Program Manager

About This Role

Career Opportunity | Program Manager

We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for an experienced Program Manager to join our organization. This role is pivotal in driving the successful delivery of multiple strategic projects for a key client, ensuring alignment with business objectives, governance standards, and delivery excellence.

Role Summary

The Program Manager will lead end-to-end program execution, overseeing scope definition, planning, stakeholder engagement, and delivery performance. The role requires a balance of strategic leadership and hands-on management across complex, multi-project environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of multiple concurrent projects within a major client portfolio
• Define scope, delivery plans, milestones, and success metrics
• Establish and maintain robust governance frameworks, reporting, and performance tracking
• Manage stakeholder communication, ensuring transparency on progress, risks, and dependencies
• Drive Agile delivery practices and ensure alignment with solution architecture
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams across technical and business domains
• Oversee resource planning, effort estimation, and delivery assurance
• Proactively manage risks, issues, and escalation processes

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (master’s preferred)
• PMP or Pg MP certification is required; Agile/Scrum certifications are advantageous
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in project/program management, including 5+ years in a leadership role
• Proven track record in delivering large-scale, multi-project programs within enterprise or higher education environments
• Strong expertise in governance, risk management, and delivery frameworks
• Experience with digital platforms, API integrations, data analytics, and emerging technologies (AI/ML exposure is a plus)

Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong understanding of application architecture and integration (REST/SOAP APIs)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms, and modern delivery tools (JIRA, MS Project, etc.)
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Fluency in English required; Arabic is an advantage