Senior Project Manager

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

Job summary

A leading global financial company is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Abu Dhabi. The role involves leading large-scale technology initiatives with a focus on investment and enterprise systems, requiring extensive IT project management experience and robust stakeholder management skills. Successful candidates will possess relevant technical expertise and certifications, ensuring effective execution of complex projects in a high-stakes environment.

Benefits

Attractive salary including base and bonus

Annual home leave ticket

Full medical coverage

Schooling allowance for children

Qualifications

• 15+ years in IT project/program management, especially in asset management.
• Deep expertise in managing enterprise investment platform implementations.
• Proven track record in budget handling and change control.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of large-scale technology programs in investment and enterprise domains.
• Drive implementation of core investment systems.
• Manage complex, high-visibility programs effectively.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Delivery-focused Mindset

Budget Management

Agile Methodologies

Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Finance, or related field

PMP certification

Agile certification

Tools

SimCorp

Charles River

DealCloud

ERP Systems

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 Institution

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)

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