Head of Programme Management and Digital Transformation

Job description / Role

About Us

We are looking for an exceptional Head of Programme Management and Digital Transformation to support our ever-growing Al Tayer Insignia team. You will play an integral part in the growth of one of the region's leading luxury and fashion companies, Al Tayer Insignia.

As a leader in luxury retail in the Middle East, Al Tayer Group's retail division, Al Tayer Insignia, hosts a portfolio of some of the world's best luxury brands in the fashion, jewellery, home, and department store categories. Complementing its position in luxury retail, Al Tayer Insignia has also built new frontiers in lifestyle retail, representing leading brands in the beauty, home, fashion, and hospitality sectors. Our brands include Bloomingdales, Harvey Nichols, Armani, and newly added Gym Shark and The White Company, to name just a few!

About The Role

This job is a strategic project management and governance role within Al Tayer Insignia. The position is responsible for leading cross-functional projects, contract management, governance initiatives, and digital transformation efforts to improve the company's efficiency, profitability, and strategic direction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contract Management:
  • Ensure all contracts are valid and properly stored.
  • Manage renewal processes efficiently.
• Strategic Project Implementation:
  • Support leadership in executing high-impact projects.
  • Develop work plans, analyze data, and engage stakeholders.
• Governance & Risk Management:
  • Work with Internal Audit and Risk teams to improve processes.
  • Identify areas for better controls and implement change.
• Joint Venture Management:
  • Oversee the transition and integration of new joint ventures.
  • Manage projects from initiation to completion.
• Program & Project Management:
  • Oversee and optimize project execution across all business units.
  • Implement best practices in governance and transformation.
• Digital Transformation:
  • Lead large-scale technology projects like ERP implementation.
  • Ensure seamless digital adoption across the organization.

Skills & Experience Required:

• 10+ years in large-scale project management & governance.
• Strong expertise in contract management, business transformation, and strategic execution.
• Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2) preferred.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple stakeholders.

About the Company

Established in 1979, Al Tayer Group is a privately-held, diversified company with operations in 12 countries in the Middle East and beyond. With over 7,800 employees from 95 different nationalities, the Group has its headquarters in Dubai, UAE.

Al Tayer Group operates leading, quality-focused businesses in automobile sales and service, luxury and lifestyle retail, perfumes and cosmetics distribution, engineering as well as interiors contracting. The Groups portfolio includes several of the worlds leading brands such as Armani, Bvlgari, Banana Republic, Ford, Ferrari, Gucci, Gap, Harvey Nichols and Maserati. The Group operates over 180 stores across multiple markets in the Middle East. In addition, Al Tayer Group has investments in commercial real estate, contracting, supply chain management, precision tools manufacturing and travel agency services.