Program, Manager at Adree

Adree; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Adree in الرياض, on-site, is seeking a Program Manager to oversee multiple interrelated projects and drive execution across technology and business teams. The role requires coordinating with executives, product management, and delivery squads to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

You will manage timelines, budgets, risks, and quality to enable successful digital and IT transformations, working closely with engineering and product teams to deliver integrated outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a technical/management field.
• 6–9 years of project/program management experience in software, digital products, or IT consulting.
• Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum, SAFe, or traditional PM methodologies.
• Experience leading large-scale, multi-vendor or enterprise transformation programs.

Responsibilities

• Strategic governance: define and oversee multiple programs ensuring alignment with client expectations and goals.
• Stakeholder management: main contact for senior stakeholders and executives; lead status updates and steering meetings.
• Cross-functional coordination: synchronize work across Agile/Scrum teams, architects, business analysts, and QA.
• Resource & capacity planning: optimize resources, manage budgets, ensure teams are staffed.
• Risk & issue mitigation: identify, assess, and manage program-level risks and blockers.
• Scope & change management: evaluate and approve impacts on budget, timeline, and quality.
• Delivery & quality assurance: ensure all projects meet high standards across SDLC.
• Process optimization: improve methodologies and workflows across teams.

Skills

Portfolio/Program Governance

Dependency & Risk Mapping

PM Tools

Technical Acumen

Leadership & Negotiation

Communication & Presentation

Analytical Problem Solving

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS/Business Administration or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Monday.com

OutSystems

Creatio

.NET

Angular

Job description

Apply for Program, Manager at Adree in الرياض, S01, SA

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Adree is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Program, Manager to oversee, coordinate, and drive the execution of multiple interrelated projects and workstreams. The role is responsible for aligning project outputs with overarching organizational and client objectives, managing high-level stakeholder relationships, and ensuring seamless delivery across technical and business teams. Serving as a crucial link between executive leadership, product management, and engineering/delivery squads, the Program Manager will govern timelines, resources, risks, and budget to guarantee successful, high-quality digital and IT transformations.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Governance: Define, scope, and oversee the execution of multiple strategic projects (programs) ensuring alignment with client expectations and organizational goals.
• Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders, client representatives, and executive leadership; facilitate regular program status updates and steering committee meetings.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Synchronize efforts across various Agile/Scrum product teams, technical architects, business analysts, and QA squads to ensure cohesive delivery.
• Resource & Capacity Planning: Optimize resource allocation, manage program budgets, and ensure teams (.NET, Low-Code/OutSystems, Frontend, CRM/Creatio) are properly staffed and utilized.
• Risk & Issue Mitigation: Proactively identify, assess, and manage program-level risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks; implement effective mitigation strategies to keep delivery on track.
• Scope & Change Management: Manage program scope changes effectively, ensuring that impacts on budget, timeline, and quality are thoroughly evaluated and approved.
• Delivery & Quality Assurance: Ensure all projects within the program adhere to high standards of quality, compliance, and governance throughout the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Process Optimization: Continuously evaluate and improve project management methodologies, delivery frameworks, and operational workflows across teams.

Requirements Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related technical/management field.

Experience

6–9 years of experience in project/program management within software development, digital products, or IT consulting environments. Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale, multi-vendor, or enterprise-level digital transformation programs.

Skills & Competencies (Technical & Analytical + Soft)

• Advanced Portfolio/Program Governance: Expert knowledge of Agile/Scrum frameworks, Scaled Agile (SAFe), or traditional PM methodologies.
• Dependency & Risk Mapping: Exceptional ability to track cross-project dependencies, balance technical constraints, and clear delivery blockers.
• Tooling Proficiency: Deep familiarity with enterprise PM tools like Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or Monday.com.
• Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of custom software development (.NET, Angular), low-code ecosystems (OutSystems), enterprise CRMs (Creatio), and cloud environments.
• Leadership & Negotiation: Outstanding leadership skills with the ability to influence, negotiate, and drive alignment among diverse technical and business stakeholders.
• Communication & Presentation: Masterful verbal and written communication skills, capable of translating complex technical statuses into strategic business insights for executives.
• Analytical Problem Solving: Sharp critical thinking, conflict resolution, and data-driven decision-making capabilities under tight deadlines.

Preferred (but not required)

Preferred (but not required) Experience delivering projects within government resources or large enterprise sectors in the GCC region.

Additional Skills

• Hands-on background in software engineering, system architecture, or business analysis early in the career.
• Strong knowledge of change management principles and vendor management.

Certifications

• PgMP (Program Management Professional) or PMP (Project Management Professional) is highly preferred.
• PMI-ACP, Scrum Alliance (CSP/CSM), or SAFe certifications (advantage).

Job Location HQ / On-site