DFF - Senior Program Manager

Organization: Dubai GovernmentEducational-level Beginning of the main content section.Return to the home pagePrintable Format Job Description - DFF - Senior Program Manager (26003145)Job Description DFF - Senior Program Manager - (26003145) About Dubai Future Foundation:Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) was established in 2016 to institutionalize future-shaping for Dubai and strengthen the city’s position as a leading global city of the future. The Foundation works in partnership with government and private-sector entities to imagine, design and accelerate Dubai’s future. Its work spans five strategic areas: future foresight, knowledge dissemination, capacity building, future design and future acceleration. At the heart of DFF’s mandate is turning future-focused ideas and opportunities into tangible outcomes. The Foundation embraces risk-taking, agility and foresight as key attributes in navigating emerging opportunities and challenges. DFF is guided by a core belief that leading in the present is not enough; the future must be actively imagined, designed and executed.Job Description LIFE AT DUBAI FUTURE FOUNDATIONDubai Future Foundation (DFF) aims to realize the wise vision of Dubai’s leadership to institutionalize the envisioned future and forward-thinking methodologies, while positioning Dubai as the leading city of the future. In partnership with its local and global partners from governments, companies, startups, and entrepreneurs, DFF drives joint efforts to collectively imagine, design, and execute the best possible future for humanity.Under the supervision of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of DFF, DFF runs and oversees many future-facing projects and initiatives, such as the Museum of the Future, Area 2071, The Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution UAE, Dubai Future Accelerators, One Million Arab Coders, Dubai Future Academy, Dubai Future Solutions, Dubai Future Labs, Dubai Future Forum, etc.DFF’s efforts to share knowledge, adopt innovation, support entrepreneurs and innovative startups, build capacity, and promote forward-thinking and foresight principles contribute to Dubai’s ambitions to be a role model for the cities of the future through the power of imagination, innovation, foresight, and a disruptive mindset.For more information on the initiatives, projects, and programmes of Dubai Future Foundation, please visit the website: www.dubaifuture.aeWHERE DOES THIS ROLE FIT INTO THE BIGGER PICTURE?Senior Programme Manager – lead the design, governance, and delivery of high-impact Dubai Future Academy programs, translating strategic priorities into structured learning journeys and managing partners, stakeholders, risks, and outcomes across the full program lifecycle.Dubai Future Academy (DFAc) is the capability-building arm of Dubai Future Foundation. It supports Dubai by developing learning opportunities through collaborations with world-class education providers and subject matter experts.The Senior Program Manager leads complex academy programs by shaping program scope, coordinating partners and subject matter experts, managing delivery governance, and ensuring each learning journey is delivered with strategic clarity, operational excellence, and a strong participant experience.ABOUT THE ROLEAs Senior Program Manager at DFAc, you will own assigned academy programs from concept and planning through delivery, reporting, and continuous improvement.The role suits someone who can work confidently with senior stakeholders, education partners, faculty, and cross-functional teams; turn ambiguity into clear plans; and make thoughtful decisions under pressure.You will lead delivery rhythms, manage risks and dependencies, guide coordinators or project support resources, and ensure that every program reflects the quality, ambition, and future-focused mandate of Dubai Future Foundation.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES1. Program Strategy & Portfolio Planning• Lead the end-to-end design, planning, and delivery of academy programs aligned with Dubai Future Academy priorities and Dubai Future Foundation's future-focused mandate.• Translate strategic objectives into clear program scopes, workplans, milestones, budgets, resource plans, and governance rhythms.• Build and maintain integrated program plans across internal teams, external partners, faculty, venues, communications, and operations.• Anticipate dependencies, risks, and decisions early, escalating with clear recommendations and practical mitigation options.2. Stakeholder, Partner & Faculty Leadership• Lead day-to-day engagement with education providers, subject matter experts, speakers, senior stakeholders, and cross-functional Dubai Future Foundation teams.• Shape partner briefs, session requirements, faculty onboarding, and delivery expectations so every contributor understands the program purpose and audience.• Facilitate pla

Senior Program Manager with experience designing, governing, and delivering complex academy programs. Must be able to work with senior stakeholders, education partners, faculty, and cross-functional teams; translate strategic priorities into structured learning journeys; manage risks, dependencies, and budgets; lead end-to-end program lifecycle from concept to delivery and evaluation.

Lead the end-to-end design, planning, and delivery of academy programs aligned with Dubai Future Academy priorities and Dubai Future Foundation's future-focused mandate. Translate strategic objectives into clear program scopes, workplans, milestones, budgets, resource plans, and governance rhythms. Build and maintain integrated program plans across internal teams, external partners, faculty, venues, communications, and operations. Anticipate dependencies, risks, and decisions early, escalating with clear recommendations and practical mitigation options. Lead day-to-day engagement with education providers, subject matter experts, speakers, senior stakeholders, and cross-functional Dubai Future Foundation teams. Shape partner briefs, session requirements, faculty onboarding, and delivery expectations so every contributor understands the program purpose and audience. Facilitate program delivery, governance, and evaluation to ensure high participant experience and alignment with strategic priorities.