Program Manager – Digital & Custom Platform Delivery

Job Title
:
Program Manager - Digital & Custom Platform Delivery
Experience
: 15+ years
Location
:
Riyadh
Job Type
:
Permanent

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.

• Lead one or more transformation streams within a large enterprise program.
• Drive end-to-end delivery from planning through execution and stabilization.

• 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.

• Drive Agile / SAFe delivery methodologies across distributed teams.
• Ensure effective sprint planning, backlog prioritization, release planning, and continuous delivery.

• Lead large-scale cloud-native and digital transformation initiatives.
• Ensure adoption of modern engineering practices (Dev Ops, CI/CD, microservices architecture).

• Engage with senior stakeholders, including client leadership and program sponsors.
• Provide regular updates, manage expectations, and enable informed decision‑making.

• Establish and manage governance frameworks, KPIs, and reporting cadence.
• Track progress, risks, dependencies, and ensure timely escalations.

• Manage program risks, issues, and dependencies proactively.
• Track budgets, forecasts, and ensure adherence to financial targets.

• 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

• 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

• PMP / PgMP / Prince2
• Agile / SAFe certifications
• Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP) - added advantage