Virtusa, a global leader in digital engineering and IT services, is hiring a Program Manager for its Dubai office. This is a full-time hybrid role ideal for professionals with experience managing large-scale banking or financial projects such as core banking system replacements or launching new branches in different geographies. The Program Manager will lead end-to-end program delivery, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and under budget, while managing multiple stakeholders, teams, and vendors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage complex programs including banking system implementations and geographical expansions

• Establish and refine project governance, organizational structure, roles, and terms of reference

• Mobilize teams and oversee formal project kick-offs and repository setups

• Monitor and control project scope, schedule, dependencies, and resources

• Execute change control processes and manage risk, quality, and stakeholder communications

• Set up and maintain RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies)

• Manage architecture alignment and lead the Design Authority

• Oversee vendor and supplier engagements including contracts and SOWs

• Track budget performance and manage the business case realization

• Conduct retrospectives and ensure lessons learned are captured for future use

• Drive benefits realization and oversee project closure processes

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Strong problem-solving capabilities

• Proven experience in large-scale project/program management, preferably in banking/financial sectors

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

• Experience with RAID logs, SOWs, vendor coordination, and governance forums

• Familiarity with project delivery methodologies and budget/resource management

About the Company:
Virtusa is a global IT services and consulting firm known for driving digital transformation for the world’s leading companies in banking, healthcare, telecom, and more. With innovation at its core, Virtusa blends deep industry knowledge with agile and advanced technology solutions to deliver real-world business outcomes.