Program Manager

Why Join TAQA?

This role offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of digital transformation, leading enterprise-wide initiatives that will redefine TAQAs technology and business landscape. As a Program Manager, you will oversee the strategic execution, coordination, and delivery of digital projects that impact millions of customers across utilities and financial services.

As the Program Manager for Digital Transformation, you will have a critical leadership role in ensuring the success of TAQAs technology modernization and innovation strategy. You will drive complex, multi-stakeholder programs, oversee technology execution at scale, and ensure the realization of digital business value. If you are a high-impact leader with a passion for delivering cutting-edge digital solutions, this role offers an exciting opportunity to shape TAQAs future.

Position Overview

The Program Manager Digital Transformation will be responsible for overseeing and driving the successful execution of TAQAs digital transformation plan, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technology roadmaps. The role involves managing multiple digital transformation projects, working closely with technical teams, business leaders, and external vendors to ensure timely delivery, cost-effectiveness, and business impact.

The Program Manager will be responsible for program planning, risk management, stakeholder alignment, governance, and overall execution of the digital transformation roadmap.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Program Planning & Execution:

• Develop and manage the overall program roadmap, ensuring projects are aligned with TAQAs digital strategy and business objectives.
• Ensure cross-functional alignment between business, technology, and operational teams, ensuring projects deliver maximum value.
• Drive technical projects coordination, ensuring successful execution of different implementations including data, AI, cloud, and enterprise applications.
• Establish clear program governance, defining project scope, objectives, milestones, deliverables, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Monitor program progress, track deliverables, and ensure timely risk mitigation to avoid delays.
• Drive agile execution, ensuring rapid development cycles, iterative improvements, and continuous delivery of value.

Stakeholder & Leadership Engagement:

• Act as a bridge between business, technical teams, and executive leadership, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned on program priorities and execution.
• Lead program reviews, steering committees, and executive reporting, providing visibility into progress, challenges, and required decision-making.
• Collaborate with functional leaders across business units to drive digital adoption and process transformation.
• Ensure proper budget allocation, cost management, and financial tracking across digital initiatives.

Technology & Vendor Management:

• Oversee the evaluation, selection, and contracting of vendors supporting digital transformation projects.
• Manage third-party technology providers, ensuring their delivery aligns with program objectives, budgets, and quality standards.
• Work closely with internal development teams and external partners to ensure successful software delivery and system integration.
• Ensure vendor solutions and in-house developments adhere to architecture standards, security policies, and compliance frameworks.
• Monitor budget utilization for outsourced projects, ensuring cost efficiency and vendor accountability.

Risk Management & Compliance:

• Identify, assess, and proactively manage program risks, ensuring minimal disruption and optimized delivery outcomes.
• Ensure that all digital transformation initiatives comply with regulatory, security, and governance standards.
• Implement best practices for data privacy, security, and compliance within digital projects.

People Leadership & Team Collaboration:

• Work closely with technical leaders, architects, and business analysts to translate business needs into scalable technology solutions.
• Foster a collaborative environment, encouraging knowledge sharing, innovation, and continuous improvement across teams.
• Mentor and guide project managers, product owners, and business analysts, ensuring alignment with TAQAs transformation goals.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in program management within technology, digital transformation, or enterprise software development.
• Proven experience in leading large-scale digital transformation programs, preferred in utilities, finance, or large enterprises.
• Strong knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC), agile methodologies, and DevOps processes.
• Understanding of enterprise architecture, system integration, API-driven platforms, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Experience managing cloud-based solutions, AI/ML projects, data platforms, and IoT solutions.
• Familiarity with data platforms, AI/ML projects, IoT solutions, and cloud-based setup (ex. AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Excellent budget planning, financial forecasting, and cost management capabilities.

Soft Skills & Leadership Attributes:

• Strategic mindset, with the ability to drive long-term technology roadmaps and innovation.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, capable of motivating cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, comfortable interfacing with executive leadership, vendors, and technology teams.
• High problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a proactive approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Data-driven mindset, leveraging insights for continuous program improvement.
• Collaborative and influential leadership style, fostering team cohesion and digital adoption.