Delivery Manager - Digital

McKinsey & Company, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic technology consultant to lead transformative projects in the financial services sector. In this role, you will manage technology consulting engagements, ensuring high-quality solutions that align with clients' strategic goals. You will build strong relationships with key decision-makers, develop comprehensive technology roadmaps, and drive digital innovation. This position offers a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in IT transformation and digital advisory, while collaborating with talented teams to create impactful solutions. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to personal growth and professional development, where your contributions will shape the future of financial services.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in financial services with proven achievements.
• Strong understanding of technology/digital transformations.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology consulting engagements for financial services clients.
• Develop and execute technology roadmaps and digital transformation plans.

Skills

Problem Solving

Relationship Building

Digital Transformation

IT Transformation

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Information Technology

Engineering degree

Degree in Physics or Math

Tools

Digital Advisory Tools

Enterprise Architecture Frameworks

Data Transformation Tools

Job description

Your Growth

You will be based in one of our Middle East offices. Our core mission is to help organizations across the private sector implement transformations and build organizational and employee capabilities.

Your Impact

1. You’ll lead and manage technology consulting engagements for financial services clients including solution design & implementation ensuring the delivery of high-quality technology solutions.
2. You’ll build and maintain strong relationships with CXOs and key Technology decision-makers to deeply understand their IT transformation needs, challenges, and strategic priorities.
3. You’ll develop and execute comprehensive technology roadmaps and digital transformation plans for financial services clients.
4. You’ll demonstrate problem-solving and drive a structured approach to identifying and solving complex technology problems, leveraging industry best practices and methodologies.
5. You’ll strengthen the firm’s knowledge base by codifying learnings from projects, and sharing knowledge with your teams.
6. You’ll chart your own development journey, attending formal training programs, working with the partners you find most inspiring, and focusing on the business areas you are most passionate about.

Your qualifications and skills

• Undergraduate degree in information technology, engineering, physics, and math or a related field, with an outstanding academic record.
• 6+ years of private sector experience, with a clear record of achievements and proven drive for personal growth; international experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in Financial Services in at least one of the following areas: banking, insurance, wealth and asset management, public finance.
• Demonstrated experience in technology and digital advisory and implementation, with the ability to drive one or more core technology offerings: IT transformation and modernization, digital transformation, enterprise architecture, data transformation.
• Strong understanding of both business and technical aspects of technology/digital transformations within financial services, enabling the creation of value-driven technology strategies.
• Proven ability to define and implement digital and technology strategy that aligns with clients' strategic goals and drives digital innovation.
• Must have extensive experience in transforming and implementing strategic initiatives within financial services organizations, including experience with process re-engineering, technology adoption, and cultural change management.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following key service offerings is a plus: organizational development (including org. design/set up, talent management, etc.), transformational delivery (implementing large transformational programs), and productivity and performance improvement.
• Ability to successfully manage and deliver small – medium sized projects and/or manage small units with budget responsibility.
• Superior problem solving and relationship building skills, including a demonstrated high level of client service commitment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and with people across all levels of an organization.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively in English and Arabic.
• Willingness to travel.