Website CareerDubai.com
My client a leading tech hub in Riyadh is currently looking for a bright and motivated Program Management Lead. You will support our Senior Director of Programs to deliver proposals and support the execution of our key capability building programs – such as accelerators, entrepreneurship bootcamps and corporate fast pilot innovation programs.
Our Program Management Lead is someone who can manage the development of full-scale detailed project plans, timelines and budgets as well as the successful end-to-end implementation of our programs. We want someone who is professional, proactive and reflects our ‘Make it Happen’ attitude!
Key Responsibilities
Business Development
- Analyze RFPs to develop technical and commercial proposals
- Influence the overall program design and development by providing input and feedback into the creation process
- Profile and interview potential partners to build a high value network of instructors and mentors
- Collaborate with global and regional startup communities for sourcing startups for our accelerator and fast pilot programs
- Work closely with our marketing team to increase the visibility of our programs
Program Management
- Lead the co-creation of the educational content that is delivered and the operational execution of the programs
- Manage and control communications with all the relevant stakeholders during the programs
- Lead the development of the overall and detailed program plans (i.e. developing program agenda and timeline, allocating appropriate resources, identifying program outcomes and success factors…etc.)
- Manage on-ground execution of the programs including logistics, reporting, time management and people management to ensure program success
- Mobilize and manage network of mentors, instructors and facilitators for the programs
- Build rapport with key program stakeholders
- Own program experience by regularly seeking feedback
- Analyze feedback input to generate actionable insights for improving the program experience
- Monitor progress of the program to report on areas such as achievements and risks – as required
- Develop post-program reports and case studies capturing feedback and testimonials
- Manage and report on the profitability of the program (P&L ownership)
Experience & Requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organization skills with the ability to take ownership of tasks
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to build rapport with stakeholders
- Fluent in English and Arabic (both written and spoken)
- End-to-end ownership
- Intensive experience in project management and implementation
- Ability to develop detailed proposals (commercial and technical)
- Ability to develop project approach and plans
- A strong entrepreneurial spirit is a plus