Project Lead – Data Management Framework

TalentRecruit Software Private Limited; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 260,000 - 480,000; Part time

Job summary

TalentRecruit Software Private Limited in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Project Lead – Data Management Framework Delivery to support the Project Manager in day-to-day execution, tracking, and coordination of DMF initiatives, ensuring delivery activities progress as planned.

The role requires driving execution discipline across workstreams, maintaining trackers, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring that tasks, dependencies, and deliverables are actively progressing.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in technology transformation.
• Proven hands-on delivery experience (not just governance or reporting).
• Banking/financial services experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution discipline across workstreams.
• Maintain detailed trackers and documentation.
• Coordinate stakeholders to ensure progress of tasks, dependencies and deliverables.
• Work with delivery teams to understand data tools, platforms and system dependencies.

Skills

Data Governance

Data Management Framework

Project Management

Data quality processes

Data lineage

Job description

ID 5611

Posted 10 Days ago

Job Location Abu Dhabi (Work From Office)

Job Type Contract

Job Description

The Project Lead – Data Management Framework (DMF) Delivery supports the Project Manager\\Program Director in the day-to-day execution, tracking, and coordination of DMF initiatives, ensuring delivery activities are progressing as planned at a granular level.

The role is responsible for driving execution discipline across workstreams, maintaining detailed trackers, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring that tasks, dependencies, and deliverables are actively progressing.

The role requires working-level involvement with delivery teams, including basic understanding of data tools, platforms, and system dependencies, enabling effective coordination between Business, Data, and Technology teams..

Experience and Qualification

8–12 years of experience in:

Technology transformation

Proven hands-on delivery experience (not just governance or reporting).

Experience in banking / financial services highly preferred.

Certifications (preferred)

Exposure to regulatory environments (CBUAE, BCBS 239) preferred

Technical & Domain Expertise (Critical for This Role)

Basic to intermediate understanding of:

Data quality processes

Data lineage and metadata

Awareness of

Data flows and system dependencies

Ability to follow and track technical delivery tasks, even if not designing solutions.

Delivery Skills

Strong tracking and coordination capability

High attention to detail

Strong follow-through and ownership mindset

Ability to manage a high volume of parallel tasks

Strong organisation and documentation skills

Strong stakeholder management across business and technology

Ability to explain technical concepts in business language

Clear and concise executive communication

High attention to detail and structured thinking

Strong ownership mindset and accountability

Skills

Data Governance

Data Management Framework

Project Management