Program Manager - IT Services & Software Delivery

About the RoleWe are looking for an experienced Program Manager to lead strategic customer engagements across our software delivery portfolio. Sitting at the intersection of delivery governance, client relationship management, and commercial oversight, the Program Manager will lead multiple concurrent projects, mentor a team of Project Managers, and act as a trusted partner to enterprise clients — particularly within the telecom and government sectors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Key ResponsibilitiesProgram Governance & Delivery•    Oversee end-to-end delivery across assigned programs, monitoring scope, schedule, budget, and quality against contractual commitments. •    Maintain a consolidated program-level RAID log and provide the PMO Head with a clear view of risks and exposure. •    Ensure delivery teams follow the company's methodology, stage gates, and change control processes. •    Coordinate cross-project resource allocation and resolve dependencies across teams. Client & Stakeholder Management•     Act as the primary escalation point above the Project Manager level and own steering committee-level relationships. •     Ensure a consistent engagement narrative across projects within the same customer account. •    Lead executive-level reporting and presentations, communicating program health, risks, and decisions with clarity. Commercial Oversight•     Support the review of contract renewals, amendments, change requests, and commercial terms before client commitments. •    Partner with Sales, Presales, and Finance to ensure scope, SLAs, and pricing are properly structured. •    Highlight commercial exposure and support mitigation planning. Team Leadership & PMO Contribution•    Coach and support Project Managers, remove blockers, and grow team capability. •   Drive adoption of SDLC and CI/CD best practices across delivery workstreams. •   Contribute to continuous improvement of PMO tools, templates, and governance frameworks. •   Deliver weekly program updates and monthly reviews focused on decisions, risks, and financial health.