Project Manager – Cards Banking Domain
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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager for a leading bank in the UAE with a strong background in Cards Management and end-to-end project delivery within Cards and Payments. The ideal candidate has 10-15 years of banking experience, expertise in Card Management Systems, and knowledge of UAE banking regulations.
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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
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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