Programme Manager (Data & Enterprise Technology Transformation)

Location: Dubai, UAE
Contract Duration: 12 Months (Extendable)
Employment Type: Contract

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead and deliver a portfolio of strategic technology and data initiatives across multiple corporate functions. This role will be responsible for driving enterprise-wide programmes that span Data, Technology, Audit, Finance, and Marketing functions, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and transformation goals.

The successful candidate will have a strong track record of managing complex technology programmes within large-scale, highly regulated environments, driving stakeholder engagement, governance, delivery excellence, and measurable business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Leadership & Delivery

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of large-scale technology and data transformation programmes.
• Develop and maintain programme roadmaps, milestones, budgets, risks, dependencies, and resource plans.
• Ensure timely delivery of programme objectives while maintaining quality, governance, and compliance standards.
• Establish programme governance frameworks, steering committees, and reporting structures.

Data & Technology Transformation

• Drive strategic initiatives across enterprise data platforms, analytics, data governance, and reporting capabilities.
• Partner with technology leadership teams to deliver complex cross-functional transformation programmes.
• Support the implementation of modern data architectures, cloud technologies, automation, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Align technology investments with business priorities and enterprise architecture standards.

Business Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary interface between senior business stakeholders and technology teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Audit, Finance, Marketing, Risk, Operations, and Technology functions.
• Present programme updates, risks, achievements, and recommendations to executive leadership and steering committees.
• Manage expectations and ensure effective communication throughout the programme lifecycle.

Risk, Governance & Compliance

• Proactively identify programme risks, issues, and dependencies, implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Ensure programmes operate within established governance and regulatory frameworks.
• Monitor compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and project management standards.
• Drive effective change control and decision-making processes.

Financial & Resource Management

• Manage programme budgets, forecasts, vendor engagement, and resource allocation.
• Ensure optimal utilisation of internal teams, consultants, and third-party partners.
• Track programme benefits, KPIs, and return on investment.

Change & Adoption

• Develop and execute change management and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Drive user adoption of new technologies, processes, and data capabilities.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across delivery teams.

Required Experience

• 10+ years of programme and project management experience within large enterprise environments.
• Proven experience delivering complex technology and data transformation programmes.
• Strong understanding of enterprise technology landscapes, data management, analytics, and digital transformation.
• Experience managing programmes spanning multiple business functions including Finance, Audit, Marketing, Operations, and Technology.
• Demonstrated experience working within highly regulated industries, preferably financial services or banking.
• Strong knowledge of programme governance, budgeting, vendor management, and risk management.
• Experience managing senior executive stakeholders and steering committees.

Required Skills

• Programme Management
• Enterprise Technology Delivery
• Data Strategy & Transformation
• IT Governance
• Change Management
• Financial Management & Budget Control
• Agile and Waterfall Methodologies
• Stakeholder Management
• Risk & Issue Management
• Vendor Management
• Executive Reporting
• Resource Planning

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related discipline.
• PMP, PRINCE2, PgMP, MSP, Agile, or equivalent programme management certification.
• Experience delivering enterprise data, cloud, analytics, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Knowledge of data governance, AI, business intelligence, and enterprise reporting technologies.