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Astek Middle East - Makkah



Head of Product, Agile Delivery & Transformation



Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia



Seniority: Senior Leadership



We are looking for an experienced Head of Product, Agile Delivery & Transformation to lead a large-scale digital transformation program for a leading organization in Saudi Arabia.



The role will be responsible for driving end-to-end transformation planning, establishing and managing cross-functional Agile squads, overseeing product delivery and ensuring alignment between business strategy, technology and execution.



The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership experience across enterprise digital transformation, product strategy, Agile delivery, program governance and technology modernization.



Key Responsibilities



1. Digital Transformation & Program Leadership

• Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of large-scale digital transformation initiatives.

• Develop and manage integrated transformation roadmaps across Business, Data, AI, Cloud Migration, Experience Design and Software Development.

• Translate strategic objectives into actionable plans, milestones and measurable outcomes.

• Manage cross-functional dependencies, risks and critical program decisions.



2. Product & Agile Delivery Leadership

• Establish and manage cross-functional Agile squad operating models.

• Drive product strategy, roadmap development, backlog prioritization and release management.

• Oversee the complete product lifecycle, from discovery and design to development, deployment and continuous improvement.

• Ensure alignment between Product, Engineering, UX/UI, QA and Business teams.

• Promote outcome-driven Agile practices and predictable delivery.



3. Squad & SWAT Team Management

• Establish and lead high-performing cross-functional squads.

• Lead dedicated SWAT teams responsible for addressing critical, high-priority and time-sensitive transformation initiatives.

• Define squad responsibilities, delivery processes, governance structures and performance measures.

• Resolve delivery bottlenecks and improve collaboration across workstreams.



4. Program Governance & Performance

• Establish transformation governance frameworks, reporting structures and accountability models.

• Define milestone-based SLAs, delivery expectations and escalation procedures.

• Monitor program progress, delivery performance, risks and dependencies.

• Provide executive-level reporting on transformation progress, milestones and business outcomes.



5. Stakeholder & Change Management

• Collaborate with senior business and technology leadership to align transformation priorities.

• Drive organizational adoption of Agile methodologies and modern product delivery practices.

• Facilitate strategic decision-making and resolve cross-functional challenges.

• Build a culture of accountability, transparency and continuous improvement.



Required Experience & Qualifications

• Significant experience leading enterprise-wide digital transformation, product management or Agile delivery programs.

• Proven experience establishing and scaling cross-functional Agile squads.

• Strong background in Product Strategy, Product Roadmaps, Program Management and Delivery Governance.

• Experience managing complex transformation initiatives involving Business, Technology, Data, AI, Cloud and Software Development.

• Demonstrated experience leading customer-facing digital platforms across web and mobile channels.

• Strong understanding of the complete product lifecycle, including discovery, UX/UI, development, testing and deployment.

• Experience managing senior executive stakeholders and large-scale transformation portfolios.

• Strong technical understanding of software development, solution architecture or enterprise technology.



Preferred Experience

• Experience in Data Management, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Migration and Platform Modernization.

• Experience leading enterprise transformation across multiple business units or digital channels.

• Previous experience within the Saudi Arabian market or wider GCC region.

• Saudi Nationals are strongly preferred.



Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Business Administration or a related discipline.

• Certifications in Agile, Scrum, Product Management, Program Management or Digital Transformation will be an advantage.



Ideal Candidate



A strategic yet hands-on transformation leader capable of translating business vision into structured execution. Someone who combines strong product thinking, enterprise-level Agile delivery, technical understanding and executive stakeholder management to drive measurable business and customer outcomes.



Interested candidates: Please share your updated CV via LinkedIn direct message or email.