Program Manager📣 Job Ad

About the Role

DXC Technology is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead and establish robust governance for large, complex portfolios and transitions within the Saudi Arabian market. This role is critical for ensuring the successful delivery of multiple programs, which may be managed by dedicated Program Managers and supported by individual PMOs. The Program Manager will define and uphold DXC's standards while aligning with client requirements.

This position requires a strategic leader capable of orchestrating all PMO activities, establishing essential structures, standards, processes, documentation, and reporting mechanisms to meet the diverse needs of the portfolio, the client, and DXC. A strong emphasis will be placed on quality and compliance across the portfolio, fostering a cohesive and coordinated team environment in collaboration with Program Executives.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize and execute DXC's practice project management processes, including scope definition, scheduling, resource planning, risk management planning, cost, budget, change management, and quality assurance.
• Monitor and report on compliance with established standards to ensure programs adhere to agreed policies and standards.
• Orchestrate a program cadence to ensure regular scheduling of meetings with relevant stakeholders and that all regulatory submissions are forecast and met in alignment with the Communication Management Plan.
• Develop and nurture strong relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee all aspects of project planning, requirements gathering, scheduling, work planning, communications, issue resolution, cost tracking, financial reporting, and change management.
• Implement and maintain processes to ensure project documentation, reports, plans, and artifacts are relevant, accurate, complete, and suitable for lasting reference, referencing the Quality Management Plan where appropriate.
• Collect, consolidate, and analyze program and project data to support effective decision-making.
• Advise program/project managers and teams on the best use of project methodologies, project management disciplines, and approaches, acting as the first point of contact for any program management office queries.
• Ensure appropriate quality assurance and risk management processes and policies are in place and operating effectively.
• Influence project managers to manage their projects in accordance with DXC's project management standards and processes.
• Direct and manage the PMO team, typically consisting of Project Control Analysts, Financial Project Control Analysts, and Schedulers, who may be located on or offshore.
• Ensure that deliverables, including program status, financial, and schedule reporting, are produced in a timely manner by the PMO team.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A proven ability to focus on details and technicalities while simultaneously retaining a comprehensive vision of the big picture.
• The capacity to work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
• The ability to juggle multiple projects and responsibilities with ease and professionalism.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage commercial governance frameworks to deliver contracted outcomes.
• Excellent commercial acumen, with the ability to manage scope contract changes and delays.
• Demonstrated capability in problem-solving, decision-making, sound judgment, and leadership.
• Highly developed executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to lead and facilitate productive interaction for teams and stakeholders, building trust and rapport.
• The ability to lead people by encouraging a culture of collaboration, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
• The capacity to manage turbulence and emergent change.
• +10 years of experience leading program management offices on large-scale complex construction or ICT programs with multiple projects and project managers.

Required Skills

• Program Management
• Project Management
• Scope Definition
• Scheduling
• Resource Planning
• Risk Management
• Cost Management
• Budget Management
• Change Management
• Quality Assurance
• Communication (Oral and Written)
• Presentation Skills
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Leadership
• Financial Acumen
• PMBOK Project Management Methodologies (or similar)

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves managing programs within the Saudi Arabian market.