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ahlibank

<div>
 
 SUMMARY OF ROLE:
 
 
 Lead the bank's AI, Machine Learning, and data transformation initiatives to drive digital innovation, enhance customer experience, and monetize data assets. This role focuses on strategic oversight of data transformation, enabling the bank to harness the value of data for operational efficiency, customer engagement, and revenue generation, while adhering to governance frameworks and ethical standards.
 
 
 
 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
 
 
 AI/ML Strategy and Implementation:
 
 
 &bull; Support in developing and implementing a 3-year AI/ML strategy aligned with the bank's innovation and digital transformation goals.
 
 &bull; Identify and oversee AI/ML opportunities in customer-facing solutions, such as financial advisors, product matching, gamification, and conversational AI.
 
 &bull; Ensure AI solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with the bank's innovation and ethical standards.
 
 
 
 AI solution delivery and lifecycle ownership
 
 
 &bull; Oversee end-to-end AI/ML solution lifecycle: discovery, data readiness, model development/selection, evaluation, deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
 
 &bull; Ensure AI solutions are scalable, resilient, secure, and aligned with ethical and responsible AI principles.
 
 &bull; Define and enforce model governance practices (validation, performance thresholds, drift monitoring, versioning, retraining triggers, documentation).
 
 
 
 Data Transformation Oversight:
 
 
 &bull; Provide operational and strategic support to the direction for the bank&rsquo;s data transformation program, ensuring alignment with business goals.
 
 &bull; Oversee the transition to a data-driven culture, facilitating the integration of data into decision-making processes across all departments.
 
 &bull; Ensure robust data governance frameworks are in place, adhering to compliance, privacy, and security standards, particularly within the Omani regulatory context.
 
 &bull; Collaborate with the PMO, Transformation Office, and business units to ensure seamless execution of data-related initiatives.
 
 
 
 Data Monetization:
 
 
 &bull; Identify and capitalize on opportunities to monetize the bank&rsquo;s data assets through innovative solutions.
 
 &bull; Work with cross-functional teams to design and implement data products that generate fee income and enhance customer value.
 
 &bull; Explore partnerships and collaborations to leverage data for new revenue streams, ensuring the bank remains competitive in the market.
 
 
 
 Governance and Compliance:
 
 
 &bull; Lead the establishment of governance frameworks for AI and data programs, ensuring ethical and responsible use of technologies.
 
 &bull; Conduct periodic reviews of AI and data initiatives, addressing risks, privacy concerns, and compliance with local and international regulations.
 
 &bull; Balance innovation and stringent data privacy requirements, offering strategic solutions to potential conflicts.
 
 
 
 R&amp;D and Innovation:
 
 
 &bull; Stay informed about the latest trends in AI, ML, and data transformation, applying insights to the bank&rsquo;s strategy.
 
 &bull; Evaluate emerging technologies to assess their potential impact on the bank's data and AI landscape.
 
 &bull; Drive experimentation and pilots to test innovative AI and data monetization use cases.
 
 
 
 Team Leadership and Development:
 
 
 &bull; Mentor and upskill team members to foster expertise in AI, ML, and data transformation.
 
 &bull; Build a pipeline of talent to support the bank&rsquo;s long-term innovation and data goals.
 
 &bull; Promote a data-driven and innovation-focused culture within the organization
 
 
 
 
 Requirements
 
 
 &bull; Omani nationals only
 
 &bull; Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in AI, Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, with 5&ndash;8 years of experience in AI/ML and data roles, including 2+ years in a lead role.
 
 &bull; Proven delivery of production AI solutions, strong hands-on AI/ML or data engineering background, and experience leading cross-functional stakeholders, with familiarity in cloud or on-prem platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), lakehouse architectures, Spark/SQL, containers, API integration, and working knowledge of LLMs, RAG, and vector databases.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
</div>

AI/ML and Data Transformation Lead

Oman Airports Management Company

<div>
 
 
 JOB SCOPE
 
 
 
 Lead and oversee the strategy, operations, and continuous improvement of airport systems, enterprise applications, and service delivery platforms across Oman Airports, ensuring secure, scalable, and efficient technology services that support seamless airport operations, business transformation, and user satisfaction.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 ACCOUNTABILITIES
 
 
 
 &bull; Develop and communicate the unit objectives, goals, and operational plan in line with division&rsquo;s over-arching strategy.
 
 
 &bull; Develop and monitor the unit budget, and guide unit leads on Optimization.
 
 
 &bull; Manage the performance of the unit and ensure alignment with the unit&rsquo;s operational plan.
 
 
 &bull; Identify development needs for unit staff and provide feedback for growth.
 
 
 &bull; Develop and implement the strategy for Technology systems and services in alignment with organizational goals, ensuring integration with airport operational and business needs.
 
 
 &bull; Ensure high availability, uptime, and disaster recovery readiness for critical systems including AODB, RMS, BHS, ERP, HRMS, and airport applications.
 
 
 &bull; Lead the application lifecycle management from requirements and design to development, deployment, upgrades, and decommissioning&mdash;ensuring architectural integrity and process automation.
 
 
 &bull; Drive integration of airport operational and business systems to enable real-time data sharing, process efficiency, and enhanced decision-making.
 
 
 &bull; Oversee deployment and optimization of BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Qlik Sense) and application performance monitoring systems (APM) to support proactive insights and continuous improvement.
 
 
 &bull; Collaborate with functions across Oman Airports to develop technology solutions, translating requirements into high-quality applications and digital tools.
 
 
 &bull; Work closely with the Digital &amp; Innovation function to co-develop digital solutions, including mobile applications, automation workflows, and smart airport technologies.
 
 
 &bull; Oversee CI/CD processes, version control, and code standards for in-house developed applications to ensure reliability and scalability.
 
 
 &bull; Implement API-based integrations and cloud-enabled applications, enabling scalable, data-driven digital transformation across airport operations.
 
 
 &bull; Oversee data management systems, ensuring data integrity, governance, and seamless integration across enterprise business applications and airport operational systems
 
 
 &bull; Conduct regular performance reviews and generate strategic reports to the CIO, highlighting risks, performance metrics, and improvement plans.
 
 
 &bull; Develop periodic reports for the unit and contribute to the development of periodic reports at the division level, as requested by the Division Head.
 
 
 &bull; Facilitate seamless integration of enterprise and airport systems, ensuring data consistency, automation, and interoperability
 
 
 &bull; Maintain an enterprise architecture matrix that communicated and adopted by all Technology functions.
 
 
 &bull; Oversee the deployment of AI platform and LLMs to enhance the airport operations and provide an excellent guest experience.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
 
 
 
 &bull; Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in computer science or a related IT field (Master&rsquo;s degree in an IT field preferred)
 
 
 &bull; Minimum of 15 years of experience including 5 years in the field of (Development/Service/system Delivery)
 
 
 &bull; Preferred Airport experience
 
 
 
 
 
 
 SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
 
 
 
 &bull; Strategic IT Service Management
 
 
 &bull; Enterprise Applications and Architecture Oversight
 
 
 &bull; Airport Systems Domain Expertise
 
 
 &bull; Technology Integration and Interoperability
 
 
 &bull; Business and financial acumen
 
 
 &bull; Strategic thinking
 
 
 &bull; Leadership
 
 
 &bull; Relationship building
 
 
 &bull; AI and LLM understanding
 
 
 &bull; Problem solving
 
 
 &bull; Decision making
 
 
 &bull; Customer focus
 
 
 &bull; Results focus
 
 
 &bull; Communication
 
 
 &bull; Teamwork
 
 
 &bull; Analytical thinking
 
 
 
</div>

Vice President - Systems & Services

Canonical

<div>
 Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.
 
 
 The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.
 
 
 We are hiring a
 
 Software Engineer for Distributed Systems Testing
 
 with a passion for building and validating resilient distributed systems. You drive the success of those leveraging Canonical's Ubuntu and Juju to build multi-cloud deployable applications. We see quality engineering as a first class engineering practice and are looking for people who can bring deep engineering insights and a data driven approach to testing, test automation, reporting and data analytics.
 
 
 The Distributed Systems testing team at Canonical is responsible for the high quality of Canonical's Cloud solutions based on for example Juju, Terraform, OpenStack, or Kubernetes. Systems are tested and deployed under highly diverse conditions, from bare metal in customer data centers to public clouds such as AWS, GCE, Azure.
 
 
 As a software engineer you will have the opportunity to develop CI pipelines which power Canonical's cloud integration testing and reporting. You will help test our products on new clouds and advance our AI/ML pipelines for automatic analysis of test results. A successful candidate is interested in tackling these problems, as well as imagining and leading new initiatives within the team and across Canonical.
 
 
 
 The role entails
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Creating automated testing approaches and infrastructure for validating reliability, performance, and resilience of cloud orchestration tools and applications
 </li>
 <li>
 Enabling engineering teams across Canonical to develop software with confidence by making distributed system testing tooling available across the company
 </li>
 <li>
 Enhancing continuous integration pipelines for deploying and testing Canonical's cloud native products such as Kubeflow
 </li>
 <li>
 Deploying, managing, and debugging highly distributed systems on clouds and bare metal
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitoring and reporting on automated testing efforts
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborating daily with a globally distributed team
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What we are looking for in you
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Solid background in modern test processes and strategies
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience with Python or Go development
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong object oriented development skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Working knowledge of continuous integration tools such as Jenkins, CircleCI, GitHub Actions
 </li>
 <li>
 Knowledge of networking technologies and fundamentals
 </li>
 <li>
 Solid understanding of the Linux system architecture
 </li>
 <li>
 Complex abstract thinking
 </li>
 <li>
 2-4 weeks of international travel travel per year
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Nice-to-have skills
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Ability to develop and ship modern production grade web applications
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to operate data platforms: key-value stores, relational or document databases, event buses
 </li>
 <li>
 Data collection and analytics skills for large multidimensional datasets
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience with AI/ML pipelines
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience with cloud technologies such as OpenStack, Kubernetes, Terraform and AWS
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What we offer colleagues
 
 
 
 We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
 </li>
 <li>
 Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
 </li>
 <li>
 Annual compensation review
 </li>
 <li>
 Recognition rewards
 </li>
 <li>
 Annual holiday leave
 </li>
 <li>
 Maternity and paternity leave
 </li>
 <li>
 Team Member Assistance Program &amp; Wellness Platform
 </li>
 <li>
 Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
 </li>
 <li>
 Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 About Canonical
 
 
 
 Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.
 
 
 
 Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
 
 
 
 We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
</div>

Distributed Systems Testing Software Engineer, Python / Go

<div>
 
 
 JOB SCOPE
 
 
 
 To plan and execute the audits related to IT systems &amp; networks infrastructure, applications, data security management systems &amp; Cybersecurity to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and industry standards. Assess and test IT controls to identify weaknesses or deficiencies in the IT infrastructure and systems. Provide assurance, consultancy and recommendations on control deficiencies to the audit, risk &amp; committee.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 ACCOUNTABILITIES
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Contribute to the development of annual year risk-based audit plans and perform risk assessment and identification of potential auditable areas as required by audit standards.
 </li>
 <li>
 Align the IT audit strategy with the airport&rsquo;s Internal Audit Strategy and risk management framework, ensuring it supports organizational objectives.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop and implement continuous monitoring capabilities to enhance audit coverage and effectiveness. Audit key airports IT systems for security, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
 </li>
 <li>
 Evaluate cybersecurity, data privacy, disaster recovery, and third-party risks to protect digital infrastructure and data assets.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop &amp; Implement data analytics to enhance audit testing, risk assessments, fraud detection, and performance monitoring.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead automation initiatives and real-time dashboards to enable continuous auditing and improve efficiency.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure IT systems comply with aviation regulations, data privacy laws, and internal control frameworks.
 </li>
 <li>
 Coordinate with ERM and user departments to ensure that the ERM risks flow into the Audit Universe
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee audits of network security, Identity &amp; Access Management (IAM), endpoint protection, and incident response preparedness.
 </li>
 <li>
 Review data governance policies and Mobile Device Management (MDM) systems for compliance, accuracy, and data integrity.
 </li>
 <li>
 Advise senior leadership on emerging IT risks, technology threats, and digital transformation impacts on audit processes.
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive Audit Innovation and Lead the adoption of advanced technologies like RPA, AI-based risk scoring, and analytics to improve audit processes.
 </li>
 <li>
 Foster a data-driven audit culture and mentor staff on analytics tools and continuous learning.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support the implementation and optimization of GRC tools, ensuring integration with audit workflows.
 </li>
 <li>
 Owner of Audit Automation System: Oversee the implementation, maintenance, and usage of the audit automation system (Teammate).
 </li>
 <li>
 Escalate critical operational risks to the CAE and ARC and Represent Internal Audit on technical risk matters.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, IT or any relevant field. Master&rsquo;s degree is a plus.
 </li>
 <li>
 Minimum of 12-15 years of related work experience in IT &amp; data analytics audit with 3 - 4 years in supervisory level, preferable in aviation sector.
 </li>
 <li>
 CISA or equivalent International Professional Certification in Information Security Audit.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent leadership, mentoring and communication skills.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Strategic thinking
 </li>
 <li>
 Leadership
 </li>
 <li>
 Problem solving
 </li>
 <li>
 Attention to Detail
 </li>
 <li>
 Negotiation
 </li>
 <li>
 Influencing
 </li>
 <li>
 Results focus
 </li>
 <li>
 Communication
 </li>
 <li>
 Situational awareness
 </li>
 <li>
 Teamwork
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Audit Director – IT & Data Analytics

<div><div>We help the world run better 
At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging &ndash; but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.</div><div></div> 
The Program Manager is responsible for leading large-scale SAP transformation programs across the Middle East, ensuring strong governance, predictable delivery, and high customer satisfaction. The role requires hands-on leadership of end-to-end program execution, from initiation through go-live and stabilization, while managing complex stakeholder landscapes that include client PMOs, partners, and C-level executives.
You will oversee multi-workstream teams, drive financial performance for programs valued at USD 5 million or more, and ensure alignment with SAP Activate, quality standards, and internal delivery frameworks. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will guide customers and partners through critical project decisions, manage risks proactively, and maintain the clarity and structure needed for smooth execution.
This role is ideal for a senior delivery leader who can balance strategy and execution, maintain discipline under pressure, and consistently deliver successful outcomes in fast-paced and complex environments.
What you&rsquo;ll build<ul><li>
Large-scale SAP transformation programs across the Middle East, delivered end-to-end from initiation to go-live and stabilization.</li><li>
Strong project governance structures, including steering committees, RAID processes, and quality assurance gates aligned with SAP Activate.</li><li>
High-performing cross-functional teams (20+ members) capable of delivering complex program outcomes over extended periods.</li><li>
Robust financial and commercial controls for projects valued at USD 5 million and above, ensuring predictable margins and on-track financial performance.</li><li>
A risk-resilient delivery environment through disciplined risk, issue, and dependency management frameworks.</li><li>
Trusted advisory relationships with customer PMOs, executive sponsors, and partner delivery teams to drive alignment and business outcomes.</li><li>
Clear, consistent reporting mechanisms for internal leadership, customer stakeholders, and product teams.</li><li>
Scalable delivery methods for cloud transformation initiatives including SuccessFactors, ARIBA, CX, RISE with SAP migrations, and On-Prem to Cloud transitions.</li></ul>
What you bring Focus:
<ul><li>Proven experience delivering large and complex SAP programs in the Middle East within the last 3 years.</li><li>
A strong track record of managing large project teams (20+ members for 6+ months) across multiple engagements.</li><li>
Hands-on ownership of project financials, including budgets of USD 5M+ and successful delivery in at least three major programs.</li><li>
Deep understanding of SAP implementation methodologies, including SAP Activate, QA gate processes, and structured governance models.</li><li>
Ability to lead full project management cycles: scope planning, schedule management, resource allocation, RAID management, quality assurance, documentation, and executive reporting.</li><li>
Strong capability to steer partner-led implementations, acting as a trusted advisor to partners, client PMO, and project sponsors.</li><li>
Expertise in identifying, managing, and mitigating project risks, issues, and dependencies.</li><li>
Experience ensuring successful customer outcomes and alignment with both internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>
Exposure to cloud transformation programs such as SuccessFactors, ARIBA, CX, BTP, or other SaaS-based SAP solutions.</li><li>
SAP Certification in at least one major module and PMP&reg; (or equivalent) project management certification.</li><li>
Knowledge of the latest SAP tool chain, including:<ul><li>
SAP Cloud ALM (CALM)</li><li>
Signavio (process modeling and transformation)</li><li>
WalkMe (digital adoption)</li><li>
Tricentis (test automation for SAP)</li><li>
Syniti (data migration and governance)</li></ul></li><li>
Experience with large-scale migrations (RISE with SAP, lift-and-shift, on-prem to cloud transitions).</li><li>
Familiarity with Agile delivery practices for SAP environments.</li><li>
Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and team leadership skills.</li><li>
Ability to influence and collaborate confidently with C-level executives.</li><li>
Strong presentation, documentation, and executive reporting capabilities.</li><li>
Fluency in English (required) and Arabic (highly preferred).</li></ul>
Where you belong Focus:
You&rsquo;ll be part of a high-performing delivery organization that leads some of the most complex SAP transformation programs in the Middle East. You&rsquo;ll work closely with senior leadership, strategic partners, and C-level customer stakeholders to shape delivery outcomes that matter. This is a place for someone who thrives in large programs, values structure and governance, and enjoys solving difficult problems with clarity and confidence.
You&rsquo;ll belong in a team that:<ul><li>
Operates with strong delivery discipline, transparency, and accountability</li><li>
Values clear communication, smart decision-making, and proactive leadership</li><li>
Works collaboratively with internal SAP teams, partners, and customer PMOs</li><li>
Embraces new technologies and modern SAP toolchains to drive efficiency</li><li>
Recognizes and rewards ownership, performance, and continuous improvement</li></ul>
#SAPJobs #ProgramManager #ProjectPrincipalConsultant #SAPDelivery #SAPProjectManagement #SAPActivate #SAPCX #CloudTransformation #RISEwithSAP #MiddleEastJobs #DubaiJobs #QatarJobs # #DigitalTransformation #TechLeadership #ProjectGovernance #PMPCertified #SAPCareers<div> 
Bring out your best 
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.
 
 
We win with inclusion 
SAP&rsquo;s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone &ndash; regardless of background &ndash; feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world. 
 
SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com. 
 
For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training. 
 
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements. 
 
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.</div><div></div><div> 
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Requisition ID: 440995 | Work Area: Consulting and Professional Services | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid</div>

Program Manager-Middle East

<div>
 
 We help the world run better
 
 
 
 At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging &ndash; but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.
 
 
 The Program Manager is responsible for leading large-scale SAP transformation programs across the Middle East, ensuring strong governance, predictable delivery, and high customer satisfaction. The role requires hands-on leadership of end-to-end program execution, from initiation through go-live and stabilization, while managing complex stakeholder landscapes that include client PMOs, partners, and C-level executives.
 
 
 You will oversee multi-workstream teams, drive financial performance for programs valued at USD 5 million or more, and ensure alignment with SAP Activate, quality standards, and internal delivery frameworks. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will guide customers and partners through critical project decisions, manage risks proactively, and maintain the clarity and structure needed for smooth execution.
 
 
 This role is ideal for a senior delivery leader who can balance strategy and execution, maintain discipline under pressure, and consistently deliver successful outcomes in fast-paced and complex environments.
 
 
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Build
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Large-scale SAP transformation programs across the Middle East, delivered end-to-end from initiation to go-live and stabilization.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong project governance structures, including steering committees, RAID processes, and quality assurance gates aligned with SAP Activate.
 </li>
 <li>
 High-performing cross-functional teams (20+ members) capable of delivering complex program outcomes over extended periods.
 </li>
 <li>
 Robust financial and commercial controls for projects valued at USD 5 million and above, ensuring predictable margins and on-track financial performance.
 </li>
 <li>
 A risk-resilient delivery environment through disciplined risk, issue, and dependency management frameworks.
 </li>
 <li>
 Trusted advisory relationships with customer PMOs, executive sponsors, and partner delivery teams to drive alignment and business outcomes.
 </li>
 <li>
 Clear, consistent reporting mechanisms for internal leadership, customer stakeholders, and product teams.
 </li>
 <li>
 Scalable delivery methods for cloud transformation initiatives including SuccessFactors, ARIBA, CX, RISE with SAP migrations, and On-Prem to Cloud transitions.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What You Bring Focus
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Proven experience delivering large and complex SAP programs in the Middle East within the last 3 years.
 </li>
 <li>
 A strong track record of managing large project teams (20+ members for 6+ months) across multiple engagements.
 </li>
 <li>
 Hands-on ownership of project financials, including budgets of USD 5M+ and successful delivery in at least three major programs.
 </li>
 <li>
 Deep understanding of SAP implementation methodologies, including SAP Activate, QA gate processes, and structured governance models.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to lead full project management cycles: scope planning, schedule management, resource allocation, RAID management, quality assurance, documentation, and executive reporting.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong capability to steer partner-led implementations, acting as a trusted advisor to partners, client PMO, and project sponsors.
 </li>
 <li>
 Expertise in identifying, managing, and mitigating project risks, issues, and dependencies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience ensuring successful customer outcomes and alignment with both internal and external stakeholders.
 </li>
 <li>
 Exposure to cloud transformation programs such as SuccessFactors, ARIBA, CX, BTP, or other SaaS-based SAP solutions.
 </li>
 <li>
 SAP Certification in at least one major module and PMP&reg; (or equivalent) project management certification.
 </li>
 <li>
 Knowledge of the latest SAP tool chain, including:
 </li>
 <ul>
 <li>
 SAP Cloud ALM (CALM)
 </li>
 <li>
 Signavio (process modeling and transformation)
 </li>
 <li>
 WalkMe (digital adoption)
 </li>
 <li>
 Tricentis (test automation for SAP)
 </li>
 <li>
 Syniti (data migration and governance)
 </li>
 </ul>
 <li>
 Experience with large-scale migrations (RISE with SAP, lift-and-shift, on-prem to cloud transitions).
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with Agile delivery practices for SAP environments.
 </li>
 <li>
 Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and team leadership skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to influence and collaborate confidently with C-level executives.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong presentation, documentation, and executive reporting capabilities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Fluency in English (required) and Arabic (highly preferred).
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Where You Belong Focus
 
 
 
 You&rsquo;ll be part of a high-performing delivery organization that leads some of the most complex SAP transformation programs in the Middle East. You&rsquo;ll work closely with senior leadership, strategic partners, and C-level customer stakeholders to shape delivery outcomes that matter. This is a place for someone who thrives in large programs, values structure and governance, and enjoys solving difficult problems with clarity and confidence.
 
 
 
 You&rsquo;ll Belong In a Team That
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Operates with strong delivery discipline, transparency, and accountability
 </li>
 <li>
 Values clear communication, smart decision-making, and proactive leadership
 </li>
 <li>
 Works collaboratively with internal SAP teams, partners, and customer PMOs
 </li>
 <li>
 Embraces new technologies and modern SAP toolchains to drive efficiency
 </li>
 <li>
 Recognizes and rewards ownership, performance, and continuous improvement
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 #SAPJobs #ProgramManager #ProjectPrincipalConsultant #SAPDelivery #SAPProjectManagement #SAPActivate #SAPCX #CloudTransformation #RISEwithSAP #MiddleEastJobs #DubaiJobs #QatarJobs # #DigitalTransformation #TechLeadership #ProjectGovernance #PMPCertified #SAPCareers
 
 
 
 Bring out your best
 
 
 
 SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.
 
 
 
 We win with inclusion
 
 
 
 SAP&rsquo;s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone &ndash; regardless of background &ndash; feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.
 
 
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 Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.
 
 
 The company is founder led, profitable and growing.
 
 
 Canonical's product management team are technologists who have a passion for delivering products and solutions that help shape market demands while elevating open source software everywhere. This is a general application track for the product management positions at Canonical. You will set a clear vision, prioritize work effectively, and ensure the team delivers high-quality products that meet business and user needs. Apply here if you excel at leadership, communication, and technical vision, and believe you can drive product strategy for the business needs of tomorrow. During the interview process we will identify specific software products which would be a good fit for your interests.
 
 
 We believe that open source is transforming the way that enterprises solve their business needs. Although open source has been around for thirty years, it is only now fundamental to every corner of the software landscape. Going forward we believe open source will have an even bigger impact as it moves into specialised vertical markets. Our goal is to make open source easier, more reliable and more secure for deployment and development. We strive to be the provider of 'most software to most companies', starting with Ubuntu but expanding to cover every class of application on every class of compute. To deliver on that ambition, we select product managers for their intellect and strong drive to advance the open source community. Together, we aim to improve open source quality, outreach, and impact. Our product managers set the vision and the direction to ensure teams deliver the right products in the right markets at the right time. They push the boundaries of the technology landscape to identify and deliver products into new and existing market opportunities.
 
 
 Our product managers are technology professionals with a software engineering background who strive to become business executives and entrepreneurs. We discuss strategy, plan product development, drive engagement, and promote the open source way. We oversee the entire product lifecycle from conception to delivery, blending technical expertise, strategic thinking, analytics, project management skills and effective communication to ensure products meet both user needs and business objectives.
 
 
 We have open product manager roles across a wide range of product domains, including:
 
 
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 Ubuntu Platform - Our Ubuntu experience on Desktop, Server, Windows (WSL), Multipass, Gaming, Enterprise, &amp; Hardware Enablement
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 Ubuntu Pro Services - Our key commercial offerings Ubuntu Pro, Compliance, Standards, Security Engineering, and Managed Services on cloud and on prem
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 AI/ML &amp; MLOps - Open source AI/ML solutions, AIOps automation, model lifecycle management, Kubeflow, MLFlow, KServe, and AI infrastructure on cloud and edge
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 IoT - Ubuntu on embedded devices and/or edge servers, device management, and robotics
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 Cloud - Ubuntu in public and private clouds, promoting automation frameworks, and including technologies such as Kubernetes, MAAS, and LXD
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 Telco - Open source for Telco's including technologies and standards related to Core Network, RAN/vRAN, SoNIC, DENT, and SmartNICs
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 Finance - Open source solutions for financial institutions including trading platforms, blockchain technologies, regulatory compliance, and AI-driven analytics
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 Automotive - Open source solutions for autonomous driving, in-vehicle infotainment, connected vehicles, and compliance with automotive industry standards such as ISO 26262 and ISO 21434
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 Application Management - Open source solutions in the enterprise including Observability, IAM, App Stores and technologies such Grafana, GitOps, and Juju Charms
 
 
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 If your domain of expertise isn't listed above, yet you feel it's relevant to Canonical, then feel free to apply anyway. We will route you to the most suitable team.
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 These roles are home based in the EMEA time zone. You will be expected to be located in this region.
 
 
 The role entails
 
 
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 Lead the product development lifecycle, reviewing the priorities and goals for your product
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 Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as engineering, design, marketing, and sales
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 Address common challenges across projects, align on priorities, enable informed decisions, and keep business execution on track
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 Conduct market research, analyse industry trends, and gather customer feedback to identify opportunities
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 Communicate your product vision, status updates, and key decisions to ensure alignment and manage expectations
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 Conduct usability testing, analyse user feedback, and iterate on the product to improve the user experience
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 Collaborate with marketing, sales, and support teams to develop go-to-market strategies, create product documentation, and provide training
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 Contribute to the success of our sales team in winning new opportunities, reviewing customer feedback and participating in customer meetings
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 Oversee the work of a product line, ensuring consistency in strategy and execution across different teams
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 Facilitate collaboration and resolve conflicts within different teams and across other departments
 
 
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 What we are looking for in you
 
 
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 Exceptional academic results at high school and university
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 Understanding of Linux and the wider open source software community
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 Understanding of computer architecture, application development, datacenters, cloud or devices
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 Passion to write about technologies and the tech landscape
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 A strong work ethic, and personal interests aligned with the open source movement
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 Curiosity, and the habit of continuous learning
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 A strong sense of ownership
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 Problem solving and the ability to innovate
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 Outstanding communications skills in English, both verbal and written
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 For more senior positions, product management experience in the software industry
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 Ability to manage multiple projects or product lines while maintaining focus on key priorities
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 Demonstrated leadership in aligning diverse teams and driving consensus around product strategies
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 Willingness to travel internationally up to 4 times a year for company events up to two weeks long
 
 
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 Additional Skills That We Value
 
 
 
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 Familiarity with a particular verticals (e.g. Telco, Finance, Industrial, Automotive)
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 Familiarity with the technology ecosystem including Silicon, IHV, ISV, ODM/OEMs, cloud service providers and channel
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 Familiarity with cloud native technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker containers &amp; Snaps
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 Familiarity with embedded and connected device technology and ecosystems
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 Familiarity with networking technologies - ethernet, IPv4 and IPv6, routing, firewalling, overlays such as OVN/OVS, VPNs, SR-IOV, infiniband
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 Familiarity with telco networking - RAN, Core, CPE
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 Experience in leading distributed teams across different time zones
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 Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and innovation in team settings
 
 
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 What we offer you
 
 
 We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
 
 
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 Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
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 Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
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 Annual compensation review
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 Recognition rewards
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 Annual holiday leave
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 Maternity and paternity leave
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 Employee Assistance Program
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 Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
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 Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
 
 
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 About Canonical
 
 
 
 Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.
 
 
 
 Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
 
 
 
 We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
 
 
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