport industry experience combined with strong IT program management expertise. Experience with Oracle Fusion, Primavera Unifier, enterprise applications, data governance, service transition, and large-scale ERP programs will be highly relevant.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an IT professional seeking long-term career growth in enterprise program management, aviation technology, digital transformation, and IT portfolio governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all IT delivery workstreams under Project WAHED.
• Manage enterprise applications, integrations, data migration, reporting, and technology dependencies.
• Coordinate with MATAR, QR IT, business stakeholders, implementation partners, and vendors.
• Manage program scope, schedule, budget, risks, issues, and cross-functional dependencies.
• Oversee integration, testing, cutover, data readiness, and go-live activities.
• Drive governance forums, steering committees, decision-making, and issue resolution.
• Ensure operational readiness, service transition, compliance, and delivery quality.
• Manage vendor and system integrator performance.
• Provide executive-level program reporting and status updates.
• Ensure effective coordination across business and technology stakeholders.

Requirements & Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional IT experience.
• Proven experience managing large-scale IT programs.
• Mandatory aviation or airport industry experience.
• Strong experience with aviation/airport IT programs.
• Experience with Oracle Fusion and Primavera Unifier.
• Experience with large-scale ERP and digital transformation programs.
• Strong understanding of data migration and data governance.
• Experience with enterprise applications and system integration.
• Knowledge of program governance and IT portfolio management.
• Strong executive stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with IT service transition and operational readiness.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

Salary and specific employee benefits have not been provided for this vacancy.

The position provides an opportunity for senior-level professional development through large-scale aviation IT programs, enterprise applications, digital transformation, program governance, and executive stakeholder management. Continued leadership development and exposure to complex technology programs can support long-term career progression in IT program and portfolio management.