Project Manager - Banking & Payments

Unity Infotech; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Infotech in Dubai, UAE, is seeking a Project Manager to lead payments and banking product initiatives. You will drive end-to-end delivery, define scope and milestones, and coordinate across business, compliance, and technology teams to ensure on-time, on-budget outcomes.

The role requires 6–10 years of project management experience in banking/fintech, deep knowledge of payment systems, and strong communication with international clients. A PMP/Prince2/Agile certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of project management experience in banking, fintech, or IT services.
• Strong knowledge of payment systems (cards, SWIFT, ACH, real-time payments, UPI equivalents).
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and compliance standards in the GCC region.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project execution for payments and banking product implementations.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in alignment with client requirements.
• Collaborate with business analysts, product owners, and technical teams to translate needs into plans.
• Manage stakeholder communication across clients, compliance, and technology functions.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and compliance requirements in Bahrain and international markets.
• Prepare and present project status reports, dashboards, and executive updates.

Skills

Project management

Payment systems knowledge

Regulatory/compliance awareness

Stakeholder management

Multinational collaboration

Education

PMP/Prince2/Agile certification

Tools

JIRA

MS Project

Confluence

Job description

Role: Project Manager (Banking)

Work Location: Dubai, UAE

Role Overview

Unity Infotech is looking for a Project Manager to lead payments and banking product initiatives. This role requires strong functional expertise in financial services, excellent project management skills, and the ability to collaborate across business, compliance, and technology teams. You will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with regulatory standards.

Desired Skills & Competencies

• 6–10 years of project management experience in banking, fintech, or IT services.
• Strong knowledge of payment systems (cards, SWIFT, ACH, real‑time payments, UPI equivalents).
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and compliance standards in the GCC region.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools (JIRA, MS Project, Confluence, etc.).
• PMP/Prince2/Agile certification preferred.
• Experience working in multicultural environments and with international clients.

What You Will Do

• Lead end-to-end project execution for payments and banking product implementations.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in alignment with client requirements.
• Collaborate with business analysts, product owners, and technical teams to translate functional needs into actionable plans.
• Manage stakeholder communication across clients, compliance, and technology functions.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and compliance requirements in Bahrain and international markets.
• Prepare and present project status reports, dashboards, and executive updates.
• Drive process improvements and best practices in project governance.

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Unity Infotech (www.unityinfotech.com) is a leading technology solutions provider specializing in payments and banking products across the Middle East. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Dubai, with research & development and support centers in India and Bahrain, we partner with banks, financial institutions, and government organizations to deliver secure, innovative, and simplified digital solutions.

With a strong presence in the Middle East, we are at the forefront of digital transformation in the region, helping clients modernize legacy systems, adopt global standards like ISO20022/SWIFT, and embrace real‑time payments.

At Unity Infotech, we believe in:

• Innovation – building future‑ready financial solutions.
• Collaboration – working closely with clients and teams across regions.
• Growth – offering employees opportunities to learn, lead, and thrive.

Joining Unity Infotech means being part of a dynamic, multicultural environment where your work directly impacts the future of banking and payments in the GCC and beyond.