ProgramProject Manager

Position OverviewOur client is seeking an experienced Senior Project/Program Manager to join their team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background across key security domains including PAM, SIEM, Vulnerability Management and Incident Response. This role requires strong leadership ability and the capacity to manage teams and run complex projects.The Senior Program / Project Manager is responsible for leading complex security-focused initiatives end-to-end aligning technical security domains with business objectives, managing stakeholders and risk and ensuring successful delivery within telecom or IT security environments.Key Responsibilities & Role1. Program & Project GovernanceDefine program/project scope, objectives, deliverables and success criteria in alignment with business and security strategy.Establish and maintain governance frameworks, project plans, roadmaps and reporting structures.Ensure compliance with organizational regulatory and security standards (e.g. telecom regulations, security policies).2. End-to-End Delivery ManagementLead and manage complex multi-stream security programs covering PAM, SIEM, Vulnerability Management and Incident Response.Oversee project execution from initiation through closure ensuring on-time, on-budget and high-quality delivery.Coordinate dependencies across multiple teams, vendors and technologies.3. Technical Oversight & Security Domain AlignmentAct as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, translating security requirements into actionable plans.Ensure technical solutions align with security architecture, risk posture and operational needs.Support design reviews, implementation milestones and validation of security controls and tools.4. Stakeholder & Executive ManagementManage relationships with senior leadership, security leadership (CISO, SOC leads), IT, telecom operations and external vendors.Provide clear, concise status updates, risk reports and executive-level dashboards.Facilitate decision-making by presenting options, trade-offs and impact assessments.5. Risk Issue & Dependency ManagementIdentify, assess and mitigate program and project risks with a strong focus on security operational and regulatory risks.Proactively manage issues, escalations and inter-project dependencies.Ensure business continuity considerations and incident response readiness are embedded into delivery plans.6. Resource Budget & Vendor ManagementPlan and manage project resources including internal teams, contractors and security vendors.Own or contribute to budget planning, cost tracking, forecasting and financial reporting.Manage vendor performance contracts, SLAs and deliverables, particularly for security platforms and managed services.7. Change Management & AdoptionDrive organizational change related to new security technologies, processes and controls.Ensure operational readiness documentation, training and handover to run teams (SOC, IT Ops, Telecom Ops).Support user adoption and minimize operational disruption in high-availability environments.8. Leadership & Team EnablementProvide strong leadership to cross-functional, multicultural and geographically distributed teams.Foster collaboration between security, IT, telecom, engineering and operations teams.Mentor team members and promote best practices in project and program management.9. Continuous Improvement & Strategic ContributionIdentify opportunities to optimize security processes, tooling and delivery methodologies.Contribute to long-term security and technology roadmaps.Apply lessons learned to improve future program execution and resilience.Qualifications & SkillsStrong technical background across key security domains including PAM, SIEM, Vulnerability Management and Incident Response.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Strong leadership adaptability and the ability to drive complex projects to successful completion.Proven experience in the Telecom or IT Security environments/industries is highly desirable.#J-18808-Ljbffr