Project Manager Contract

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.