Program Manager

2P Perfect Presentation; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Program Manager to oversee multiple projects and drive strategic objectives. This role involves defining the program vision, engaging stakeholders, and managing resources effectively to ensure project success. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a proven track record in project management, with an emphasis on strategic planning and risk management. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will significantly impact project outcomes and contribute to organizational goals.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in project/program management.
• PMP or portfolio management professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define program vision and create management plans for projects.
• Engage stakeholders and manage their expectations effectively.
• Allocate resources and monitor project health continuously.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor Degree in Information Technology

Job description

The Program Manager oversees multiple related projects to achieve a strategic objective. Define the program vision, develops the business case, and create a management plan. Responsibilities include stakeholder engagement, governance, team leadership, and benefits realization. The Program Manager plays a key role in driving program success by prioritizing projects and optimizing resources

Roles and Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning

• Define the overarching program vision, goals, and roadmap
• Create a program management plan covering scope, schedule, resources, risks, and governance
• Determine interdependencies between projects and sequence workstreams logically
• Prepare project execution plan, project charter, and project schedule

Stakeholder Engagement

• Identify key stakeholders both internal (e.g., project managers, functional leaders) and external (vendors, partners)
• Set clear expectations among sponsors, steering committees, and project teams
• Communicate program status, milestones, issues, and change requests effectively across stakeholders
• Manage stakeholder interests and resolve conflicts
• Conduct meetings with the client as and when required, i.e., kick-off, status updates, etc.

Resource Management and Allocation

• Allocate resources effectively across projects within the program
• Review and approve project resource hiring requests
• Monitor resource utilization and adjust allocations as necessary
• Ensure that the project/program has the right mix of skills and expertise to meet project requirements

Program Governance and Oversight

• Define the program governance framework, including steering committee meetings, status reporting, change control processes, etc.
• Continuously monitor project health, interdependencies, resource allocation, and risk mitigation activities
• Provide consolidated reporting and analysis on schedule, budget, scope performance
• Identify program-level risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Lead program change control and incorporate alterations from projects

Special Projects

• Lead, manage, and execute the specific projects/ tasks assigned by the management from time to time as per business needs, within the allocated time frame

Coaching and Mentoring

• Coach, mentor and guide the team and help them realise their potential
• Conduct periodic performance reviews and provide developmental inputs as required

MIS & Reporting

• Assist in the preparation of timely and accurate departmental statements and reports to meet 2P and department requirements, policies, and standards

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
• At least 7 years of experience in project/program management, with a track record of successfully delivering projects
• Preferred project management professional (PMP) or portfolio management professional certification
• Strategic thinking, risk management, project management, stakeholder management, analytical thinking

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