Senior Technical Program Manager Cloud AI & Transformation

Keka Technologies Private Limited; Dammam; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

CLOUDSUFI is seeking a Technical Program Manager for client services in Saudi Arabia to manage large-scale digital transformation programs across data, AI, IoT and GenAI initiatives. You will drive execution with cross-functional teams, align with customer stakeholders, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in IT, hands-on experience with cloud-native technologies (GCP), and proven success managing programs > USD 2 million annually in the Middle East with

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT experience focusing on Digital Transformations and Industry 4.0
• Experience managing digital transformation programs for mid-large organizations with data, AI, IoT, robotics, and GenAI
• Hands-on experience with open-source software development and cloud-native technologies, especially GCP
• Experience delivering projects in the Middle East, particularly Saudi Arabia
• Excellent stakeholder management and ability to present to senior client leadership
• Must have delivered programs >USD 2 million annually and grown accounts through delivery excellence
• Customer-centric approach and ability to prioritize customer needs
• Experience setting up large teams and transitioning from onsite teams/other vendors in a structured manner
• Hands-on Agile project management with daily Scrum, retros, demos, and velocity tracking
• Knowledge of SAFE Agile framework is advantageous
• Experience in strategic planning, risk management, and change management
• Proficiency in project management software tools
• Awareness of Cloud Platform development, DevOps, low-code, and automation
• Manufacturing or Oil & Gas domain knowledge is a plus

Responsibilities

• Client delivery assurance: collaborate with all delivery stakeholders to fulfill commitments
• Identify and mitigate technical/operational challenges and risks during execution
• Follow development processes, templates, and tools prescribed by CLOUDSUFI or clients
• Assist other teams with task estimation for proposals
• Create knowledge repository, reusable templates, reports, and dashboards
• Assign tasks, track deliverables, and remove impediments for team members
• Prepare progress reports and dashboards for management and stakeholders
• Evaluate and assess project risks and implement mitigation plans
• Maintain delivery best practices and audit implementations
• Coach and mentor team members
• Participate in organizational development activities, including interviews and CSR events
• Work with large Middle East customers, especially Saudi Arabia
• Demonstrate strong written communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Showcase quick learning, self-starting, and team-player attitude
• Adapt to tight deadlines in a matrix organization
• Demonstrate Organizational Citizenship Behavior
• Demonstrate conflict management and prioritization skills
• Maintain strong stakeholder management with internal and external partners

Skills

Stakeholder management

Agile delivery

GCP

AI/GenAI

Open-source

Tools

Project management software tools

Job description

CLOUDSUFI is seeking a Technical Program Manager for client services in Saudi Arabia to manage large-scale digital transformation programs across data, AI, IoT and GenAI initiatives. You will drive execution with cross-functional teams, align with customer stakeholders, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in IT, hands-on experience with cloud-native technologies (GCP), and proven success managing programs > USD 2 million annually in the Middle East with