Project Manager - Banking

Virtusa; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtusa Corporation in Dubai seeks an experienced Project Manager to drive regulatory and new product implementation for Global Markets & Treasury projects. You will define scope, plan resources, manage risks and ensure on-time delivery within budget.

You will collaborate with senior management and stakeholders to align with business objectives and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements. Ideal candidates have strong knowledge of capital markets, stakeholder management and experience

Responsibilities

• Drive regulatory and new product implementation for Global Markets & Treasury projects.
• Define project scope, goals and deliverables with senior management and stakeholders.
• Identify all phases, activities and efforts needed to complete the project.
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule within scope and approved budget.
• Perform resource planning to identify resources required to complete the project successfully.
• Develop comprehensive project plans and baselines to track progress.
• Develop the communications methodology, frequency and method.
• Direct and manage project development through its life cycle: initiation, planning, execution, closure.
• Track and manage defects and fixes wherever necessary.
• Document inter-dependencies and list assumptions and constraints.
• Identify, manage and mitigate project risks throughout the lifecycle.
• Lead daily/weekly stand-ups and Project Board/Steer Co. meetings.
• Ensure team members have required information, timesheets and resources.
• Maintain knowledge of various delivery approaches (agile and waterfall) and delivery best practices.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Capital markets knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Agile & Waterfall

Job description

Job Requirements

The job accountabilities for the Project Manager include, but are not limited to the following

• Looking for Project manager to drive regulatory and new product implementation for Global Markets & Treasury projects .
• Basic Skills Basic understanding of Capital Markets Stakeholder management
• Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business objectives in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders ensuring technical feasibility
• Identify all the phases, activities and efforts needed to complete the project.
• Ensure that projects are delivered on schedule and within scope and approved budget
• Perform resource planning to identify all of the resources required to complete the project successfully
• Develop comprehensive project plans and establish baselines to track progress
• Develop the communications methodology, frequency and method.
• Direct and manage the project development throughout its life cycle: initiation, planning, execution, closure.
• Track and manage defects and fixes wherever necessary
• Document all of the project inter-dependencies and list assumptions and constraints.
• Identify, manage and mitigate project risks throughout the project lifecycle
• Responsible for optimal conflict resolution within the project team.
• Organize workshops, including selection of venue, creation and provision of materials, selection and invitation of attendees.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential pain points, and devise and implement contingency plans.
• Identify lessons learned, best practices and propose improvements to the project management process.
• Manage overall compliance with Legal, Audit, Risk Management divisions as well as compliance with external and Central bank regulations with respect to electronic and mobile banking solutions along with Business Owner.
• Lead daily/weekly stand-ups and Project Board/Steer Co. meetings.
• Ensure that all team members have the required information, timesheets and resources to carry out their tasks effectively
• Excellent understanding of Project Management, planning, monitoring project planning, monitoring & reporting within a large multi-faceted organization and a proven track record of delivery
• Knowledge of different approaches to deliver project, including agile and waterfall

Work Experience

7-10Years