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

Expleo; Dubai; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) projects in Dubai. The role involves end-to-end project ownership and managing multiple high-impact initiatives, requiring over 15 years of experience and strong leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in project management.
• Strong understanding of GRC principles and best practices.
• Experience handling testing projects and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables while managing resources.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with GRC initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project alignment and support.

Skills

GRC Project experience

Project Management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Leadership

Technical Skills in GRC Tools

Education

UG or PG

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