Program Manager
A Program Manager is responsible for key functions within their domain of expertise. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across kuwait, saudi, uae with 16 recent postings.
A Program Manager in the GCC region requires communication, iso, quality control, excel, compliance. A Program Manager is responsible for key functions within their domain of expertise. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Salary across the GCC
Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
| Country | Junior | Mid-Level | Senior | Lead / Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 11,000 AED | 19,500 AED | 30,000 AED | 41,500 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 10,500 SAR | 18,500 SAR | 28,500 SAR | 39,500 SAR |
| Qatar | 11,500 QAR | 20,000 QAR | 31,000 QAR | 43,500 QAR |
| Kuwait | 900 KWD | 1,600 KWD | 2,450 KWD | 3,400 KWD |
| Oman | 1,000 OMR | 1,750 OMR | 2,700 OMR | 3,750 OMR |
| Bahrain | 950 BHD | 1,650 BHD | 2,600 BHD | 3,600 BHD |
How Program Manager pay varies in the UAE
UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED
Based on 500 data points · updated June 15, 2026 · How we estimate
By company size
Median compensation varies with headcount.
Top-paying industries
Median for this role, ranked by sector.
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.
Required skills
Top hiring companies
- Department of Community Development
- Dalil Information Technology | UAE
- Riyad Bank
- Astek
- NOZOM
- Salt
Active markets
- kuwait
- saudi
- uae
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party engagement, particularly regarding
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Plan, manage, monitor, and support contract to ensure all deliverables are produced, maintained, and executed; supports on
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site at Customer compounds in Camp Arifjan, Kuwait and Shaw Air Force Base, SC.
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Prepare and maintain Project Plan, which lists activities, tasks, assignments, milestones and performance metrics for work performed.
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Prepare and maintain Quality Control Plan (QCP), used to ensure systematic quality assurance methods used in oversight and administration of team’s performance.
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Prepare and provide management reports to present substantive project cost, schedule, and performance data for all services rendered.
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Present travel requests as needed to perform work.
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Inform COR of any performance that may be affected by personnel absence (leave, Rest and Recuperation (R&R), sick, termination, etc.).
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