Project Manager - Core Banking

VAM Systems; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UAE is looking for a Project Manager specializing in Core Banking to oversee project delivery and stakeholder coordination. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in project management with at least five years of experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies. This full-time position requires effective coordination of business and IT teams to ensure project success within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Project Management.
• PMP certification or similar is a strong advantage.
• Experience with Core Banking projects or large-scale transformations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate between business teams, IT vendors, and stakeholders for project streams.
• Develop and monitor detailed project plans and timelines.
• Identify risks and ensure timely escalation for resolution.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Conflict resolution

Agile methodology

Waterfall methodology

Project planning

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

Project documentation tools

Job description

We are currently looking for Project Manager - Core Banking for our UAE operations with the following Skill set and terms & conditions.

Experience & Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in computer science Information Technology Business Administration or a related field

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar Project Management role

PMP certificate is a strong advantage or similar project certificate

Previous experience working on Core Banking projects or similar large-scale technology and business transformation initiatives

Solid understanding of both Agile and Waterfall project delivery methodologies

Strong skills in stakeholder management coordination and conflict resolution

Proven ability to manage project documentation plans and governance processes

Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines in complex project environments

Excellent communication stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure effective coordination between business teams IT vendors and other stakeholders for Core Banking and related project streams

Develop maintain and monitor detailed project plans timelines and key milestones

Track progress of project activities and ensure timely follow-ups on outstanding tasks and deliverables

Facilitate regular meetings prepare minutes of meetings and ensure clear action items are documented and followed up

Identify risks issues and dependencies ensuring timely escalation to relevant stakeholders for resolution

Drive alignment between technical teams and business requirements to ensure successful project outcomes

Maintain project documentation including plans reports status updates and governance records

Support validation testing coordination and quality checks to ensure project deliverables meet expectations

Monitor project performance and progress ensuring adherence to agreed timelines and quality standards

Additional Information :

Terms and conditions:

Joining time frame: maximum 4 weeks

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time