Project Manager (AI Innovation Hub)

First Abu Dhabi Bank; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Project Manager in Abu Dhabi. You will be responsible for planning and delivering AI initiatives, coordinating between teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in project management, preferably within financial services, with excellent communication skills and relevant certifications. Join us to make an impact in a dynamic industry.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience, preferably in AI or tech programs.
• Strong track record delivering complex, cross-functional projects.
• Experience developing and managing project plans for executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage AI project timelines and resource allocation.
• Coordinate execution across cross-functional teams, resolving risks.
• Track progress and drive issue resolution throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

AI and data understanding

Cross-functional team coordination

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or Business

Project management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2)

Job description

Join the UAE’s largest bank and one of the world’s largest and safest financial institutions. Our focus is to create value for our employees, customers, shareholders and communities to grow through differentiation, agility and innovation. We are looking for top talent and your success is our success. Accelerate your growth as you help us reach our goals and advance your career. Be ready to make your mark a top company, in an exciting & dynamic industry.

Job Description

ROLE PROFILE:

Project manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring the delivery of AI initiatives across multiple use cases within the Innovation Hub, managing dependencies, risks, and resources to ensure projects delivery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and manage AI projects timelines, milestones, and resource allocation to ensure timely and efficient delivery
• Coordinate execution across cross-functional teams, resolving delivery risks and interdependencies proactively
• Track progress through detailed plans and RAID logs, driving issue resolution and change control processes
• Ensure compliance with internal governance, data, and regulatory standards throughout the project lifecycle
• Facilitate regular updates to leadership and stakeholders, ensuring clear visibility of status, blockers, and KPIs
• Drive continuous improvement by standardizing delivery practices and supporting scalability of execution frameworks

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience, preferably in AI, data, or tech programs within financial services
• Strong track record delivering complex, cross-functional projects in agile, hybrid, or waterfall environments
• Experience developing and managing project plans and preparing steering committee reporting for executive stakeholders
• Familiarity with AI/ML workflows and ability to coordinate across data science, engineering, and business teams
• Excellent planning, facilitation, and communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Educational qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Business, or another relevant field. Relevant project management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) are preferred

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