Senior Program Manager

About This Role

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver complex IT and telecom projects. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills to ensure successful project execution within scope, time, and budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end project delivery aligned with business and client requirements
• Oversee daily project activities, timelines, and team coordination
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and senior management
• Identify risks and resolve project issues proactively
• Manage vendors and ensure service quality
• Deliver project updates and presentations to clients and leadership
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget

Core Skills

• Strong project management and leadership skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Financial awareness including budget and P&L management
• Ability to work in fast-paced, cross-functional environments

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in IT or telecom project management
• Experience in customer-facing roles and global teams
• Strong knowledge of IT/Telecom industry practices
• Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with Python/SQL is a plus
• ITIL certification required; PMP/PRINCE2/Six Sigma preferred
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field

Job Type: Contract
Contract length: 12 months

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in managing customer-facing projects?
• Do you have experience working with international or distributed teams?
• How many years of experience in IT or Telecom project management?
• How many years of experience do you have in stakeholder management and reporting to senior leadership?
• What is your Nationality?
• What is your current Salary & expected Salary? (AED)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Language:

• Arabic (Required)

License/Certification:

• PMP - PRINCE2 - MSP (Preferred)

Location:

• Abu Dhabi (Required)

Work Location: In person