Senior Program Manager

Avanza Solutions; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanza Solutions in Dubai seeks a Senior Program Manager for banking technology programs. This on-site role leads end-to-end delivery, coordinates cross-functional teams, and ensures governance, risk, and regulatory alignment with client objectives.

You will drive stakeholder engagement with senior banking leaders, shape program scope and timelines, monitor milestones and budgets, and contribute to continuous improvement of Avanza’s digital banking solutions.

Qualifications

• Program and project management skills within banking or financial services environments.
• Expertise in digital banking solutions, core banking processes, payments, and regulatory compliance.
• Stakeholder management and client relations with senior business and technical leaders.
• Requirements analysis, process mapping, risk assessment, and problem-solving to drive scalable program outcomes.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and mentoring across product, engineering, and operations.
• Familiarity with enterprise technology environments, integration projects, and modern digital platforms including AI and automation.
• Academic background in business/finance/technology; PMP/PRINCE2/Agile certifications are a strong advantage.
• Proven success delivering large-scale banking/fintech programs; able to work on-site in Dubai in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex banking technology programs from initiation to delivery.
• Oversee end-to-end project delivery, governance, risk, and quality standards.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align objectives and timelines.
• Manage program scope, milestones, budgets, and client communications.
• Foster strong client relationships and contribute to strategic planning and continuous improvement of Avanza’s digital banking solutions.

Skills

Program & project management

Digital banking solutions

Stakeholder management

Requirements analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Enterprise technology environments

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business/finance/technology

Professional certifications: PMP/PRINCE2/Agile

Job description

Company Description

Avanza Solutions, founded in 2000, is a global provider of innovative digital platforms and services that enable organizations to drive digital transformation. The company operates as a premier digital hub, specializing in solutions for digital banking, customer experience management, artificial intelligence, blockchain, smart city applications, business automation, and cognitive platforms. Avanza serves clients across banking, finance, telecommunications, insurance, pharmaceuticals, government, and other sectors, delivering people‑centric innovation and automation. Through its advanced technologies and tailored solutions, Avanza has significantly influenced the operational, financial, and functional landscapes of enterprises worldwide, helping them achieve greater efficiency, agility, and growth.

Role Description

The Senior Program Manager – Bank only role is a full-time, on-site position based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This role is responsible for leading complex banking technology programs, overseeing end-to-end project delivery, and ensuring alignment with client objectives and regulatory requirements. The Senior Program Manager will manage cross-functional teams, coordinate stakeholders, define program scope and timelines, and monitor progress against milestones, budget, and quality standards. Day-to-day activities include driving program governance, mitigating risks and issues, facilitating communication between business and technical teams, and supporting change management and user adoption. The role also involves building strong relationships with banking clients, identifying opportunities for improvement, and contributing to strategic planning and continuous enhancement of Avanza’s digital banking solutions.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong program and project management skills, including portfolio oversight, governance, planning, and execution within banking or financial services environments.


• Candidates should possess expertise in digital banking solutions, core banking processes, payment systems, and regulatory and compliance frameworks relevant to financial institutions.


• Candidates should possess skills in stakeholder management, client relationship building, negotiation, and effective communication with senior business and technical leaders.


• Candidates should possess abilities in requirements analysis, process mapping, risk assessment, and problem‑solving to drive scalable and sustainable program outcomes.


• Candidates should possess experience in leading cross‑functional teams, mentoring team members, and fostering collaboration across product, engineering, and operations.


• Candidates should possess familiarity with enterprise technology environments, integration projects, and modern digital platforms, ideally including AI, automation, and customer experience solutions.


• Relevant academic background, such as a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, finance, technology, or a related field; professional certifications like PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile are a strong advantage.


• Demonstrated success in delivering large‑scale banking or financial technology programs, with the ability to work on‑site in Dubai and adapt to a fast‑paced, multicultural environment.