Project Manager - Business Process Re-engineering (m/f/d)

Halian; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Halian is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead strategic transformation and process improvement initiatives within a highly regulated financial services environment. The role covers end-to-end delivery, governance, stakeholder management, and benefits realization, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to manage large-scale change programmes across multiple business functions, leveraging PM methodologies, BPR, Agile

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in project management, preferably within banking or financial services.
• Proven ability to deliver large-scale transformation, regulatory, or process-improvement programmes.
• Strong knowledge of PM methodologies, BPR, Agile Delivery, Lean Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Develop future-state operating models, value stream maps, implementation plans, documentation, timelines and milestones.
• Lead end-to-end project management to meet scope, schedule and budget.
• Apply PM methodologies including Agile, Lean Six Sigma, and BPR.
• Drive large-scale transformation across multiple units.
• Produce reports, business cases, proposals and stakeholder updates.
• Define and monitor project KPIs to measure programme success.

Skills

Project management

Transformation leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Governance & budgeting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Statistics/Quality/Finance

Master's degree

Job description

Project Manager - Business Process Re-engineering

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead strategic transformation and process improvement initiatives within a leading financial services environment.

Role Overview

This role will be responsible for managing medium to large-scale programmes and projects, driving business transformation, process optimization, and regulatory initiatives. The successful candidate will oversee end-to-end project delivery, including planning, governance, stakeholder management, implementation, and benefit realization, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to business objectives.

The ideal candidate will possess strong project management expertise, experience delivering complex change programmes, and a proven ability to work across multiple business functions in a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop future-state operating models, value stream maps, implementation plans, project documentation, timelines, and milestones.
• Lead end-to-end project management activities to ensure successful delivery against agreed scope, timelines, and budget.
• Apply project management methodologies and frameworks, including Agile, Lean Six Sigma, and Business Process Reengineering (BPR).
• Drive large-scale business transformation and process improvement initiatives across multiple business units.
• Develop and deliver project reports, business cases, proposals, presentations, and stakeholder updates.
• Define, monitor, and manage project KPIs to measure programme success and business outcomes.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews and measure project performance against baseline metrics and industry benchmarks.
• Manage cross-functional programmes involving regulatory compliance, operational improvements, and strategic initiatives.
• Identify, track, and mitigate project risks, issues, dependencies, and resource constraints.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment, governance, and successful programme execution.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and foster a culture of operational excellence.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in Project Management, preferably within banking or financial services.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale transformation, regulatory, or process improvement programmes.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Project Management methodologies
  • Business Process Reengineering (BPR)
  • Agile Delivery Frameworks
  • Lean Six Sigma Principles
• Experience managing cross-functional programmes with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong programme governance, budgeting, reporting, and risk management capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Statistics, Quality Management, Finance, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.

Halian Group

With over 28 years of experience, we have come to understand that innovation is the only way to provide agile, practical solutions that transform businesses and careers. Our resourcing and smart services help you to realise tomorrow's potential. Discover the amazing things possible when you bring the right people and the right technologies together.

At Halian, we recognise that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are essential to building high-performing teams for our clients. We are committed to connecting organisations with top talent from all backgrounds, ensuring that every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them unique.

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