Project Manager

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

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Project Manager to join their PMO team in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have 7-9 years of experience in project management, preferably within the financial sector, and will be responsible for leading multi-disciplinary projects. Strong analytical, communication skills, and PMP certification are preferred. This role is focused on managing both technical and non-technical initiatives, ensuring successful project execution while collaborating with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 7-9 years of experience in project management, preferably in financial services.
• Experience in overseeing inter-dependent projects and change initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multi-disciplinary projects.
• Coordinate inter-entity dependencies to ensure seamless execution.
• Track and report project progress.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Project Planning

Risk Management

Cross-Functional Coordination

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

PMP Certification

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager – PMO

Location: Company onsite in ADGM

Reports to: Head of Project Management

Experience Required: 7–9 Years

Industry Preference: Financial Services

Job Summary

We are seeking a results-driven and organized Project Manager to join our Project Management Office (PMO). This role is ideal for professionals with 7–9 years of experience who have a strong track record of managing both technical and non-technical projects and change initiatives across various functional areas in a structured and disciplined manner.

The candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating cross-functional projects, driving business transformation initiatives, and ensuring effective execution of company-wide strategic and operational plans. This is not a technical project management role but requires the candidate to have sufficient understanding of technical implementations and their implications. The role requires fluency in managing project plans that involve technology, operational initiatives, policies and procedures changes/ updates, inter-entity coordination, and organizational readiness to support the business model.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multi-disciplinary projects and change initiatives across departments and entities of the group.
• Analyze and plan inter-dependent projects, initiatives and changes to ensure end-to-end coverage of the execution scope.
• Work with Head of Project Management to manage the portfolio of projects and changes and seek inputs for prioritization and demand management.
• Coordinate inter-entity dependencies (e.g., shared resources, deliverables, inter-dependent tasks and milestones) to ensure seamless execution.
• Conduct project and change portfolio reviews, including liaison with Department Heads for prioritization and re-planning.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, charters, roadmaps, and governance structures.
• Ensure project scope, timelines, and budgets are met and risks are proactively identified and mitigated.
• Act as the key liaison between stakeholders including senior management, business units, compliance, technology, and HR, within the scope of the projects being managed.
• Collaborate with department heads to ensure resource planning and staffing align with project needs and the overall project portfolio plan.
• Track and report project progress using dashboards, status reports, executive summaries, and presentations.
• Prepare high-quality presentations and reporting documents for management and steering committees.
• Apply problem-solving and analytical skills to resolve roadblocks. Follow proper escalation process to resolve project challenges and roadblocks.
• Lead and facilitate meetings, workshops, and project-related communications.

Key Requirements

• PMP Certification is preferred.
• 6–8 years of experience in project management, preferably in financial services, banking, or fintech organizations.
• Experience in working on PMO processes and templates, and in overseeing inter-dependent projects and change initiatives.
• Strong command over project planning – task bread-down, project scheduling, prioritization, communication, among others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and communicate across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional, technical and non-technical projects in dynamic environments.
• Skilled in developing frameworks and methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities; ability to synthesize complex information and develop actionable insights.
• Proficient in preparing high-quality presentations, reports, and executive summaries for internal and external stakeholders.
• Self-starter with strong organizational and time management skills.

Key Competencies

• Stakeholder Management
• Risk & Issue Management
• Project conceptualization planning and prioritization
• Cross-Functional Team Coordination
• Organizational Change Management