Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 12-15 Years
Industry: Banking and Financial Services
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly accomplished Project Manager with extensive experience in Data and Digital Transformation programmes. The role involves collaborating closely with C-suite executives, boards, and regulatory authorities to deliver large-scale, high-impact initiatives that drive measurable business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end delivery of complex data and digital transformation programmes, ensuring measurable business value and alignment with organizational strategy.
- Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership and regulatory bodies, particularly in alignment with the UAE Central Bank’s Program.
- Manage large-scale data modernization and digital enablement projects across multiple business domains.
- Oversee regulatory modernization programs to streamline operations, enhance governance, and ensure financial stability.
- Manage cross-functional teams and vendors, ensuring strong coordination between business, data, and technology stakeholders.
- Represent the organization as a thought leader in data and digital transformation across industry events, conferences, and executive forums.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- 12-15 years of total experience with a strong focus on Data and Digital Transformation programmes.
- Minimum 10 years of BFSI experience and 6-7 years of UAE Banking experience is preferrable
- Proven success in Banking, Financial Services, or Technology-led transformations.
- Strong track record of working with boards, C-suite leaders, and regulators on complex transformation initiatives.
- Deep understanding of data governance, analytics platforms, AI, and emerging financial infrastructure solutions (CBDCs, instant payments, Open Finance, digital ID, etc.).
- Expertise in program governance, budgeting, and stakeholder management.
- Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe Agile, Scrum, or equivalent preferred.
- Excellent strategic planning, execution, and leadership skills.
- Strong academic background with international exposure preferred.
Preferred Attributes:
- Ability to effectively bridge business strategies, data-driven decision-making, and technology innovation.
- Strong executive presence with exceptional communication and influencing skills.
- Deep understanding of the UAE’s financial and digital transformation landscape, including regulatory frameworks and modernization priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and deliver transformative outcomes in dynamic, multi-stakeholder environments.
