IT Project Manager - GRC Projects - Onsite - BFS - 15+ years

MEININGER Hotels; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain is looking for an IT Project Manager to manage Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) projects in the UAE. The role involves overseeing multiple initiatives, ensuring compliance, managing risks, and maintaining communication among stakeholders. Candidates should have over 15 years of experience and a solid understanding of GRC principles and tools, with a focus on leadership and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Experience leading GRC projects with 15+ years in project management.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills required.
• Leadership capability with problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables while managing resources.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with GRC initiatives.
• Communicate project progress and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

GRC Project experience

Project Management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Leadership

Technical Skills (GRC Tools)

Education

UG or PG

Tools

GRC Tools

Job description

Overview

Project Manager - Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) projects - Onsite - BFS - 15+ years experience

We are looking for experienced IT Project Manager(s) to lead multiple high-impact initiatives, including:

GRC Projects - Compliance, Risk, and Audit (running parallelly with different vendors)
AML Application Replacement - A business-critical transformation project

The role involves end-to-end project ownership from the bank's side - ensuring tracking, reporting, escalation, and documentation to meet aggressive timelines and successful delivery.

Based on the complexity and volume, we are open to deploying one or multiple PMs.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Execution: Defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables, developing project plans, and managing resources.
• Risk Management: Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with GRC initiatives.
• Compliance Management: Ensuring adherence to relevant regulations, laws, and internal policies.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborating with various stakeholders, including senior management, to ensure alignment and support for GRC projects.
• Communication: Effectively communicating project progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders.
• Documentation: Maintaining accurate project documentation, including plans, reports, and meeting minutes.
• Team Leadership: Providing guidance and support to project team members.
• Process Improvement: Continuously improving GRC processes and frameworks.
• Training and Awareness: Developing and delivering training programs to promote a culture of compliance.

Qualifications

UG or PG

Essential skills

- GRC Project experience

- Project Management

- Very good communication and Stakeholder management

- Technical Skills viz. GRC Tools

- Strong understanding of GRC Principles, Framework and Best practices

- Problem solving skills

- Leadership capability

- Should have handled Testing projects and Reporting

Desired skills

- Past project experience in UAE/Middle East projects

Experience

15+ years