Senior Information Technology Project Manager

Thomas Ren Associates Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial company seeks a Senior Project Manager in Abu Dhabi. The role involves leading large-scale technology programs, requiring 15+ years of experience in project management, especially in the asset management field. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background and relevant certifications such as PMP and Agile. Attractive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Annual home leave ticket

Full medical insurance

Schooling allowance for children

Qualifications

• 15+ years in IT project/program management.
• Experience with enterprise investment platforms.
• Technical background in business analysis or development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of large-scale technology programs.
• Drive implementation of investment and corporate systems.
• Ensure governance and control on complex programs.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Change Control

IT Project Management

Agile Methodologies

Scrum

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

PMP certification

Agile certification

Tools

SimCorp

Charles River

DealCloud

ERP

HRMS

Job description

A Senior Project Manager is required for this global financial company based in Abu Dhabi.

You will be Degree Educated and will come from a leading Tier 1 Investment Company.

You will lead the delivery of large-scale, business-critical technology programs across both investment and enterprise domains. The successful candidate will drive the implementation of high-impact platforms, including core investment systems and corporate systems within a high-stakes institutional environment. The role requires a delivery-focused mindset, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to execute with discipline across complex initiatives.

You will have :-

• 15+ years in IT project/program management, with demonstrable success in the asset management or buyside domain.
• Deep expertise in managing implementations of enterprise investment platforms (e.g., SimCorp, Charles River, DealCloud) and corporate/enterprise platforms (e.g., ERP, Finance, HRMS, Procurement).
• Proven track record of handling budgets, scope governance, and change control on complex, high-visibility programs.
• Technical background in business analysis, development or system configuration, prior to moving into project management.
• Working knowledge and hands-on experience delivering projects using Scrum, Agile, and Waterfall methodologies; able to tailor approach based on project context.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field (required).
• PMP certification or equivalent (mandatory).
• Agile certification (e.g., PMI-ACP, Scrum Master, or SAFe) (mandatory).
• Additional certifications in financial systems or investment operations (e.g., CFA Level 1+, CAIA) are advantageous.

Attractive salary (base, bonus, annual home leave ticket, full medical, schooling allowance for children)