High5 is seeking a Program Manager to join a prestigious government-backed transformation initiative in the UAE. This is a 12-month extendable contract role based in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, involving travel between the two cities. The selected candidate will be a key member of the Transformation Office, responsible for managing a high-impact programme comprising 20+ strategic projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage an integrated programme plan across 15+ projects

• Identify risks, dependencies, and resource requirements while refining plans based on progress

• Establish governance frameworks and set up stakeholder meetings and reporting structures

• Track project milestones against targets and maintain dashboards and cost trackers

• Generate weekly status reports, highlighting risks, actions, and decisions

• Follow up on critical project actions, resolve roadblocks, and support procurement processes

• Facilitate collaboration across stakeholders and present updates to board-level executives

Qualifications and Requirements:

• PMP certification with expertise in PMO and transformation programme management

• Proven experience managing complex, multi-workstream transformation projects

• Strong cross-functional collaboration across various business units

• Proficiency in MS Project, Excel dashboards, and other PM tools

• Ability to prioritize based on impact vs effort and connect the dots strategically

• Arabic language skills are an added advantage

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work on a landmark transformation programme in the UAE

• Collaborative, fast-paced work culture with leading professionals

• Competitive contract compensation package in USD