Lead Project Manager

Finastra; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited vacation

Hybrid working arrangements

Wellbeing program

Health & financial security

Inclusion and diverse communities

Job summary

Finastra in Dubai seeks an experienced Lead Project Manager to plan, execute and deliver client-facing projects on time and within budget. You will coordinate consultants and internal resources, define objectives, and oversee quality control across the project lifecycle.

You will maintain strong client relationships, ensure adherence to contractual obligations, and work to optimize financial returns on projects while upholding Finastra’s reputation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of end-to-end Project Management experience
• Fluent in Arabic; native-level proficiency is highly preferred
• Experience with customer-facing projects and not internal to the organization
• Experience with project management techniques and tools
• Customer driven and able to work within a team environment
• Direct work experience leading large scale initiatives in a service environment

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and finalize projects within deadlines and budget
• Coordinate resources and consultants/contractors to deliver projects
• Define project objectives and oversee quality control
• Maintain good client relationships and protect Finastra reputation
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and deliverables
• Provide regular project status updates and governance
• Identify dependencies, risks and resolve conflicts

Skills

Project management

Arabic language

Stakeholder management

Job description

Who are we?

At Finastra, we’re a global leader in financial services software, dedicated to expanding access to financial services and shaping what’s next for the industry. Our technology powers mission‑critical solutions across Lending, Payments and Universal Banking, supporting over 7,000 customers, including 80% of the world’s top 50 banks, in more than 110 countries.

What will you contribute?

Plan, execute and finalize projects according to agreed deadlines and within the client’s budget. This includes coordinating resources and efforts of consultants and/or third-party contractors in order to deliver projects according to plan or apply strong change control management as required. The Project Manager will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle. At all times establish and maintain good working relationships with the client and reinforce the Finastra reputation. The Project Manager is also financially responsible on projects they manage

The Lead Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that the projects are executed in line with all contractual obligations to the client in a professional, cost-effective and timely manner, ensuring that Finastra achieves (or improves upon) the planned financial return from the project

Key Responsibilities

• Produce, maintain mechanism
• Manages project end toproject plans
• Ensure project is delivered within scope, budget, on schedule
• Establish project governance end adhering to Finastra PM methodology
• Manage project staff and resources, Effective reporting through regular project status reports, adhoc reports as appropriate
• Direct project from beginning to end. Define goals and support in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Effective communicate with project stakeholders and team members
• Identify and resolve conflicts within project team
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path

Requirements and Qualifications

• 7+ years of end-to-end Project Management experience
• Fluent in Arabic; native-level proficiency is highly preferred
• Experience must be with customer-facing projects and not internal to the organization
• Candidates must be fluent in Arabic; native-level proficiency is highly preferred
• Experience in both theoretical and practical aspects of project managementli>
• Experience with project management techniques and tools
• Customer driven and have the ability to work within a team environment
• Direct work experience in a project management capacity. Previous experience successfully leading large scale innovation, growth and continuous improvement projects in a service environment

We are proud to offer a range of incentives to our employees worldwide. These benefits are available to everyone, regardless of grade, and reflect the values we stand for:

• Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, subject to local regulations and business priorities. Benefit from hybrid working arrangements and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.
• Well‑being: Access confidential one‑to‑one support through our Employee Assistance Program, connect with our network of Wellbeing Champions and Gather Groups, and take part in monthly events and initiatives designed to help you thrive—inside and outside of work.
• Health & Financial Security: Medical, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, lifestyle, and other benefits.*
• Sustainability: Paid time off for volunteering and donation‑matching opportunities to support causes that matter to you.
• Inclusion: Get involved in our inclusion communities, such as Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, and Women@Finastra—open to everyone who wants to participate and contribute.
• Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.
• Recognition: Take part in our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and share your voice through regular employee surveys that help shape our culture and ways of working.
• *Specific benefits may vary by location.

At Finastra, each individual is unique—bringing their own ideas, perspectives, cultural backgrounds, and experiences. We learn from one another, value what makes us different, and create an environment where everyone feels included, supported, and able to be their authentic selves.

Be unique. Be exceptional. Help us make a difference at Finastra.