Contractor job IT Programme Director
Dubai
INVESTIGO
Job position IT Programme Director
15/02/2026
> 10 years experience
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Published on 20/01/2026
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Purpose:
To lead the large & critical IT projects including deep understanding of Business Requirement Documentation for IT projects in real estate business, driving the development efforts in Agile methodology, preparing & executing Test Management & User Acceptance phases and finally ensuring successful release of projects into production. Work closely with Transformation office in IT & all functional domains , sync up & decide priority of business demands, lead efforts to size & cost the project.
Lead the development of features, functionalities within IT systems , lead the integration of these systems with enterprise platforms. .
Key Responsibilities:
Project Management:
Governance and Standards:
At Investigo, we make recruitment feel easy.
Let’s keep this simple. We’re all about your success, as your success is our business. We are part of The IN Group, a collection of six award-winning specialist brands that supply the globe with end-to-end talent solutions. With recruitment at the core of our business, we’ve been connecting people since 2003.
Data & Privacy
By applying, you consent to Investigo collecting and processing your data for the purpose of recruitment and placement, in accordance with applicable data protection laws. For more information, please refer to our Privacy Notice at weareinvestigo.com.
To lead the large & critical IT projects including deep understanding of Business Requirement Documentation for IT projects in real estate business, driving the development efforts in Agile methodology, preparing & executing Test Management & User Acceptance phases and finally ensuring successful release of projects into production. Work closely with Transformation office in IT & all functional domains , sync up & decide priority of business demands, lead efforts to size & cost the project.
Lead the development of features, functionalities within IT systems , lead the integration of these systems with enterprise platforms. .
Key Responsibilities:
Project Management:
- Lead the full project lifecycle of IT projects initiated for all business Domains
- Executive Reporting of project status and ensuring timely delivery of these projects
- Full utilization of project resources and manage capacity of a shared team across projects
Governance and Standards:
- Establish and enforce Project Management standards, guidelines, and best practices to ensure consistency, security, and compliance across all projects.
- Ensure that all project decisions are documented, communicated, and adhered to across the organization.
- Act as a key advisor to the IT PMO and other senior executives on projects and technology strategy.
- Build strong relationships with business and IT stakeholders to ensure alignment on various projects & initiatives.
- Represent the domain (sales) functional projects in cross-functional teams, ensuring that architecture considerations are integrated into all major IT projects.
- Ability to think long-term and translate BRD (Business Requirement Document) into Releases & sprints in agile methodology.
- Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, drive change, and foster a collaborative working environment.
- In-depth knowledge of Project Management, Test Management framework
- Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s or MBA preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT Project Management roles with strong skills around Salesforce , Digital technologies and end user experience.
- Experience in the UAE, understanding local regulations, and business culture is advantageous.
- Proven leadership in cross-functional, multicultural teams, with experience in managing large-scale projects.
- Experience in the construction industry or related sectors within the UAE or the Middle East. The candidate should possess an understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in the UAE, such as the emphasis on smart cities, sustainability, and the integration of advanced technologies in construction projects.
- Visionary with a strong focus on execution and delivering results.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
- Collaborative and able to build strong relationships across the organization.
- Adaptable and open to new ideas and approaches.
At Investigo, we make recruitment feel easy.
Let’s keep this simple. We’re all about your success, as your success is our business. We are part of The IN Group, a collection of six award-winning specialist brands that supply the globe with end-to-end talent solutions. With recruitment at the core of our business, we’ve been connecting people since 2003.
Data & Privacy
By applying, you consent to Investigo collecting and processing your data for the purpose of recruitment and placement, in accordance with applicable data protection laws. For more information, please refer to our Privacy Notice at weareinvestigo.com.
London, England, United Kingdom
250 - 999 employees
Recruitment agency
With a team of over 230+ experienced consultants and offices in London, Amsterdam, Guildford, Milton Keynes, St Albans, New York and Philadelphia. Investigo offer Executive, Interim and Permanent recruitment solutions to a diverse range of blue chip companies and SMEs.
Our current areas of specialisation include:
Accountancy and Finance
BI and Data Analytics
Business Change and Transformation
Financial Crime, Risk and Compliance
Human Resources and Talent Management
Pharma and Life Sciences
Procurement
Property, Facilities and Workplace
Public Sector Consulting
SAP
Strategy Consulting
Technology
Our Purpose
We believe that what we do can make a difference for the benefit of our candidates, our clients and our people. In the world of recruitment our purpose is to make a difference.
Our Mission
To create a brand synonymous with the sourcing of both interim and permanent talent in the professional services arena
To be a market leader in each one of our chosen specialisms by 2022
For us to provide a platform where you can realise your true potential
To provide a reward scheme which recognises high performance and over achievement
For Culture, Reward and Progression to be at the heart of everything we do
Our Values
The values which define us include:
Expertise - we add value by asking the right questions, sharing market insights and offering expert advice
Passion - we genuinely love what we do and have fun doing it
Integrity - we always do what we think is right and we are committed to being open and honest in all of our dealings
Inclusivity - we value and empower the diverse contributions everybody makes
We look forward to working with you.
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IT Programme Director
INVESTIGO