807 Program Lead jobs in Bahrain
Data Science Graduate Program Lead
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Key responsibilities include:
- Overseeing the design and execution of the graduate data science program, ensuring alignment with company objectives and industry best practices.
- Providing mentorship and technical guidance to graduate data scientists on their projects and career development.
- Developing and delivering training modules on advanced data science techniques, machine learning algorithms, and statistical modeling.
- Facilitating project-based learning experiences, helping graduates apply their skills to real-world business challenges.
- Evaluating the performance and progress of graduate participants, providing constructive feedback.
- Collaborating with hiring managers and HR to identify potential hires from the graduate pool and facilitate their integration into full-time roles.
- Keeping the program curriculum updated with the latest advancements in data science, AI, and machine learning.
- Organizing knowledge-sharing sessions, workshops, and networking events for the graduate cohort.
- Contributing to the company's data science initiatives by advising on research directions and technical challenges.
- Ensuring a positive and productive learning environment for all participants.
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in data science, machine learning, or AI, with a strong track record of success.
- Proven experience in mentoring, coaching, or managing junior data scientists or interns.
- Deep expertise in statistical analysis, predictive modeling, machine learning algorithms (e.g., regression, classification, clustering, deep learning), and data visualization.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and experience with relevant libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Pandas).
- Familiarity with big data technologies and platforms (e.g., Spark, Hadoop).
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to a diverse audience.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- A passion for education, talent development, and fostering innovation.
- Understanding of the graduate recruitment and development lifecycle is a plus.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future data science talent within our organization and contribute to groundbreaking projects.
Lead Program Manager, Innovation
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Project Manager
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- Own overall project communication and coordination
- Drive discussion when conflicts arise and work with the team on alternatives or different approaches
- Help with resource planning and allocation
- Develop project plans for key projects using appropriate planning techniques that track the progress of critical business objectives
- Work with Product team members to keep improving software development processes to create high-quality features efficiently
- Review business, functional and technical requirements for completeness and identify gaps as needed
- Recommend and implement process changes as necessary
- Evaluate and assess each project's results
- Provide a gap analysis based on current practice, process, and systems
- Provide a plan to deliver agreed changes
- Create long- and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines
- Serve as a point of contact for teams when multiple units are assigned to the same project to ensure team actions remain in synergy
- Communicate with executives or the board to keep the project aligned with their goals
- Perform quality control on the project throughout development to maintain the standards expected
- Adjust schedules and targets on the project as needs or financing for the project change
- The resource has at least 5 years of experience in managing projects in the IT field.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- IT-related bachelor’s degree – Masters is a merit.
- The resource possesses technical writing skills to create project plans, perform gap analysis and quality control, adjust schedules and project milestones.
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#J-18808-LjbffrProject Manager
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Be part of a team that’s building smarter, simpler financial services from the ground up. As Project Manager, you’ll sit at the core of strategic change, leading high-impact initiatives, aligning teams, and making sure delivery stays on track and on time.
This role is built for someone with a solid foundation in project delivery (5 to 6 years of experience) and at least one year operating within a banking environment. You’ll need to be confident juggling priorities, reporting to senior leadership, and working with diverse teams across a regulated setting.
The Role:
You’ll lead the planning and execution of major strategic and operational projects. From setting up governance structures and tracking KPIs to managing budgets and coordinating stakeholder meetings, this role is about bringing structure, pace, and accountability to business-critical initiatives.
You'll be hands-on in day-to-day delivery and act as a key point of contact across internal teams and external vendors. The role also requires strong reporting, documentation, and follow-up skills to support leadership in making informed decisions.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Managing the full lifecycle of multiple projects, from planning to closure.
- Supporting executive-level governance with reporting, insight, and structured delivery updates.
- Leading detailed delivery planning across timelines, milestones, budgets, and resource forecasting.
- Maintaining and updating RAID logs, issue registers, and decision/action trackers.
- Coordinating and documenting key meetings and stakeholder sessions.
- Tracking financials and preparing cost-benefit analyses to support business cases.
- Ensuring cross-programme dependencies are mapped and managed effectively.
- Supporting consistent project control, governance, and delivery frameworks.
- Capturing lessons learned and embedding continuous improvement into the delivery process.
- Acting as the go-to person for project queries, calendar management, and resource scheduling.
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
- 5 to 6 years of hands-on project management experience across digital or operational programmes.
- A minimum of 1 year in a banking institution or regulated financial services environment.
- Experience managing cross-functional stakeholders, including executive leadership.
- Proven ability to plan, execute, and close complex projects across multiple teams.
- Strong command of Agile, PMI, or similar project delivery methodologies.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office, particularly MS Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Detail-oriented, with strong follow-up, time management, and documentation skills.
- Confident communicator, both written and verbal, across all levels of the business.
- Comfortable operating with autonomy and managing competing priorities.
- Bonus: experience supporting digital transformation or regionally distributed delivery.
What’s in It for You:
- A high-impact delivery role in a scaling financial business.
- Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic programmes.
- A collaborative culture with room to shape how things get done.
- Based in Bahrain with regional scope.
Next Steps:
If this sounds like the kind of challenge you’re ready for, we’d love to hear from you. Send your CV or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
#J-18808-LjbffrProject Manager
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- Accountable for day to day delivery of all project management tasks
- Manage small to medium scale, ground-up projects including programming, design management, entitlements, bidding, permitting, and construction management
- Develop the Project Execution Plans to suit the specific requirements of the project
- Ensure contracts are continually assessed to deliver best value to the client
- Monitoring progress and identifying critical milestones to ensure progress of works on site to meet targets
- Manage the works in accordance with approved plans/drawings, contract specifications and authority requirements
- Perform technical due diligence and report to management
- Administer contracts, proactively managing and confirming the compliance of contractors/consultants to the contract terms and conditions.
- Assist with the compilation of tender documents and critically reviewing tender returns, contract negotiations, award of contracts and client reporting
- Produce reports to suit relevant stages of the projects
- Monitor and report on the contractor s progress against the contract program
- Manage consultant teams to ensure that the contractor s design is done in compliance with the contract
**Requirements**:
- Bachelor or Master Degree in Civil Engineering
- 8-10 years of experience in similar position preferred.
- Strong technical knowledge, leadership and communication skills.
- Fluent in spoken and written English.
- Able to work on a multiple of projects at the same time
- Knowledge of the industry standards and regulations
Lead Program Manager, Digital Transformation
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Responsibilities:
- Define the strategic roadmap and program governance for digital transformation initiatives.
- Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple concurrent programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Manage program budgets, resources, and timelines, ensuring efficient and effective utilization.
- Lead and mentor a team of program managers, project managers, and business analysts.
- Identify, assess, and manage program risks and dependencies across all initiatives.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and communication among business units, IT, and external partners.
- Develop and implement change management strategies to ensure successful adoption of new technologies and processes.
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track program progress and success.
- Conduct regular program reviews and provide status updates to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
- Identify and evaluate new technologies and digital solutions to drive business value.
- Ensure that all programs adhere to industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement in program management methodologies and tools.
- Foster a culture of innovation and agility within the program teams.
- Manage vendor relationships and oversee the procurement of technology solutions.
Lead Project Manager
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Key Responsibilities:
- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budgets.
- Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Manage project execution, monitor progress, and proactively identify and mitigate risks and issues.
- Ensure effective communication and stakeholder management throughout the project lifecycle.
- Oversee the procurement and management of project resources, including vendors and contractors.
- Implement project management best practices and standards.
- Conduct regular project reviews and provide status reports to senior management.
- Ensure project quality and compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.
- Manage project budgets, track expenses, and ensure financial objectives are met.
- Facilitate project closure activities, including lessons learned and post-project reviews.
- Mentor and develop junior project managers and team members.
- Manage changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification techniques.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
- Drive continuous improvement in project management processes and methodologies.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; Master's degree or PMP certification is highly preferred.
- Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in project management, with a significant portion in a leadership capacity.
- Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale, complex projects.
- Extensive knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong financial acumen and experience managing project budgets.
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana).
- Ability to think strategically and solve complex problems.
- Experience in managing diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Strong risk management and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
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Lead Project Manager
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning, execution, and closing of projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Manage project risks, issues, and changes, implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
- Coordinate and lead project teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring clear communication.
- Monitor project progress against established milestones and KPIs, reporting on status to stakeholders.
- Manage project budgets and ensure cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
- Facilitate effective communication between project teams, clients, and other stakeholders.
- Ensure adherence to project management methodologies and best practices.
- Conduct post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.
- Manage vendor and contractor relationships related to project execution.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Engineering, IT). PMP or similar certification is highly preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in project management, with a significant portion in a lead or senior role.
- Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Strong understanding of project management software and tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Jira).
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in risk management and change management processes.
- Experience in delivering projects within budget and on schedule.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Lead Project Manager
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- Overall responsibility for the successful planning, execution, and completion of construction projects.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation.
- Lead, manage, and mentor project teams, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities.
- Oversee the procurement process for materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
- Manage project risks, identify potential issues, and develop mitigation strategies.
- Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators, and report on status to senior management and clients.
- Ensure strict adherence to quality control, safety regulations, and environmental standards.
- Manage project budgets, control costs, and ensure profitability.
- Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among all project stakeholders.
- Resolve conflicts and address issues that arise during the project lifecycle.
- Conduct regular site inspections and progress meetings.
- Ensure all projects are completed in accordance with contract specifications and client expectations.
- Prepare project close-out documentation and conduct post-project reviews.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, with at least 5 years in a lead or senior capacity on large construction projects.
- PMP certification or equivalent project management professional certification is highly desirable.
- Extensive knowledge of construction processes, methodologies, and project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent financial acumen and budget management skills.
- Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships.
- Proficiency in risk management and quality assurance principles.
- Familiarity with local construction codes and regulations in Sitra, Capital, BH .
Lead Project Manager
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Key responsibilities include defining project objectives and deliverables, developing comprehensive project plans, and establishing project governance structures. You will actively manage project risks, identify potential issues, and implement mitigation strategies. Stakeholder management is a crucial aspect of this role, requiring excellent communication and relationship-building skills to ensure alignment and satisfaction. You will track project progress, manage changes, and ensure the quality of deliverables. Experience with agile or waterfall methodologies, depending on project needs, is essential. This role requires a strong leader with excellent analytical skills and the ability to make informed decisions under pressure. You will also be responsible for reporting project status to senior management and ensuring project success.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; Master's degree or PMP certification is highly advantageous.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in project management, with a significant portion in a lead or senior capacity.
- Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects from inception to completion.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana, MS Project).
- Strong financial acumen and budget management skills.
- Ability to manage cross-functional teams and stakeholder expectations.