Program Manager
CaliberlyDubai, United Arab Emirates
Posted January 6, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Caliberly is a talent acquisition and staffing firm that operates across the MENA region and beyond, connecting highly skilled professionals with top brands at all organizational levels. The company specializes in recruitment, temp staffing, and human resource solutions, leveraging a segmented market network to source and place talent efficiently. Caliberly distinguishes itself through its commitment to ethical practices, a rigorous talent‑sourcing methodology, and a focus on building lasting partnerships between job seekers and employers. By acting as a bridge within the recruitment ecosystem, Caliberly delivers tailored workforce solutions that align with both client needs and candidate aspirations.
Job Description
We are seeking a strategic and experienced Program Manager to lead and manage large-scale software development and IT service programmes.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business Administration or a related field (Masters or relevant certification such as PMP, PgMP preferred).
- Minimum 810 years experience managing complex programmes in IT services or software development, ideally in UAE/GCC region.
- Proven track record of delivering large-scale, multi-workstream programmes on time, on budget and to quality in an IT services environment.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen: managing programme budgets, cost control, resource planning and benefits realisation.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and leadership skills; experience interfacing with senior executives and managing vendors/partners.
- Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC), agile/lean methodologies, change management and programme governance frameworks.
- Proficiency with programme/project tools and reporting (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, dashboards) and the ability to interpret data and drive insights.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits aligned with the UAE market and experience.
- Opportunity to lead high-impact IT programmes in a growth-oriented software services environment.
- Exposure to strategic planning, cross-functional leadership, and end-to-end programme delivery in a dynamic setting.
- Professional growth, leadership development and the chance to shape programme management practices.