Position Overview:The Program Director for Digital Transformation programs assumes a pivotal role at the relationship of technological strategy and client relations. Entrusted with steering the direction of comprehensive digital transformation programs, the successful candidate will operate as the principal liaison with our esteemed client, and will coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver on complex project milestones.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as the principal point of contact for our clients, orchestrating the provision of digital transformation programs as aligned with clients strategic requirements.
• Oversee the implementation of highly customized digital transformation programs with a focus on a proper scope and change management practices.
• Lead multi-disciplinary / cross functional teams comprised of project management professionals, engineers, software developers, ensuring the high-impact outcomes.
• Exercise financial control over the program budget, optimizing resource allocation without compromising on deliverable quality.
• Own the program EVM and report the program commercial parameters to the senior management.
• Define and execute a comprehensive communication and stakeholder management at the program level and supervise the implementation on the projects level.
• Supervise the risk management practices in the programs projects while planning and executing a proactive risk management on the program level.
• Supervise the procurement process within the whole program and take the necessary decisions to ensure selecting the right partners while maintaining the cost-efficiency.
• Conduct rigorous performance reviews in close collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders to assess project progress, identify potential roadblocks, and recalibrate strategies as necessary
• Navigate the intricate compliance and governance pertinent to both customers and environment.

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent; Masters degree preferred
• A minimum of 15 years of experience with no less than 8 years in program management
• Proven expertise in preparing and conducting C-level presentations and discussions
• Experience in a management consulting firm is preferable
• Mandatory fluency in English and preferably Arabic as well
• A demonstrable history of digital transformation experience in the Gulf region is crucial; familiarity with the United Arab Emirates landscape and government entities is highly advantageous.
• A thorough understanding of the product development processes and practices
• A concrete understanding of emerging digital technologies, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Certification in Project Management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or Lean is requisite, PMP certification preferred
• Exhaustive experience in program/ project management tools, like: Microsoft project, JIRA, Asana, etc.
• Wise financial judgement, with a proven track record of optimizing program budgets and resource allocation

Core Competencies:

• Excellent Client Engagement
• Outstanding Leadership and Team Direction
• Exceptional Verbal and Written Communication
• Strategic thinking and Complex Problem-solving
• Strong Negotiation and Conflict Mediation
• Analytical accuracy and Data-Driven Decision-making
• Resilience and Flexibility in Dynamic Environments

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