Senior Project Manager

Stryker Corporation; Sharjah; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare solutions provider is seeking a Senior Project Manager for their Enterprise Project Management Office. This role focuses on the planning and execution of strategic initiatives within the banking sector. Candidates should have 12-15 years of total experience, including at least 8-10 years in project management, alongside relevant certifications like PMP. Strong skills in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration are essential, along with proficiency in project management tools.

Qualifications

• 12-15 years of total experience, with 8-10 years in project management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Experience in Banking or Financial Services IT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects throughout the entire lifecycle.
• Define clear, measurable project objectives supporting organizational strategy.
• Drive compliance with EPMO standards and maintain accurate project documentation.

Skills

Project and program management methodologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Business

Project Management Certifications - PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

PPM Software (MS EPM, Clarity, Jira)

Job description

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Manager to join our Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO). This role is critical in leading the planning, execution, and successful delivery of strategic, bank‑wide initiatives that align with our long‑term objectives. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, cross‑functional collaboration, and problem‑solving expertise to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead and manage projects throughout the entire lifecycle - from ideation and initiation through execution, closure, and post‑implementation review.
• Define clear, measurable project objectives that directly support organizational strategy.
• Drive compliance with EPMO standards, governance, and audit requirements, maintaining accurate project records and documentation.
• Manage stakeholder expectations by conducting regular updates, progress reports, and steering committee reviews.
• Plan, lead, and monitor project teams to deliver on scope, quality, cost, and timelines.
• Conduct feasibility studies, vendor evaluations (RFI/RFP), and risk assessments to support solution/vendor selection.
• Collaborate with third‑party vendors, service providers, and internal teams to ensure deliverables meet specifications.
• Oversee resource allocation, contracts, budgets, and financial tracking to ensure efficient project execution.
• Implement quality assurance, governance, and change control processes for risk mitigation and issue resolution.
• Capture lessons learned and conduct post‑implementation reviews to measure value delivery and enable continuous improvement.

Key Skills:

Core Project Management Skills

• Strong expertise in project and program management methodologies.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, MS Project, Visio, and PPM tools (MS EPM, Clarity, Jira).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, risk management and process improvement skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross‑functional collaboration capabilities.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Negotiation, decision‑making, and creative problem‑solving abilities.
• Results‑driven, with high attention to detail and quality.
• Integrity, accountability, and active listening.

Technical Skills:

• Project & Program Management
• Solid understanding of systems architecture and technology development lifecycles.
• 12-15 years of total experience, with at least 8-10 years in project management, preferably within Banking / Financial Services IT.
• Comprehensive knowledge of financial services systems and interfaces.

Computer / System / Software Skills:

• MS Office Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio).
• MS Project.
• PPM Software (MS EPM, Clarity, Jira)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Business (Master's preferred).
• Project Management Certifications - PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP etc.
• 12-15 years of total experience, with at least 8-10 years in project management, preferably within Banking / Financial Services IT.