Project Manager - Banking Domain

Stryker Corporation; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead large-scale technology and transformation projects within the banking sector. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of project management experience, including 5 years in the BFSI sector, with strong skills in Agile and Waterfall methodologies. This role requires excellent stakeholder management and the ability to navigate multi-vendor environments.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience, with 5 years in the BFSI sector in the UAE or GCC.
• Proven track record delivering end-to-end technology projects.
• Knowledge of local regulatory frameworks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver transformation projects in banking.
• Manage planning, budgeting, and execution of projects.
• Act as primary liaison between stakeholders and vendors.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

PMP certification

PRINCE2 certification

Scrum Master certification

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale technology and transformation projects within the banking and financial services sector. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, stakeholder management, and delivery capabilities, with hands-on experience managing complex, multi-vendor programmes in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver end-to-end technology or digital transformation projects across retail, corporate, risk, payments, or core banking functions.
• Drive project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution to meet defined scope, timelines, and quality standards.
• Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, technology teams, vendors, and regulatory bodies.
• Oversee requirements gathering, solution design, development, UAT, deployment, and post-go-live support phases.
• Manage cross-functional teams and ensure clear communication, alignment, and risk mitigation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project KPIs, manage change requests, and proactively resolve issues to ensure delivery within cost and time constraints.
• Ensure compliance with internal governance frameworks, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Prepare executive reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership and steering committees.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of project management experience with at least 5 years in the BFSI sector in the UAE or GCC.
• Proven track record delivering end-to-end enterprise technology, core banking, digital banking, or payment system projects.
• Strong experience in Agile and Waterfall methodologies. PMP / PRINCE2 / Scrum Master certification is an advantage.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including experience interacting with C-level executives.
• Ability to manage multi-vendor delivery environments and third-party integration projects.
• Knowledge of local regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g., UAE Central Bank guidelines) is highly preferred.