Program, Manager

Description

Adree is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Program, Manager to oversee, coordinate, and drive the execution of multiple interrelated projects and workstreams. The role is responsible for aligning project outputs with overarching organizational and client objectives, managing high-level stakeholder relationships, and ensuring seamless delivery across technical and business teams. Serving as a crucial link between executive leadership, product management, and engineering/delivery squads, the Program Manager will govern timelines, resources, risks, and budget to guarantee successful, high-quality digital and IT transformations.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Governance: Define, scope, and oversee the execution of multiple strategic projects (programs) ensuring alignment with client expectations and organizational goals.
• Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders, client representatives, and executive leadership; facilitate regular program status updates and steering committee meetings.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Synchronize efforts across various Agile/Scrum product teams, technical architects, business analysts, and QA squads to ensure cohesive delivery.
• Resource & Capacity Planning: Optimize resource allocation, manage program budgets, and ensure teams (.NET, Low-Code/OutSystems, Frontend, CRM/Creatio) are properly staffed and utilized.
• Risk & Issue Mitigation: Proactively identify, assess, and manage program-level risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks; implement effective mitigation strategies to keep delivery on track.
• Scope & Change Management: Manage program scope changes effectively, ensuring that impacts on budget, timeline, and quality are thoroughly evaluated and approved.
• Delivery & Quality Assurance: Ensure all projects within the program adhere to high standards of quality, compliance, and governance throughout the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Process Optimization: Continuously evaluate and improve project management methodologies, delivery frameworks, and operational workflows across teams.

• Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related technical/management field.
• Experience
• 6–9 years of experience in project/program management within software development, digital products, or IT consulting environments.
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale, multi-vendor, or enterprise-level digital transformation programs.
• Skills & Competencies (Technical & Analytical + Soft)
• Advanced Portfolio/Program Governance: Expert knowledge of Agile/Scrum frameworks, Scaled Agile (SAFe), or traditional PM methodologies.
• Dependency & Risk Mapping: Exceptional ability to track cross-project dependencies, balance technical constraints, and clear delivery blockers.
• Tooling Proficiency: Deep familiarity with enterprise PM tools like Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or Monday.com.
• Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of custom software development (.NET, Angular), low-code ecosystems (OutSystems), enterprise CRMs (Creatio), and cloud environments.
• Leadership & Negotiation: Outstanding leadership skills with the ability to influence, negotiate, and drive alignment among diverse technical and business stakeholders.
• Communication & Presentation: Masterful verbal and written communication skills, capable of translating complex technical statuses into strategic business insights for executives.
• Analytical Problem Solving: Sharp critical thinking, conflict resolution, and data-driven decision-making capabilities under tight deadlines.
• Preferred (but not required)
• Experience delivering projects within government resources or large enterprise sectors in the GCC region.
• Hands-on background in software engineering, system architecture, or business analysis early in the career.
• Strong knowledge of change management principles and vendor management.
• Certifications
• PgMP (Program Management Professional) or PMP (Project Management Professional) is highly preferred.
• PMI-ACP, Scrum Alliance (CSP/CSM), or SAFe certifications (advantage).
• Job Location
• HQ / On-site