208 Program Manager jobs in Saudi Arabia

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Job Summary:

The Program Manager will be responsible for planning, leading, designing, coordinating, and managing programs that align with organizational strategies and goals. This includes overseeing multiple interrelated projects, coordinating resources, and driving program success to achieve defined outcomes. The Program Manager will work closely with stakeholders and project teams to ensure alignment and efficiency across the program lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Program Planning & Design:
   • Develop and refine the program’s scope, goals, deliverables, and objectives in alignment with the project's overall goals.
   • Design workflows and develop detailed program plans, including schedules, milestones, resource allocation, and risk management.
2. Program Execution:
   • Oversee day-to-day operations of the program, ensuring timely execution of activities.
   • Monitor progress ensuring consistency and efficiency.
   • Coordinate with teams and stakeholders to deliver all aspects of the program successfully.
3. Stakeholder Engagement:
   • Serve as the primary point of contact for the program, ensuring clear communication and alignment with stakeholders.
   • Facilitate stakeholder meetings, provide regular progress updates, and gather feedback to refine program outcomes.
4. Resource Management:
   • Allocate and optimize program resources.
   • Monitor resource usage to ensure adherence to budgets and schedules.
5. Performance Monitoring & Reporting:
   • Develop and track the program’s progress, milestones, and performance against KPIs.
   • Prepare comprehensive status reports to communicate progress, risks, and opportunities to leadership and stakeholders.
   • Provide weekly, monthly, and final reports.
6. Risk & Quality Management:
   • Identify potential challenges or risks within the program and implement mitigation strategies.
   • Ensure program deliverables meet quality standards and stakeholder expectations.
7. Continuous Improvement:
   • Evaluate the program's effectiveness and recommend improvements for future cycles.
   • Foster a culture of innovation and adaptability within the program.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a relevant field.
• Experience:
  • Proven experience managing complex programs, including the coordination of multiple interrelated projects.
  • Strong expertise in program design, planning, and execution.
• Skills:
  • Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills.
  • Expertise in program planning, execution, and performance evaluation.
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Exceptional organizational, time management, and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in program/project management tools and methodologies.
  • Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and a dynamic environment.
  • Experience with risk management and quality assurance.
  • Strong ability to engage and align stakeholders at various levels.
  • Fluency in both written and spoken Arabic and English is essential.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Posted on 05/20/2025

CoorB is all about digital finance. We build full-fledged innovative solutions with a focus on process automation, user experience enhancement, and advanced data analytics. With our extensive industry expertise, we help achieve operational excellence, future-proof your IT investments, and ensure a competitive edge in the ever-evolving finance industry.

• Develop and manage program strategies, objectives, and roadmaps in alignment with business goals.
• Oversee multiple interdependent projects, ensuring successful execution, delivery, and impact.
• Define program scope, milestones, budgets, and timelines, ensuring timely completion.
• Identify and manage program risks, dependencies, and issues while implementing mitigation plans.
• Collaborate with project managers, business leaders, and cross-functional teams to drive program success.
• Manage and mentor project managers and team members, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure program success.
• Ensure best practices, methodologies, and frameworks (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, etc.) are followed.

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science or any other related field.
• Minimum 10 + years of experience as Project/ Program Management withing the banking and fintech sector.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, etc.).
• Proficiency in program management tools such as Jira, MS Project, or Trello.
• PMP, PgMP , or Agile certifi cation is a plus.

Overview

As a Program Manager at Adree, you will oversee a portfolio of projects to ensure alignment with the organization's strategic goals. You will play a pivotal role in coordinating cross-functional teams, managing resources, and implementing best practices to deliver successful program outcomes. Join Adree as a Program Manager and contribute to the success of multiple projects that drive innovation and growth for our organization.

• Leading and managing multiple related projects within a program to ensure strategic alignment and customer satisfaction.
• Developing and maintaining program plans, including scope, goals, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Facilitating collaboration across project teams to ensure that interdependencies and project integration are effectively managed.
• Establishing program governance structures and processes to monitor progress, manage risks, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Communicating program status, challenges, and achievements to stakeholders, executives, and team members.
• Identifying and managing program risks, developing mitigation strategies to address potential issues.
• Providing leadership and guidance to project managers to ensure project alignment with program objectives.
• Tracking program performance metrics to assess progress and inform decision-making.
• Fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the program team.
• Supporting resource allocation and budget management across projects within the program.
• Ensuring that all projects adhere to established quality standards and organizational policies.

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, project management, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in program or project management, with a proven track record of managing complex programs.
• Strong understanding of program management methodologies and frameworks.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to influence and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
• Proficient in project management tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana, Jira).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to navigate program challenges and drive improvements.
• Experience managing budgets and resources across various projects.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification is highly desirable.

To manage and oversee the execution of programs and projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. The Program Manager will coordinate cross-functional teams, monitor project progress, and implement strategies to achieve program goals and objectives.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Program Planning : Develop and implement detailed program plans, including scope, schedule, and resource allocation.
• Project Coordination : Collaborate with various teams to ensure alignment and progress on project tasks and deliverables.
• Budget Management : Manage program budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure cost-efficiency.
• Risk Management : Identify potential risks and issues, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure timely resolution.
• Stakeholder Communication : Maintain regular communication with stakeholders to provide updates and gather feedback.
• Performance Monitoring : Track and report on program performance, including milestones, deliverables, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Quality Assurance : Ensure program outputs meet quality standards and adhere to organizational guidelines.
• Team Leadership : Lead and mentor program team members, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.

Other Responsibilities:

• Documentation : Prepare and maintain program documentation, including reports, status updates, and meeting minutes.
• Process Improvement : Identify and implement process improvements to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness.
• Training and Development : Provide training and support to team members to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Vendor Management : Manage relationships with external vendors and contractors as needed for program execution.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Project Management : Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
• Leadership : Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide team members.
• Communication : Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with stakeholders and team members.
• Problem-Solving : Ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions.
• Budget Management : Experience in managing budgets and financial resources.
• Risk Management : Skills in identifying and mitigating program risks.
• Organizational Skills : Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Experience:

• Years of Experience : 5 years in program management or related fields
• Industry Niche : Program Management, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Operations
• Education : Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field; certification in program management (e.g., PMP) is a plus.

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We are looking for a Program Manager who will lead programs of work or several unrelated projects, oversee Project Managers and delivery teams executing these projects. You will support the Project Managers in delivering full lifecycle digital transformation projects from inception to implementation using agile methodologies. You will assist with the assembly of teams and the development of detailed work plans, process improvements, project estimates, financial management and resourcing using straightforward problem-solving skills. Our highly entrepreneurial, collaborative, and dynamic environment is the perfect place for smart, motivated people to make an impact.



What you'll do:

• Manage, mentor, and progress their team, overseeing their work and performance.
• Constantly and consistently identify, implement, and socialize the most effective processes, tools, and systems to keep the department current with project management processes.
• Collaborate with department heads and leadership to create achievable and measurable project plans that include regular status reporting and RAID documentation.
• Oversee execution, workflow, and resourcing of projects.
• Lead and develop comprehensive resource models and risk mitigation plans in collaboration with discipline leads.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to foster cross-training to help build a strong foundation for the team.
• Serve as a program delivery lead for high visibility projects.
• Together with strategy and tech co-own the growth of the accounts under their supervision.
• Develop project plans and assumptions for new business pursuits!
• Collaborate on SOW creation (timeline, resource model & assumptions)
• Manage program revenue and accountability for actualization of sold revenue.
• Make program level decisions based on margin and revenue data.
• Project, present and commit program revenue to leadership
• Display confidence when leading a conversation with a willingness to have and share a point of view even if it's an unpopular opinion.
• Actively contribute to the development of the company's culture and standards of quality
  
  

• Provide agile project management oversight for multiple projects. Activities include:
• Coaching and mentoring teams to follow Agile best practices.
• Facilitating scrum ceremonies
• Preparing capacity and velocity metrics for teams ahead of sprint planning
• Administrating task board management
• Define project objectives, scope, estimate, timeline, and level of effort.
• Forecast and communicate resourcing needs prior to project start and throughout project life cycle.
• Actively monitor the projects critical path milestones to ensure timely delivery of project objectives.
• Develop project strategies and plans, and identify the methods and tools required for the project.
• Monitor budget against plan and work with client and project team to resolve overages and underages in a timely manner.
• Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams who will provide technical solutions and to resolve problems.
• Manage scope creep by coordinating and responding to new requests for changes from original specifications.
• Ensure quality through planning, execution, quality assurance, and quality control techniques.
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate risks to maximize the results and minimize the consequences.
• Facilitate issue management with the client and project teams and collaborate on response and resolution plans.
• Work closely with the end users, business analysts, technologists, and other stakeholders to understand and prioritize business goals and information needs.
• Provide solutions, leadership, and motivation to project team members.
• Provide transparent internal and external communications through status reporting.
  
  

• You get it done. Grit is your middle name. You are organized, have excellent time management skills, and have spidey sense for issues before they arise.
• You are a natural leader. You are self-motivated with a high degree of initiative and follow-through. Mentoring others is something you do out of habit.
• You are eager to succeed and understand that putting in the work is the way to get where you want to be.
• You are an outstanding communicator. You can convey information to all key stakeholders in both written and verbal formats. Preparing and delivering presentations is second nature.
• You are comfortable in ambiguity and always drive to finding solutions to provide clarity.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, and ability to maintain a balanced and positive attitude in stressful situations.
  
  

• A minimum of 5+ years agency/consultancy experience.
• 8-10 years of experience working on enterprise level projects.
• 5 years running cross functional programs.
• A minimum of 10+ years client-facing digital project management experience, using agile methodologies.
• Arabic language would be useful, but not mandatory
• Possess an in-depth understanding of project management, workflow, infrastructure, project life cycles and management methodologies and styles.
• Ability to see the big picture while also focusing on the details.
• Experience with Jira/Confluence
• Experience coaching and mentoring scrum teams and scrum masters.
• Bachelor's degree preferred
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Other
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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The Job Description

1. Manage Core Banking program and related projects in line with approved project management policy and processes in a professional and efficient manner.
2. Manage stakeholders and project teams to deliver project requirements on time and within budget according to agreed scope.
3. Responsible for streamlined execution of assigned projects within the respective program by ensuring compliance of Project Managers with the project lifecycle from initiation to design, delivery and closure including business case development.
4. Ensures compliance with the EPMO standards and processes in assigned projects through all lifecycle stages.
5. Manages program scope, streamlines approach, and monitors timelines, budget and resources allocated for slippage, issues and risks; conducts post project reviews with project stakeholders; maintains regular communication channels with all relevant stakeholders.
6. Ensures that all deliverables to business units & vendors are high quality and in line with stakeholder expectations.
7. Liaises with stakeholders across business units to develop and prioritize initiatives; provides regular reports to all stakeholders and keeps them engaged through project design and delivery.
8. Proactively manages project task and activity timelines for milestone completion and critical path management.
9. Participates in the assignment of the projects under his/her program to the Project Managers, while providing all the required information and details for the effective implementation of the project.
10. Acts as the escalation point between the various project steering committees and the EPMO, Transformation Execution Committee, MANCOM to resolve issues and risks that may arise during project delivery.
11. Monitors the execution progress of the projects within his/her assigned program; identifies potential deviation from project plan, set targets and budget, and supports the effective resolution of any risks/issues.
12. Supports the Project Managers in the implementation of the projects assigned and the preparation of all relevant documentation to support the execution of projects according to the processes and procedures.
13. Responsible for inter-project dependency management within assigned program and/or across the Bank wide portfolio.
14. Leads daily check-in meetings of Project Managers assigned within the respective Division, to include a review of the actions assigned to Project Managers from the previous day.
15. Implements the day-to-day operations assigned for the EPMO function to ensure compliance with the established standards and procedures.
16. Contributes to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of processes and practices considering ‘international best practice’, improvement of business processes, cost reduction and productivity improvement.
17. Prepares timely and accurate Program reports to meet Bank and Division requirements, policies and standards.
18. Complies with all relevant safety, quality and environmental management policies, procedures and controls to ensure a healthy and safe work environment.
19. PMP or PfMP would be preferable.

Overview

As a Program Manager at Adree, you will oversee a portfolio of projects to ensure alignment with the organization's strategic goals. You will play a pivotal role in coordinating cross-functional teams, managing resources, and implementing best practices to deliver successful program outcomes. Join Adree as a Program Manager and contribute to the success of multiple projects that drive innovation and growth for our organization.

• Leading and managing multiple related projects within a program to ensure strategic alignment and customer satisfaction.
• Developing and maintaining program plans, including scope, goals, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Facilitating collaboration across project teams to ensure that interdependencies and project integration are effectively managed.
• Establishing program governance structures and processes to monitor progress, manage risks, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Communicating program status, challenges, and achievements to stakeholders, executives, and team members.
• Identifying and managing program risks, developing mitigation strategies to address potential issues.
• Providing leadership and guidance to project managers to ensure project alignment with program objectives.
• Tracking program performance metrics to assess progress and inform decision-making.
• Fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the program team.
• Supporting resource allocation and budget management across projects within the program.
• Ensuring that all projects adhere to established quality standards and organizational policies.

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, project management, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in program or project management, with a proven track record of managing complex programs.
• Strong understanding of program management methodologies and frameworks.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to influence and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
• Proficient in project management tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana, Jira).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to navigate program challenges and drive improvements.
• Experience managing budgets and resources across various projects.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification is highly desirable.

Overview

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Role overview:

We are looking for an outcome focussed Technical Program Manager to work directly with the CTO in leading the execution of complex, cross-functional initiatives within the technology organization. This role will be responsible for managing end-to-end delivery of programs, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring progress across multiple workstreams. The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong background in technical program management.
• Familiarity in working within a high-volume online transactional environment.
• Exceptional coordination skills and be familiar working within a product and platform orientated environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, both internal and external (clients).
• The ability to drive clarity and outcomes in dynamic environments as well as tracking the benefits.
• Strong financial control and governance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale technical programs across engineering, product, and operations teams.
• Translate high-level strategies into actionable program plans with clear milestones, owners, and deliverables.
• Identify, track, and mitigate risks and issues across all projects under your umbrella.
• Ensure effective communication across teams, surfacing key decisions, blockers, and timelines to the right stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain program dashboards, reporting frameworks, and operating rhythms to provide full visibility on execution.
• Facilitate resource allocation, dependency mapping, and conflict resolution across concurrent initiatives.
• Continuously improve program delivery processes to boost team efficiency and alignment.
• Ensure programs are aligned with the company's strategic objectives by supporting the technology leadership team in setting priorities, tracking progress, and maintaining focus on outcomes over day-to-day distractions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field. MBA or PMP.
• Experience in one or more of the technical roles that make up the Tech Team, such as engineering, QA, product management, BA is highly desirable.
• 5+ years of program management experience in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment.
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects involving multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to influence without authority and drive alignment in cross-functional settings.
• Familiarity with software development life cycles, agile methodologies, and technical concepts.
• Experience with tools like Jira, Confluence or similar PM platforms.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Posted on 05/20/2025

CoorB is all about digital finance. We build full-fledged innovative solutions with a focus on process automation, user experience enhancement, and advanced data analytics. With our extensive industry expertise, we help achieve operational excellence, future-proof your IT investments, and ensure a competitive edge in the ever-evolving finance industry.

• Develop and manage program strategies, objectives, and roadmaps in alignment with business goals.
• Oversee multiple interdependent projects, ensuring successful execution, delivery, and impact.
• Define program scope, milestones, budgets, and timelines, ensuring timely completion.
• Identify and manage program risks, dependencies, and issues while implementing mitigation plans.
• Collaborate with project managers, business leaders, and cross-functional teams to drive program success.
• Manage and mentor project managers and team members, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure program success.
• Ensure best practices, methodologies, and frameworks (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, etc.) are followed.

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science or any other related field.
• Minimum 10 + years of experience as Project/ Program Management withing the banking and fintech sector.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, etc.).
• Proficiency in program management tools such as Jira, MS Project, or Trello.
• PMP, PgMP , or Agile certifi cation is a plus.