Project Manager – Cards Banking Domain
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About the Role
DICETEK LLC seeks an experienced Project Manager for a leading UAE bank, specializing in Cards Management and end-to-end project delivery within the Cards and Payments portfolio. The role requires 10-15 years of banking experience, strong expertise in Card Management Systems, and vendor management skills.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the successful end to end delivery and execution of projects within card business domain
- Act as the primary liaison between internal teams and vendors, ensuring seamless coordination
- Manage project lifecycles, including requirements gathering, functional specs, process flow mapping, testing, and implementation
- Proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks, involving relevant stakeholders as needed
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones for successful execution
- Monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
- Facilitate collaboration between technical teams and business units for smooth implementation
- Provide regular project status updates, dashboards, and reports to senior leadership
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations throughout project execution
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Technology, or related field
- 10 15 years of banking industry experience with proven track record in project management and delivery of complex projects within Cards Technology domain
- Strong expertise in Card Management Systems (CMS)
- Proven ability to manage schedules, resources, and budgets
- Experience with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, MS Project)
- Strong understanding of SDLC, IT infrastructure, systems integration, and payments architecture
- Vendor management experience
- Knowledge of UAE banking regulations and Consumer Protection Regulations (preferred)
- Fluent in English
- Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent (highly desirable)
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Job Summary
- We are seeking an experienced Project Manager for a leading bank in the UAE with strong background in Cards Management and hands on experience delivering end to end projects within Cards and Payments portfolio.
- The ideal candidate must have prior experience in the banking sector within the UAE, with a solid understanding of both technical and functional requirements, ensuring compliance with banking standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the successful end to end delivery and execution of projects within card business domain.
- Act as the primary liaison between internal teams and vendors, ensuring seamless coordination.
- Manage project lifecycles, including requirements gathering, functional specs, process flow mapping, testing, and implementation.
- Proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks, involving relevant stakeholders as needed.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones for successful execution.
- Monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Facilitate collaboration between technical teams and business units and relevant stakeholders for smooth implementation.
- Provide regular project status updates, dashboards, and reports to senior leadership.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations throughout the project execution.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (i.e. Project Management, Engineering, Technology, or related).
- 10 15 years of banking industry experience with a proven track record in project management and delivery of complex projects within Cards Technology domain.
- Strong expertise in Card Management Systems (CMS).
- Proven ability to manage schedules, resources, and budgets while delivering high quality projects.
- Experience working with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, MS Project).
- Strong understanding of SDLC, IT infrastructure, systems integration, and payments architecture (i.e. CMS, Payment Gateway, Core Banking, Fraud Detection, Authorization, Clearing & Settlement).
- Vendor management experience, including coordination with third party providers and IT teams.
- Knowledge of UAE banking regulations and Consumer Protection Regulations (preferred).
Skills & Competencies
- Fluent in English.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent problem solving and risk management abilities.
- Domain expertise in cards technology.
- Technical proficiency in project management methodologies and best practices.
- Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent in project management are highly desirable.
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