Director of Banking Transformation Programs

leading-edge

Dubai

On-site

AED 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

leading-edge is seeking a Project Director to oversee multimillion USD T24/TCB implementation programs. You will serve as escalation point beyond the Project Manager, coordinate activities across departments, and report to senior management on progress and issues.

You will mentor Project Managers, manage resources, ensure Temenos quality standards, participate in steering committees, and drive successful delivery in a demanding banking environment.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 20 years of information systems project management experience in a banking environment.
  • Experience managing multimillion dollar core banking transformation projects as a project/program director.
  • Familiarity with managing project financials (e.g., project cost, revenue forecast).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Project and Temenos Implementation Methodology.
  • Ability to assess implications of banking and technology trends.
  • Previous experience as a Project/Implementation Manager on client sites with IT technical and leadership qualities.
  • Ability to influence others at all levels and prioritize issues effectively.
  • Certification such as PMI or Temenos Project Management certification (or willingness to acquire certification).
  • Experience managing offshore development teams.
  • Flexibility for travel.
  • Excellent leadership and conflict management skills.
  • Global experience.
  • Ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines.
  • Experience with P&L ownership.

Responsibilities

  • Provide support to Project Managers to ensure coordination of project phases.
  • Ensure Temenos quality methods and standards are applied in project implementations.
  • Prepare, agree, and obtain sign-off on project definitions.
  • Acquire necessary resources from Temenos, clients, or external suppliers for project completion.
  • Guide and direct Project Managers.
  • Monitor project progress against plan and address any shortfalls.
  • Escalate unresolved issues within Temenos for resolution.
  • Coordinate project-related activities between various departments and the client.
  • Liaise with Temenos Senior Management on project/client issues.
  • Supply Forecasts/Budgets to Temenos Senior Management in a timely manner.
  • Act as a line manager to Project Managers/team members.
  • Participate in presales/sales activities to assess feasibility of contractual undertakings.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Project management
Banking domain
Leadership
Conflict management
Financials management
Temenos methodology
Stakeholder management
Travel flexibility
Offshore teams
Presales involvement

Education

PMI / Temenos Certification

Tools

Microsoft Project
Temenos Implementation Methodology

Job description

leading-edge is seeking a Project Director to oversee multimillion USD T24/TCB implementation programs. You will serve as escalation point beyond the Project Manager, coordinate activities across departments, and report to senior management on progress and issues.

You will mentor Project Managers, manage resources, ensure Temenos quality standards, participate in steering committees, and drive successful delivery in a demanding banking environment.

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