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About the Role

HCLTech is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead large-scale business and technology transformation programs. Based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this full-time role focuses on ensuring the successful delivery of strategic initiatives aligned with organizational goals. The Program Manager will be responsible for comprehensive program planning, establishing robust governance, managing diverse stakeholders, overseeing risk, managing budgets, and coordinating across multiple projects and workstreams to achieve defined business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program management for complex transformation initiatives.
• Develop and maintain program plans, roadmaps, schedules, and delivery strategies.
• Establish program governance frameworks and reporting mechanisms.
• Manage multiple projects and interdependent workstreams within the program.
• Collaborate with business leaders, functional teams, and technology stakeholders to define objectives and priorities.
• Monitor program progress, milestones, dependencies, risks, and issues.
• Drive effective stakeholder communication and executive reporting.
• Ensure alignment between business objectives, project deliverables, and organizational strategy.
• Manage program budgets, resource allocation, and vendor coordination.
• Lead steering committee meetings and governance reviews.
• Identify and mitigate risks that could impact program delivery.
• Support change management, business readiness, and user adoption activities.
• Drive continuous improvement and promote project management best practices.

Required Experience

• A minimum of 12 years of overall professional experience.
• At least 8 years of experience managing large-scale programs or complex projects.
• Proven experience in delivering enterprise transformation, ERP, or digital initiatives.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams, vendors, and diverse stakeholders.
• Strong experience in program governance, planning, budgeting, and reporting.
• Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, engineering, or asset-intensive industries is preferred.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Information Technology, Management, or a related discipline.

Preferred Certifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• PgMP (Program Management Professional)
• PRINCE2 Practitioner

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.