Project Manager - Issuing (Immediate joiners)

Expleo; Dubai; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UAE is seeking an experienced Project Manager specialized in banking and financial projects. The role involves managing end-to-end project lifecycles, ensuring timely delivery, and coordinating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of related experience and expertise in payment systems and card issuance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project management in the banking and financial domain.
• Strong background in handling Issuing projects.
• Expertise in payment systems and card issuance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end project management lifecycle.
• Identify and engage stakeholders from various departments.
• Develop and manage project budgets and track expenses.
• Implement effective quality assurance processes.

Skills

Project Planning and Execution

Stakeholder Management

Cross-Functional Coordination

Risk Management

Quality Assurance

Budget and Resource Management

Change Management

Job description

Overview

Project Manager - Issuing - Onsite

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in handling Issuing projects in the banking and financial domain. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within scope, with expertise in payment systems, credit/debit card platforms, and card issuance/acquisition processes.

• Project Planning and Execution: Lead the end-to-end project management lifecycle, including project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. Develop comprehensive project plans, defining project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Stakeholder Management: Identify and engage stakeholders from various departments and business units. Establish clear communication channels, manage stakeholder expectations, and ensure effective collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, analysts, testers, and infrastructure specialists, to ensure smooth project execution. Foster a collaborative and results-oriented environment to drive successful project outcomes.
• Risk Management: Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies. Monitor and control project risks throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring timely resolution and minimizing the impact on project timelines, budget, and quality.
• Quality Assurance: Implement effective quality assurance processes to ensure that project deliverables meet established standards and requirements. Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to define and execute appropriate testing and validation activities.
• Budget and Resource Management: Develop and manage project budgets, tracking expenses and resource utilization. Optimize resource allocation to maximize project efficiency while ensuring that project goals are met within allocated resources.
• Project Reporting: Generate regular progress reports, highlighting project status, key metrics, risks, and issues. Provide accurate and timely updates to stakeholders and senior management, facilitating informed decision-making and ensuring transparency.
• Change Management: Effectively manage project changes, assessing their impact on scope, schedule, and resources. Work closely with stakeholders to manage change requests, evaluate their feasibility, and implement approved changes while minimizing disruption.

Experience

10+ Years of Experience