2 705 Director Of Programs jobs in the United Arab Emirates

The Strategic Programs team is a part of the Gotomarket Services (GTMS) team within Client Services function. The team leads the delivery of critical strategic initiatives and complex transformational programs. This team is at the forefront of achieving the functions key priorities by partnering closely with cross functional teams extensive engagement with global stakeholders executing robust gotomarket roll out plans and establishing best in class program management assets.

The Director of Strategic Programs oversees the Program and Performance team ensuring strategic programs align with milestones and business objectives through effective matrix management.

Responsibilities include establishing program governance defining workstream pillars providing operational oversight creating program plans managing risks and communicating progress for timely decisions.

The Director leads a lean highperforming team offering direction and leveraging knowledge of Visas products and services. The Director has a direct report to the Vice President CEMEA Gotomarket Services located in Dubai.

• Spearheads strategic planning operational oversight and program management working with crossfunctional teams for effective
• Holds accountability for a diverse portfolio of initiatives aimed at accelerating Visas business growth and creates corrective action where required
• Leads the planning and management of programs ensuring strategic goals are translated into actionable roadmaps with project plans and required prioritization
• Represents individual projects in various program governance forums leads the Steer Cos and publishes timely program status reports
• Works across functions regions and global to provide performance management thought leadership and guidance and enables timely decision making
• Constantly scans for new optimization areas/opportunities across various initiatives and adapting existing programs to

Drive the future of graduate studies at a prestigious institution.

This role provides strategic direction, academic oversight, and administrative leadership for all Master's and Doctoral programs. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the university's graduate offerings and drive innovation in education.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Provide visionary leadership and long-term strategic planning for graduate studies.
• Policy Development: Develop, implement, and review graduate education policies and procedures.

Graduate Program Oversight:

• Oversee admissions criteria, progression benchmarks, thesis/dissertation processes, and graduation requirements.
• Coordinate academic quality assurance and standardization across all graduate programs.

Student Support and Services:

• Manage graduate student services, including scholarships, research assistantships, academic advising, and professional development.
• Oversee initiatives related to graduate student success, retention, and career readiness.

Research and Reporting:

• Maintain an active research portfolio and support graduate research initiatives.
• Prepare strategic reports, benchmarking data, and performance indicators on enrollment, retention, completion rates, and research output.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. from a recognized institution.
• Full Professor rank held for at least five years.
• Minimum five years of academic and administrative leadership, including two years specifically in graduate education management.

The IT Program Manager is responsible for defining objectives, planning, executing, and monitoring all assigned IT projects/programs within the ENBD Group. The Program Manager will manage end-to-end delivery of large/strategic projects/programs within agreed timelines, scope, and budget.

1. Project Planning:

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders, ensuring technical feasibility.
• Identify all phases, activities, and efforts needed to complete the project.
• Perform resource planning to identify all resources required to complete the project successfully.
• Develop comprehensive project plans and establish baselines to track progress.

• Acquire resources and coordinate the efforts of team members and external consultants/contractors to deliver according to the plan.
• Direct and manage project development throughout its lifecycle: initiation, planning, execution, closure.
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within scope, and within approved budget.
• Monitor and control the quality of deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure smooth coordination within various teams in Group IT to deliver quality solutions within timelines and costs.

• Define and collect metrics to track project progress and ensure deliverables meet quality standards.
• Track and manage defects and fixes as necessary.
• Manage project dependencies and critical path.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks throughout the lifecycle.
• Monitor the project budget and ensure deliverables stay within the budget.

• Develop communication strategies, including methodology, frequency, and channels.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders.
• Lead stand-ups and Project Board/Steer Co. meetings.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Present project status updates to business owners and stakeholders.

• Ensure project and change management processes align with governance standards, including the use of project management tools and methodologies.
• Proactively manage scope changes, identify potential issues, and implement contingency plans.
• Manage compliance with Legal, Audit, Risk Management, and external regulations, especially concerning electronic and mobile banking solutions.

• Resolve conflicts within the project team effectively.
• Organize workshops, including venue selection, material preparation, and attendee invitations.
• Ensure all team members have the necessary information and resources.
• Monitor work hours and timesheets daily.
• Ensure timely renewal of team members' contracts.

• Over 10 years of overall experience, with at least 8+ years as a Project Manager, preferably in Banking/Financial institutions.
• Managed complex strategic projects/programs valued over AED 10 Million.
• Led cross-domain teams of 30-40 members.
• Experience interacting directly with EXCO/CXO members.
• Outstanding team-building, communication, and presentation skills.
• Deep understanding of Project Management frameworks (waterfall and Agile), planning, monitoring, and reporting within large organizations.
• High attention to detail, organized, and structured thinking.
• Strong interpersonal, management, and facilitation skills to secure buy-in and support project delivery.
• Experience with complex change management and business transformation strategies.

Preferred:

• Wealth & Asset Management experience.
• Experience with the FinIQ application.
• Excellent communication skills.

Global Software Solutions Group (GSS) is a leading player in real-time payments, partnering with top global software providers to deliver technology solutions to the banking industry. We are the strategic vendor for ENBD and FAB for their resourcing needs, headquartered in Dubai Internet City. Our key clients include FAB, Finance House, Al Maryah Community

The IT Program Manager is responsible for defining objectives, planning, executing, and monitoring all assigned IT projects / programs within the ENBD Group. The Program Manager will manage end-to-end delivery of large / strategic projects / programs within agreed timelines, scope, and budget.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning:

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders, ensuring technical feasibility.
• Identify all phases, activities, and efforts needed to complete the project.
• Perform resource planning to identify all resources required to complete the project successfully.
• Develop comprehensive project plans and establish baselines to track progress.

Project Execution:

• Acquire resources and coordinate the efforts of team members and external consultants/contractors to deliver according to the plan.
• Direct and manage project development throughout its life cycle: initiation, planning, execution, closure.
• Ensure that projects are delivered on schedule, within scope, and approved budget.
• Monitor and control the quality of deliverables throughout the project life cycle.
• Ensure smooth coordination within various teams in Group IT to deliver quality solutions within agreed timelines and cost.

Project Monitoring and Control:

• Define and collect metrics to track project progress and ensure deliverables are in compliance with agreed quality measures.
• Track and manage defects and fixes' wherever necessary.
• Manage project dependencies and critical path.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor the project budget and ensure project deliverables are within the agreed budget.

Communication and Reporting:

• Develop the communications methodology, frequency, and method.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and project stakeholders in accordance with the agreed communication method and frequency.
• Lead stand-ups and Project Board/Steer Co. meetings.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Present project status to the business owner and stakeholders.

Risk and Change Management:

• Ensure that project and change management processes are carried out in alignment with governance processes such as the use of project management tools, processes, methodologies, etc.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential pain points, and devise and implement contingency plans.
• Manage overall compliance with Legal, Audit, Risk Management divisions, as well as compliance with external and Central

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Coordinator to assist project specialists and managers with administrative tasks.

• Monitor daily project progress and provide detailed updates to project managers or stakeholders
• Organize reports, invoices, contracts, and financial files for easy access
• Plan meetings and organize project logistics
• Handle administrative tasks to keep the project running smoothly

• Higher Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related IT field
• Project Management certification is a plus

• Fluency in Arabic and English
• Able to work effectively independently and as part of a team
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with a good work ethic

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, be proficient in project management software, and have a strong understanding of administrative procedures.

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At Amazon, we are working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. Amazon is continually evolving and is a place where motivated employees thrive and also where employee ownership and accountability lead to meaningful results.

The Amazon Student Programs Team is looking for ambitious graduates to join us at the heart of our core Consumer business. Our Programme Managers help us move forward with our best ideas and get everything in place to drive success. As you take on different projects, you'll become an expert in our processes and see your experience evolve. Along the way, you'll work closely with different functions across Amazon and see how working together makes us a leader in what we do.

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Key job responsibilities

• Create roadmaps for project implementation and brief various teams on requirements
• Set measurable milestones for projects as well as continuous goal setting for ongoing programmes
• Collect and analyse data to drive project decisions and provide business insights
• Run meetings with partner teams to track progress, implement new initiatives, and improve existing programmes
• Document standards for projects and ensure compliance
• Manage internal and external stakeholders
  
  

• In final year of study for Bachelor's or Master's degree, or graduated in the last twelve months with a degree in mathematics, engineering, statistics, computer science, business or a similar field
• Fluent written and verbal communication in English
• Legal right to work in United Arab Emirates
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Administrative
• Industries Software Development

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The purpose of this role is to drive and oversee the delivery of the assigned projects to ensure that the objectives are clearly defined and achieved within the agreed time cost and quality constraints.

Job Description:

Key responsibilities:
Project Leadership. Creates and leads the project team to deliver the agreed outputs/outcomes within scope time cost and quality constraints. Promotes the wider good in all actions acting in a morally legally and socially appropriate manner in dealings across project stakeholders and team
Project Team Management. Manages the project team on a day to day basis appropriate to context and project stage. Clearly defines agrees and delegates team and key stakeholder roles and responsibilities; develops capability and fosters innovation; empowers and inspires others to deliver successful projects
Project Business Case and Benefits Management. Where applicable supports the project sponsor to prepare gain approval of refine and update business cases that justify projects in terms of benefits costs and risks; tracking and reporting forecast and actuals against them. Works with project sponsor programme managers and business benefit owners to support identification tracking and delivery of benefits set out in business case. Ensures realisation of benefits for business through planning and designing project outputs meet business/programme requirements and desired outcomes
Project Budget and Cost Management. Manages budgets for projects. Controls and reports on forecasts changes and actual costs against the budgets
Governance. Establishes and maintains effective governance and decision making for the delivery of projects; defines clear roles responsibilities and accountabilities that align with programme and/or organisational practice and requirements
Project Plans and Controls. Designs consolidates and documents the fundamental components of projects (scope schedule approach resource requirements budgets risks opportunities and issues and quality requirements). Establishes and implements where necessary protocols to change the scope of projects and update of configuration documents as required
Scheduling and Dependency Management. Develops produces and maintains schedules for project activities that takes

Program Management and Coordination Specialist

The purpose of this role is to support the management and coordination of external stakeholders for the Zayed Sustainability Prize (ZSP) through engaging with key partners and industry experts to achieve the objectives of the unit. This involves creating content for programs and activities of ZSP, acting as a liaison with the Marketing and Communications teams, internal and external stakeholders, and third-party service providers to ensure all objectives are achieved on time.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage and maintain stakeholder relationships and suggest ways and guidelines to promote and enhance stakeholder engagement and satisfaction.
• Maintain positive relationships with internal and external partners to keep abreast of news, initiatives, and activities.
• Inform the line manager of issues and/or risks to stakeholder relationships as soon as they arise so risks can be managed effectively.
• Assist with the integration and alignment of internal and external stakeholder programs.
• Build and maintain a network of relevant contacts to support daily activities and long-term objectives of ZSP.
• Support with the identification of potential new partner and stakeholders to position ZSP globally.
• Support the roll out of the Prize's Ambassador Program and suggest ways to drive further engagement of the Ambassadors involved. Engage with and monitor relationships with internal and external stakeholders in order to ensure adequate knowledge

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Are you interested in a unique opportunity to help accelerate Amazon's Prime flywheel while developing your A to Z business understanding? Do you enjoy learning about different Amazon business types and new subsidiaries, and thinking creatively about growing Amazon business while bringing joy to our customers? MENA Fulfillment By Amazon (FBA) team is seeking a creative and passionate Program Manager to help achieve our vision to provide a world-class fulfillment experience to our Sellers and customers in support of Amazon's journey to become earth's most customer-centric company. We love to offer our customers unique world-class experiences, and we invite you to help Amazon make history

• Identify, prioritize and execute on new opportunities to further accelerate growth of FBA as well as drive process improvements.
• Develop in-depth understanding of processes, tools, data, and teams involved in FBA process (domestically and internationally).
• Identify gaps (or overlaps) and opportunities, and initiate high-impact projects based on analysis.
• Set up performance management mechanisms and track potential Sellers with interest to pilot initiatives.
• Connect with key stakeholders regularly to review operational / business metrics and setup processes to ensure goals are met.
• Operate autonomously; drive forecasts, and handle escalations.

The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about managing challenging, long-term projects across multiple teams and cities. They understand the importance of compelling delivery programs in creating an overall customer (seller and buyer) experience. Success in this role requires thriving in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and demanding environment, being a self-starter with strong program management, relationship, and strategic influencing skills, and having experience in large-scale change management across functions and geographies. A proven record of delivering results through program management, problem-solving, influencing without authority, prioritization, and a passion for customer experience are essential.

• Identify and execute on opportunities to accelerate FBA growth and process improvements.
• Develop understanding of FBA processes, tools, data, and teams.
• Identify gaps and initiate high-impact projects.
• Establish performance management mechanisms.
• Engage with stakeholders to review metrics and ensure goals are met.
• Manage forecasts and escalations independently.

• 3+ years of program or project management experience
• Knowledge of SQL
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, macros, VBA, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a detail-oriented manner
• Ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment

• Master's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance, or related field

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