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Program Manager Digital & Custom Platform Delivery
Job in
Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
Listed on 2026-05-31
Listing for:
Client of YALLO Retail
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-31
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
IT Project Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead a critical transformation stream focused on custom-built, agile-driven digital platform development. This role requires a strong delivery leader with proven expertise in managing large‑scale cloud and digital transformation programs specifically in pure‑play Agile environments with custom platform development. The individual will own a key program stream driving execution, governance and stakeholder alignment across complex initiatives.
Key Responsibilities- Program Stream Leadership – Lead one or more transformation streams within a large enterprise program; drive end‑to‑end delivery from planning through execution and stabilization.
- Custom Platform Delivery – Oversee design, development and deployment of custom‑built applications and platforms; ensure solutions are scalable, secure and aligned with business objectives; collaborate closely with architecture, engineering and product teams.
- Agile Program Management – Drive Agile SAFe delivery methodologies across distributed teams; ensure effective sprint planning, backlog prioritization, release planning and continuous delivery.
- Digital & Cloud Transformation – Lead large‑scale cloud‑native and digital transformation initiatives; ensure adoption of modern engineering practices (Dev Ops, CI/CD, microservices architecture).
- Stakeholder Management – Engage with senior stakeholders, including client leadership and program sponsors; provide regular updates, manage expectations and enable informed decision‑making.
- Governance & Reporting – Establish and manage governance frameworks, KPIs and reporting cadence; track progress, risks, dependencies and ensure timely escalations.
- Risk & Financial Management – Manage program risks, issues and dependencies proactively; track budgets, forecasts and ensure adherence to financial targets.
- Program & portfolio management
- Agile SAFe delivery expertise
- Cloud transformation (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Strong stakeholder and client management
- Risk and financial governance
- Cross‑functional team leadership
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- 15+ years of experience in program/project management within IT or digital transformation.
- Proven track record of delivering large‑scale digital and cloud transformation programs.
- Mandatory experience in managing custom platform development / custom‑built Agile projects.
- Strong experience working in pure Agile delivery environments (no ERP dependency).
- Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi‑vendor and cross‑functional teams.
- Government / Public Sector projects (strongly preferred)
- Banking / Insurance (BFSI) projects
- PMP / PgMP / Prince2
- Agile / SAFe certifications
- Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP) – added advantage
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