Program Manager

CoorB

. Define and oversee program governance structures (RACI, steering committees, reporting models, compliance checkpoints) .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRemote • United Arab EmiratesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program governance, strategic alignment of multi-project portfolios, and regulatory compliance within the banking or Fintech sectors. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage complex projects, and implement best practices in agile delivery and stakeholder management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Program Governance FrameworksAgile Delivery (SAFe, LeSS, Disciplined Agile)Regulatory Compliance (PCI DSS, GDPR, PSD2, SOC 2, ISO 27001, SAMA)Project/Program ManagementCloud Transformation (AWS, Azure, GCP)

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementProject ManagementAgile MethodologiesRisk ManagementBudget ManagementKPI DevelopmentStakeholder ManagementCompliance FrameworksMulti-Project CoordinationExecutive Reporting

Soft Skills

MentoringLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationAccountability

Tools & Technologies

PMO ModelsPRINCE2PMI PgMPSAFe Portfolio ManagementDevSecOps IntegrationAPI EcosystemsMicroservices

Certifications & Qualifications

PMI PgMPPRINCE2SAFe Certification

Industry Keywords

BankingFintechRegulatory RequirementsCloud TransformationAgile at Scale

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformMicroservices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and oversee program governance structures (RACI, steering committees, reporting models, compliance checkpoints)
Drive alignment of multi-project portfolios with business strategy, ensuring measurable value delivery
Develop and manage program strategies, objectives, and roadmaps, including budgets, milestones, and KPIs
Oversee and mentor project managers and cross-functional leads across engineering, QA, cybersecurity, and compliance
Establish and enforce best practices and standards in project execution, agile delivery, and stakeholder management
Ensure adherence to regulatory and compliance frameworks (PCI DSS, GDPR, PSD2, SOC 2, ISO 27001, SAMA)
Monitor risks, dependencies, and inter-project issues, implementing robust mitigation and escalation plans
Lead executive-level reporting and stakeholder communication, ensuring visibility and transparency
Promote a culture of accountability, governance, and performance excellence across teams
Partner with C-level executives to balance innovation, risk, and compliance in all program decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Minimum 10+ years in Project/Program Management, with at least 5 years in banking or Fintech program delivery
Demonstrated success in managing complex multi-project programs with regulatory requirements
Strong knowledge and certification of program governance frameworks (PMO models, PRINCE2, PMI PgMP, SAFe Portfolio Management)
Deep expertise in Agile at scale (SAFe, LeSS, or Disciplined Agile Delivery) and hybrid delivery models
Familiarity with cloud transformation (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, API ecosystems, and DevSecOps integration