Head of Complex Change: Banking Transformation Leader

RAKBANK; Dubai; On-site; AED 238,707 - 348,879; Full time

Job summary

RAKBANK is looking for a Head - Complex Change to oversee major banking transformation programmes in Dubai. This senior role involves leading complex initiatives across core banking, digital banking, and payments with executive accountability.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in transformation leadership and a proven track record in managing Tier-1 technology partners. This position offers high visibility and a critical role in driving the bank's strategic change efforts.

Qualifications

• 20 years of progressive technology and transformation leadership experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior delivery leadership role within a bank or regulated financial institution.
• Proven experience managing Tier-1 vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead RAKBANK's most complex transformation programmes across banking initiatives.
• Own executive delivery accountability for multi-year transformation programmes.
• Chair programme steering committees and governance forums.

Skills

Complex change leadership

Banking transformation

Programme delivery

Executive delivery accountability

Core banking transformation

Payments modernisation

Digital platform transformation

Risk mitigation

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Technology

MBA or PMI-PgMP certification

Job description

RAKBANK is looking for a Head - Complex Change to oversee major banking transformation programmes in Dubai. This senior role involves leading complex initiatives across core banking, digital banking, and payments with executive accountability.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in transformation leadership and a proven track record in managing Tier-1 technology partners. This position offers high visibility and a critical role in driving the bank's strategic change efforts.