Program Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Arab Emirates (UAE).

📋 Description

• Define and manage program governance frameworks (RACI, steering committees, reporting models, compliance checkpoints).

• Facilitate alignment of multi-project portfolios with business strategies, ensuring the delivery of measurable value.

• Create and oversee program strategies, objectives, and roadmaps, including budgets, milestones, and KPIs.

• Supervise and guide project managers and cross-functional leads in engineering, QA, cybersecurity, and compliance.

• Establish and uphold best practices and standards for project execution, agile delivery, and stakeholder management.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (PCI DSS, GDPR, PSD2, SOC 2, ISO 27001, SAMA).

• Monitor risks, dependencies, and inter-project challenges, implementing effective mitigation and escalation strategies.

• Lead high-level reporting and stakeholder communications, ensuring transparency and visibility.

• Foster a culture of accountability, governance, and performance excellence within teams.

• Collaborate with C-level executives to balance innovation, risk, and compliance in all program decisions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• At least 10 years of experience in Project or Program Management, with a minimum of 5 years in banking or Fintech program delivery.

• Proven track record in managing complex multi-project programs with regulatory obligations.

• Strong understanding and certification in program governance frameworks (PMO models, PRINCE2, PMI PgMP, SAFe Portfolio Management).

• Extensive knowledge of Agile at scale (SAFe, LeSS, or Disciplined Agile Delivery) and hybrid delivery models.

• Familiarity with cloud transformation (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, API ecosystems, and DevSecOps integration.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.

• Flexible work arrangements and support for work-life balance.

• Empowering work culture that values innovation and collaboration.