Fintech Project Manager & Scrum Master

XAD Technologies; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

XAD Technologies in Dubai is seeking a Project Manager / Scrum Master to guide strategic fintech initiatives, oversee full project lifecycles, and drive Agile practices across development teams.

You will bridge cross-functional stakeholders to ensure timely delivery, governance, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and leadership are essential, with certification and tooling proficiency valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 58 years of experience in project management with a strong background in Quality Assurance and Agile methodologies.
• Proven experience in the fintech or banking industry.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification is required.
• Proficiency with Agile frameworks such as Scrum Kanban or SAFe.
• Experience using Agile project management tools like Jira Confluence Trello or Microsoft Project.
• Strong problemsolving organizational and leadership capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) CI/CD pipelines DevOps practices and quality assurance principles.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the endtoend execution of strategic projects ensuring delivery within scope timeline and budget.
• Serve as Scrum Master by facilitating Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning daily standups retrospectives and reviews.
• Act as the primary liaison between stakeholders development teams product owners and other departments to maintain clear and effective communication.
• Proactively identify project risks and implement timely mitigation strategies.
• Track and report on project progress using tools such as Jira Trello Azure DevOps or similar.
• Foster a collaborative and highperforming team environment with a strong focus on continuous improvement.
• Mentor and coach team members on Agile best practices and principles.
• Drive process enhancements and promote Agile maturity within the organization.
• Ensure the removal of project impediments to keep teams on track and aligned with project goals.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Scrum Master

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Trello

Azure DevOps

Microsoft Project

Job description

XAD Technologies in Dubai is seeking a Project Manager / Scrum Master to guide strategic fintech initiatives, oversee full project lifecycles, and drive Agile practices across development teams.

You will bridge cross-functional stakeholders to ensure timely delivery, governance, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and leadership are essential, with certification and tooling proficiency valued.