IT Project Manager - Aladdin Project / Investment

Black Pearl Consult; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Pearl Consult seeks an experienced IT Project Manager at the Associate level to join the Technology Department in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on end-to-end IT project delivery for a North America–focused team within a prestigious financial services organization.

Candidate must have 10+ years in IT project management, strong leadership, and proven ability to manage both Agile/Scrum and Waterfall. PMP and PMI-ACP certifications are mandatory, with a Bachelor's in CS/IT required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related technical discipline (mandatory)
• PMP certification (mandatory)
• PMI-ACP or equivalent Agile certification (mandatory)
• 10+ years of IT project management experience, ideally in financial services or investment management
• Strong experience managing both Waterfall and Agile/Scrum projects
• Experience with application development, enterprise systems, and data projects is essential
• Experience working with global teams and coordinating across time zones

Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle using Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies
• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, budgets, and KPIs with stakeholders
• Track progress, dependencies, risks, issues, and ensure timely delivery
• Lead cross-functional project teams and engage senior stakeholders
• Communicate updates, reports, and strategic insights across levels
• Manage project budgets, procurement, and compliance with policies
• Maintain accurate project documentation and executive-level reporting

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Waterfall

Leadership

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / related

PMP certification

PMI-ACP or equivalent Agile certification

Tools

Aladdin platform

Job description

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and highlycapable IT Project Manager at the Associate level to join the TechnologyDepartment, supporting a high-performing North America-focused team withina prestigious and globally recognized financial services organization.

This role requires strong project execution capabilities, technical expertise, and a solid understanding of investmentmanagement operations. You will be responsible for the end-to-enddelivery of IT projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals andcompliance with internal policies and industry regulations.

The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced,international environment and will demonstrate outstanding leadership,communication, and analytical skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Delivery

• Manage the full projectlifecycle in accordance with the organization's project managementmethodology (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
• Define project scope,objectives, timelines, budgets, and KPIs in collaboration withstakeholders.
• Track progress, managedependencies, resolve conflicts, and ensure timely delivery.

Stakeholder & Team Engagement

• Engage and collaboratewith senior stakeholders across business and technology teams.
• Lead cross-functionalproject teams, assigning responsibilities and facilitating coordination.
• Communicate clearlyacross all levels, providing updates, reports, and strategic insights.

Strategic Project Execution

• Manage a portfolio oftechnology projects, with a focus on application development, dataanalytics, infrastructure enhancements, and enterprise systems.
• Contribute to theexecution of transformation initiatives that improve internal capabilitiesand operational performance.
• Identify risks, escalateissues, and implement mitigation strategies.

Budget, Procurement & Compliance

• Prepare and manageproject budgets, ensuring alignment with financial planning and approvals.
• Lead procurementprocesses including RFP/RFQ drafting, vendor evaluation, and contractmanagement.
• Ensure compliance withprocurement policies, data security, legal frameworks, and auditstandards.

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain accurate andup-to-date project documentation, including plans, meeting minutes, statusreports, and lessons learned.
• Deliver executive-levelreporting and analytics to support decision-making.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you need to meet the following criteria:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree inComputer Science, IT, or a related technical discipline (mandatory)
• PMP certification (mandatory)
• PMI-ACP or equivalentAgile certification (mandatory)

Experience:

• 10+ years of IT projectmanagement experience, ideally in financial services or investmentmanagement.
• Strong experiencemanaging both Waterfall and Agile/Scrum projects.
• Demonstrated success indelivering complex, cross-functional initiatives within strict timelinesand budgets.
• Prior exposure toapplication development, enterprise systems, and data projects isessential.
• Experience working withglobal teams and navigating time zone or regional coordination challenges.

Technical Skills & Knowledge:

• Deep understanding ofproject management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Confluence).
• Solid technicalgrounding in enterprise applications, data platforms, software lifecycle,cloud computing, and IT infrastructure.
• Knowledge of businesscontinuity, disaster recovery, data protection regulations, andcybersecurity frameworks.
• Experience in the implementation of Aladdin platform
• Familiarity withbudgeting tools and financial tracking in a technology projectenvironment.

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional stakeholdermanagement and communication abilities.
• High level of accuracyand attention to detail.
• Strong organizationalskills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confident decision-makerwho leads with clarity and accountability.