About CodeNinja
CodeNinja is a global software and AI infrastructure company delivering full-stack technology solutions across AI, software engineering, data, and digital transformation.
With operations across Saudi Arabia and global technology hubs, CodeNinja works with organizations across multiple industries to deliver technology solutions that support business transformation and innovation.
Our teams work across areas including AI, software engineering, data and analytics, cloud, enterprise technology, and digital transformation.
CodeNinja is looking for a Transformation Office Governance Lead.
About the Role
To embed the Transformation Office in the domain's delivery model — governing the domain's governance cadence, prioritization and quarterly commitments, and giving the Transformation Office a live, unfiltered view of delivery. Reports to the Transformation Office; sits in the domain leadership team.
Key Responsibilities
- Chair the domain scrum of scrums and represent the domain in the cross-domain forum, driving blockers and actions to closure.
- Oversee domain prioritization — challenge new demand, arbitrate trade-offs, keep the backlog ranked on value and capacity.
- Provide end-to-end QBR support: data pack, narrative, prioritization case, capacity plan and dependency map.
- Ensure adherence to QBR outcomes — translate decisions into roadmap, OKRs and squad backlogs and track them through the quarter.
- Track delivery of the domain's strategic projects against the committed roadmap — milestones, dependencies, spend and benefits.
- Report delivery drift early, with root cause, impact on QBR commitments and a recovery plan.
- Orchestrate cross-domain collaboration on shared platforms, data, sequencing and shared squads.
- Enforce Transformation Office governance and reporting standards as the single source of truth.
- Escalate unresolved conflicts, capacity shortfalls and slippage.
Requirements
Experience
- 10+ years in transformation delivery, strategic project or portfolio management, or agile-at-scale program leadership.
- Track record of running governance cadences — scrum of scrums, quarterly planning — across multiple squads.
- Experience preparing and presenting quarterly business reviews to executive forums.
- Proven ability to resolve cross-functional dependencies and challenge senior stakeholders.
Knowledge
- Enterprise transformation operating model and the domain delivery model.
- Agile-at-scale governance, scrum of scrums, QBR, and roadmaps.
- Strategic project and portfolio tracking — milestones, spend, benefits.
- Delivery metrics and tooling — Jira / Azure DevOps, throughput, burn-up.
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, engineering, information technology or a related field.
- Agile-at-scale certification preferred — SAFe (RTE / SPC), agile coaching, PMP / PgMP.
Benefits
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
- Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale technology and digital transformation projects.
- Exposure to AI, data, and emerging technology environments.
- Professional growth and learning opportunities.
- Collaborative and technically driven work environment.
- Opportunity to work with experienced technology and consulting professionals.
Disclaimer
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the role and is not exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, or qualifications required. CodeNinja reserves the right to modify duties and responsibilities at any time.
Skills Required
- 10+ years in transformation delivery, strategic project or portfolio management, or agile-at-scale program leadership
- Experience running governance cadences, including scrum of scrums and quarterly planning, across multiple squads
- Experience preparing and presenting quarterly business reviews to executive forums
- Proven ability to resolve cross-functional dependencies and challenge senior stakeholders
- Knowledge of enterprise transformation operating models and domain delivery models
- Knowledge of agile-at-scale governance, scrum of scrums, QBRs, and roadmaps
- Knowledge of strategic project and portfolio tracking, including milestones, spend, and benefits
- Knowledge of delivery metrics and tooling, including Jira or Azure DevOps, throughput, and burn-up
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, engineering, information technology, or a related field
- Agile-at-scale certification such as SAFe RTE/SPC, agile coaching, PMP, or PgMP
What We Do
A digital transformation company, driven to solve some of the most complex problems in the world today through technology. Our core service portfolio includes staff augmentation, software development and cloud services with over 300+ projects delivered to date. Established in 2014, with a continuously growing team of 250+ experts, operating across 3 regions with Americas, Middle East, and Southeast Asia, CodeNinja is one of the fastest growing technology companies recognized by Forbes Technology Council. With value addition being a core focus for the company, CodeNinja ranks as one of the top and best reviewed software development and services company. Now offering enterprise cloud solutions to some of the leading technology companies in the world, the company has secured funding of $1.6M and is poised to invest in redefining workplace dynamics through use of advanced AI. CodeNinja has earned the trust of more than 240 clients spread across 15 different countries and 9 different industries. The company is also one of the top-rated outsourcing services provider in Pakistan, forming dedicated technology teams for some of the world's leading organizations like Microsoft, Lifeforce (Tony Robbins) and OTL alongside unicorns such as 24Seven, ABHI, and Graana. In addition, to ensure quality and commitment to client data security, the company is now ISO 270001 certified. Services: · Offshore Engineering Teams · Custom Software Development · Dedicated Development Center · Application Modernizations · Cloud Services and Solutions · Modern Workplace Solutions · Digital Transformation Strategy · AI Consulting · AR/VR and Digital Twins · eCommerce Solutions Awards and Achievements: Top 1000 Companies Clutch Global 2023 Top Company in .Net Developers 2023 Clutch Global Fall 2023 Certifications & Partnerships: Adobe Commerce Cloud Solution Partner Microsoft Solution partner for business applications. Microsoft Solution Partner for Azure Data and AI.
