Portfolio Manager – Strategic Programs (Qatari National)

Role Overview

The Portfolio Manager – Strategic Programs is tasked with leading substantial and complex strategic programs primarily serving the State of Qatar and its governmental bodies. This position ensures strategic initiatives are delivered on time and meet high-quality standards while adhering to governance and compliance requirements. The role involves close collaboration with senior government officials to align malomatia's services and strategies with national IT priorities and works alongside senior leadership to turn strategy into actionable value.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the SBU Chief and executive leaders to design and execute strategic programs reinforcing malomatia's role as Qatar’s premier IT services provider.
• Cultivate essential strategic capabilities within senior and top management aligned with long-term company vision.
• Lead delivery of strategic projects for ministries and government agencies, ensuring superior quality and sophistication.
• Maintain robust relationships with senior government stakeholders, addressing feedback promptly and implementing necessary corrective measures.
• Identify new service prospects with government entities and develop swift deployment plans.
• Direct market and technology analyses to recommend innovative technologies supporting Qatar’s national digital initiatives.
• Collaborate with resource management leadership to establish a talent pool dedicated to government strategic programs.
• Oversee execution of initiatives enhancing shareholder value and report progress to upper management.
• Coordinate internal committees and marketing efforts to enhance malomatia’s brand as a trusted digital partner to the State of Qatar.
• Support national Qatari talent development initiatives with CHRO to build capabilities across organizational levels.
• Manage monitoring of strategic program plans to ensure alignment with ongoing and future projects.
• Work with technical leads forecasting resource and capability needs aligned with Qatar’s IT strategy.
• Engage regularly with government stakeholders to stay aware of shifting IT priorities and market malomatia’s capabilities effectively.
• Represent the company at regional and international forums to develop partnerships and alliances.
• Conduct industry trend analysis supported by quantitative data to guide strategic planning.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration; MBA with Project Management specialization preferred.
• Professional project management certification (e.g., PMP) is an advantage.
• Extensive experience managing large digital transformation initiatives.
• Proven track record in building practices and scaling teams.
• Strong knowledge of emerging IT technologies, automation, and modern system management.
• Familiarity with software/system quality assurance methodologies and standards.
• Qatari nationals are highly encouraged to apply.

Technical Competencies

• Business Analysis
• Transition and Transformation Management
• System Integration and Implementation
• Business Process Improvement
• IT Strategy Development

About malomatia

malomatia is a leading Qatar-based IT services and solutions provider that combines local and international expertise to deliver innovative, comprehensive technology solutions. Since 2008, malomatia has been instrumental in Qatar’s digital journey, offering ISO-certified services across sectors and advancing cloud, cybersecurity, AI, and contact center capabilities to support the nation's sustainable future. The company's mission is to empower Qatar’s organizations with agile, knowledge-driven digital solutions and its vision is to become the nation's trusted knowledge partner in digital transformation fostering industry disruption and ecosystem excellence.