Principal - Digital Delivery & Transformation-Dubai, UAE

We're looking for a dynamic Principal, Digital Delivery to lead complex digital transformation initiatives that drive value at scale. This is a hands-on strategic delivery role; combining operational leadership with a strong consulting mindset to shape, plan and execute digital programmes across government, enterprise and public policy landscapes.WHY THIS ROLE IS EXCITING❖ Lead multi-stakeholder digital transformation at organisational scale❖ Influence digital strategy across sectors including government, finance, infrastructure and tech❖ Partner with senior leadership and external stakeholders to shape outcomes❖ Build frameworks, standards and delivery models that become the future way of working❖ Work in a fast-evolving environment where your decisions create measurable impactWhat You Will Do❖ Strategic Delivery Leadership Lead end-to-end delivery of high-impact digital and transformation programmes Design delivery models, governance and frameworks to ensure predictable, quality outcomes Translate strategy into actionable roadmaps, milestones and measurable outcomes❖ Client & Stakeholder Partnership Serve as a senior advisor to internal teams and external partners Drive alignment across project teams, technology teams, and leadership Facilitate executive decision-making and strategic prioritisation❖ Digital & Business Impact Champion digital best practices; including agile, lean and hybrid models Embed data-informed decision-making across delivery teams Identify risks early and design mitigation strategies that protect delivery integrity❖ Team Leadership & Capability Building Mentor and inspire mid-senior level delivery leads and cross-functional teams Drive continuous improvement, knowledge sharing and capability uplift Champion a delivery culture that prioritises quality, clarity and collaborationRequirementsWHAT YOU'LL BRING❖ 10+ years' experience leading digital delivery or transformation programmes❖ Demonstrated ability to deliver complex, multi-stakeholder digital initiatives❖ Strong strategic judgement coupled with operational excellence❖ Excellent communicator, able to influence at senior levels❖ Comfortable in ambiguity, with a track record of structuring the unknown into clear plansWhat Success Looks Like❖ Clear delivery models that reduce risk and increase predictability❖ High-impact digital change delivered on time, with measurable outcomes❖ Strong stakeholder trust & alignment across functions❖ A culture of delivery excellence that scales with the organisation