IT Project Manager - Aladdin Project / Investment

Black Pearl; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager in Abu Dhabi. The role encompasses managing multiple technology projects and engaging with senior stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment and delivery of high-quality results in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in managing IT projects.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, international environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage full project lifecycle using Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies.
• Engage with stakeholders, lead cross-functional teams and ensure timely delivery.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, ensuring compliance with internal policies.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Job description

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

This role requires strong project execution capabilities , technical expertise , and a solid understanding of investment management operations . You will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of IT projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and compliance 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 project lifecycle in accordance with the organization’s project management methodology (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, budgets, and KPIs in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Track progress, manage dependencies, resolve conflicts, and ensure timely delivery.

Stakeholder & Team Engagement

• Engage and collaborate with senior stakeholders across business and technology teams.
• Lead cross-functional project teams, assigning responsibilities and facilitating coordination.
• Communicate clearly across all levels, providing updates, reports, and strategic insights.

Strategic Project Execution

• Manage a portfolio of technology projects, with a focus on application development, data analytics, infrastructure enhancements, and enterprise systems.
• Contribute to the execution of transformation initiatives that improve internal capabilities and operational performance.
• Identify risks, escalate issues, and implement mitigation strategies.

Budget, Procurement & Compliance

• Prepare and manage project budgets, ensuring alignment with financial planning and approvals.
• Lead procurement processes including RFP / RFQ drafting, vendor evaluation, and contract management.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, data security, legal frameworks, and audit standards.

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including plans, meeting minutes, status reports, and lessons learned.
• Deliver executive-level reporting and analytics to support decision-making.

Project Manager • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates