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

Halian | Managed Services, Recruitment Agency & Contract Staffing; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Halian Group in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead strategic transformation and process improvement initiatives within a regulated financial services environment. You will oversee end-to-end delivery of medium to large-scale programmes, including planning, governance, stakeholder management, implementation, and benefit realization.

The ideal candidate has strong project management expertise, a track record delivering complex change, and the ability to collaborate across

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Project Management, preferably in banking or financial services.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale transformation, regulatory, or process improvement programmes.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, BPR, Agile Delivery Frameworks, Lean Six Sigma principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop future-state operating models, value stream maps, implementation plans, and milestones.
• Lead end-to-end project management to meet scope, timelines, and budget.
• Apply PM methodologies including Agile, Lean Six Sigma, and BPR.
• Drive large-scale transformation across multiple business units.
• Define, monitor, and report project KPIs and benefits realization.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to ensure governance and alignment.
• Support continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Governance

Budgeting

Risk management

Agile delivery

Education

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

Master's degree preferred

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred

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. 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. Project Manager - Business Process Re-engineering in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates