Program Manager

Job Title: Programme Manager - Digital Transformation

Location: Dubai, UAE - Hybrid: 2-3 Days to Office Every Week

Duration: 12 Months

Employment Type: FTC

Roles & Responsibilities:

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly accomplished Program Director with extensive experience in Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, and Executive Program Management. The role requires working closely with C-suites, Boards, and regulators to drive large-scale transformation programs, ensuring measurable outcomes across financial services, technology, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end digital transformation and AI programs, delivering measurable impact across multiple industries.
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership and regulatory bodies, including alignment with the UAE Central Bank’s FIT Program.
• Support the rollout and adoption of key initiatives of UAE banking like Jaywan, Aani, Digital Dirham, eKYCPlatform and Open Finance Regulation
• Drive key initiatives such as UAE's Open Finance regulation and sustainable finance programs, to enhance consumer protection, financial stability, and digital transformation in line with the UAE's digital economy vision.
• Oversee regulatory modernization programs to streamline financial services and strengthen financial stability.
• Manage multi-disciplinary squads and stakeholders across business, technology, and regulatory ecosystems.
• Represent the organization as a thought leader at global forums, executive workshops, and industry events.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• 18+ years of proven experience in Digital Transformation, AI, Program/Project Management, and Innovation.
• Ability in running large scale program in digital transformations in banking segment preferably in UAE banks.
• Expertise in Banking/Financial Services transformation with hands-on experience in regulatory-driven programs.
• Strong track record of working with boards, C-suite executives, and regulators on complex transformation programs.
• Knowledge of emerging financial infrastructure solutions (CBDCs, instant payments, Open Finance, digital ID, etc.).
• Exceptional skills in stakeholder management, strategic planning, and execution.
• Certifications in PMP , Scaled Agile (SAFe), Scrum, Design Thinking, Innovation, Leadership, and Coaching.
• Strong academic background, preferably with international exposure.

Preferred Attributes:

• Ability to bridge business strategy, technology innovation, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong executive presence with excellent influencing and communication skills.
• Deep understanding of the UAE’s digital economy, regulatory priorities, and national transformation programs.