Program Manager

About the Role

A senior government office in Abu Dhabi is seeking an exceptional Program Manager at Director level. This is a high-visibility role sitting at the centre of strategic decision-making, responsible for overseeing a portfolio of critical government initiatives and ensuring delivery against the highest standards of accountability and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide centralised oversight across multiple concurrent strategic initiatives
• Establish and maintain governance frameworks, reporting structures, and performance tracking mechanisms
• Monitor progress, escalate risks early, and drive corrective actions
• Engage and manage relationships with senior government stakeholders
• Maintain rigorous analytical and reporting discipline across all workstreams

Requirements

• Strong program management experience within government or large-scale transformation environments
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives simultaneously
• Expertise in governance frameworks and PMO best practices
• Comfortable operating at the most senior levels without direct authority
• Exceptional communication and synthesis skills
• High levels of discretion, professionalism, and integrity
• PMO certification desirable
• Abu Dhabi Government experience highly preferred
• UAE National preferred; Arabic language capability strongly desirable
• Candidates with a consulting background preferred