SAS AML Technical Project Manager

LanceSoft Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Part time

Job summary

LanceSoft Middle East is seeking an experienced SAS AML technical Project Manager to lead a complex migration from SAS AML 7.1 to SAS Viya 4 in Dubai. You will own the end-to-end delivery, project planning, governance, risk management, and stakeholder alignment across SAS, Compliance, AML Operations, Technology, Infrastructure, Security, and related teams.

The role requires 12+ years in project management with large technology transformations, banking or regulated sector experience, and ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile certification, or equivalent project management qualification preferred.
• 12+ years of project management experience, including delivery of complex technology transformation or migration initiatives.
• Experience managing large-scale projects within banking, financial services, or regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end SAS AML migration project from project initiation through production deployment and transition to BAU support.
• Define and maintain the project plan, milestones, deliverables, resource requirements, dependencies, risks, and budget.
• Coordinate closely with SAS Professional Services/Implementation Partners, Compliance, AML Operations, Technology, Infrastructure, Security, Architecture, Testing, and Business teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Drive project execution and ensure all stakeholders meet their commitments and deliverables within agreed timelines.
• Facilitate requirements gathering, solution design discussions, migration planning, testing activities, cutover planning, and production readiness reviews.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology / Engineering

PMP / PRINCE2 / Agile certification

Tools

SAS AML

SAS Viya

Data migration tools

Job description

SAS AML technical Project Manager

Title: SAS AML technical Project Manager

Duration: 6 Months - On site, Location: Dubai

We have a new opportunity for "SAS AML technical Project Manager" with our client.

Job Summary

The Technical Project Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of the SAS Anti-Money Laundering (AML) migration program from SAS AML 7.1 to SAS Viya 4. The role will own project planning, execution, governance, stakeholder management, risk management, and successful implementation of the migration in collaboration with SAS, Compliance, AML Operations, Technology, Infrastructure, Security, and other key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end SAS AML migration project from project initiation through production deployment and transition to BAU support.
• Define and maintain the project plan, milestones, deliverables, resource requirements, dependencies, risks, and budget.
• Coordinate closely with SAS Professional Services/Implementation Partners, Compliance, AML Operations, Technology, Infrastructure, Security, Architecture, Testing, and Business teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Drive project execution and ensure all stakeholders meet their commitments and deliverables within agreed timelines.
• Facilitate requirements gathering, solution design discussions, migration planning, testing activities, cutover planning, and production readiness reviews.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile certification, or equivalent project management qualification preferred.
• 12+ years of project management experience, including delivery of complex technology transformation or migration initiatives.
• Experience managing large-scale projects within banking, financial services, or regulated environments.
• Strong stakeholder management experience with business, compliance, technology, and vendor organizations.

Technical Skills

• Experience managing SAS-related projects, preferably involving SAS AML, SAS Viya, or financial crime platforms.
• Strong understanding of application migration and transformation programs.
• Knowledge of AML systems, compliance processes, and financial crime technology platforms.
• Familiarity with data migration, system integration, testing, release management, and production deployment processes.
• Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Understanding of banking technology architecture, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance requirements.