Job Title: Project Manager – Banking Domain
Job Location: Dubai – UAE
Job Duration: 12 months extendable
Tasks and Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with senior management and stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, and
success criteria.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget
estimates.
• Align projects with the overall business strategy and ensure adherence to banking industry
regulations and standards.
• Lead project teams in executing plans, monitoring progress, and adjusting strategies as needed.
• Identify and mitigate risks, proactively addressing any obstacles that may impact project timelines
or outcomes.
• Ensure that projects are completed within budget, meeting quality standards and stakeholder
expectations.
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including business units, IT
teams, vendors, and regulatory bodies.
• Communicate project updates, risks, and achievements effectively to keep stakeholders informed
and engaged.
• Provide clear direction and guidance to project teams, promoting a collaborative and productive
work environment.
• Facilitate cross-functional teamwork, leveraging the expertise of various departments to achieve
project goals.
• Allocate resources efficiently, managing workloads and optimizing resource utilization.
• Coordinate with department heads and HR to ensure adequate staffing for project needs.
• Implement best practices and industry standards to ensure the quality and integrity of project
deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements specific to the banking sector.
• Reporting and Documentation:
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and change
requests.
• Generate regular project progress reports for management and stakeholders.
Technical skills and other qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field; MBA or PMP
certification is a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years of project management experience within the banking domain.
• Strong understanding of banking operations, products, services, and regulatory landscape.
• Able to articulate as the PM will be presenting to the Excoms on weekly basis
• Proficiency in project management methodologies, tools, and software.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage and lead diverse project teams.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities.
• Result-oriented approach with a track record of successful project delivery.