# Programs Director

**Company:** [Rainmaking](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/oAQngNrA6wMQdPd4y22qQq.md)
**Location:** Amman, Jordan
**Workplace:** hybrid
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** MENA

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## Description

📍 **Location:** Amman, Jordan (open to travel across GCC & MENA)

🧭 **Reports to:** MENA CEO

💼 **Experience:** 10+ years

🏢 **Company:** Rainmaking & Startupbootcamp MENA

### 🚀 **About Rainmaking & Startupbootcamp**

Rainmaking & Startupbootcamp are among the world’s leading innovation companies (venture building and ecosystem enablement).  
We work with **governments, corporates, and startups** to design, launch, and scale innovation programs and venture studios that drive real impact.

Across MENA, we’ve partnered with leading entities in **Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Kuwait, Egypt, and Jordan** - shaping ecosystems and building the next generation of startups.

We’re hiring a **Programs Director** to **lead our program delivery and operations across MENA**.  
This is a **strategic and hands-on leadership role,** ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments, loves solving complex challenges, and can manage multiple teams and programs across the region.

## Requirements

🔧 **What You’ll Do**

-   Lead and oversee the **end-to-end delivery** of innovation, accelerator, and venture programs
-   Act as **Program Director** on flagship projects across MENA
-   Manage and mentor a team of **Program Managers and Associates**
-   Ensure **operational excellence** and consistent application of Rainmaking’s methodologies
-   Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and startups
-   Drive **regional deployments** and represent Rainmaking at ecosystem events
-   Contribute to **business development** through program design and proposal support
-   Own your business unit **P&L**

### 🧩 **What We’re Looking For**

-   10+ years’ experience in **program management, consulting, or innovation leadership**
-   Proven track record delivering **accelerators, innovation programs, or venture studios**
-   Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
-   Excellent English communication (Arabic is a plus)
-   Thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial settings
-   Willingness to **travel or temporarily relocate** within MENA