Job Description

The Director – Lean Portfolio & Agile Transformation leads enterprise-wide Agile evolution, embedding a Lean operating model that accelerates value delivery, improves predictability, and tightly aligns strategy, funding, and execution. This role acts as a transformation catalyst and executive Agile coach, owning Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) and the Lean Centre of Excellence (LCoE), while shaping sustainable ways of working across IT and business.


Key Accountabilities:

  • Lead large-scale Agile & Lean transformation across IT and Business
  • Shift from project-based delivery to value-stream and product-oriented models
  • Own Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) including demand intake, prioritization, capacity planning, and value tracking
  • Establish and lead the Lean Centre of Excellence (LCoE)
  • Coach CIO, senior leaders, and product teams on outcome-based funding and Agile governance
  • Design Agile–Hybrid operating models in complex, multi-vendor environments
  • Drive cultural change, improve portfolio flow, predictability, and time-to-market


Experience & Skills:

  • 15+ years in IT leadership, delivery, or transformation roles
  • Proven track record in leading scaled Agile / Lean transformations
  • Strong experience in Lean Portfolio Management
  • Telecom or large enterprise experience preferred
  • SAFe / Agile Coaching certifications advantageous
  • Executive presence with strong influencing and systems-thinking capability


Success looks like: Faster value delivery, improved portfolio predictability, and sustainable internal Agile capability.


If this opportunity excites you and aligns with your passions, come embark on a transformative journey with us!


Job Details

Role Level: Director Work Type: Full-Time
Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai
Company Website: http://www.du.ae Job Function: Information Technology (IT)
Company Industry/
Sector:
IT Services And IT Consulting IT System Data Services And Telecommunications

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