Senior Project Manager

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

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead strategic initiatives within its Project Management Office. The ideal candidate will have extensive project management experience, particularly in Banking/Financial Services IT, along with strong leadership and collaboration skills. This role will oversee project lifecycle management, ensuring all deliverables align with organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• 12-15 years of total experience.
• At least 8-10 years in project management.
• Experience preferably within Banking / Financial Services IT.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects throughout the entire lifecycle.
• Define clear project objectives.
• Drive compliance with EPMO standards.
• Manage stakeholder expectations with regular updates.
• Plan, lead, and monitor project teams.
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams.
• Oversee resource allocation and budgets.
• Implement quality assurance and governance processes.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews.

Skills

Project and program management methodologies

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Visio

PPM tools (MS EPM, Clarity, Jira)

Analytical problem-solving

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Business

Project Management Certifications - PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP

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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Business (Master's preferred).
• Project Management Certifications - PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP etc.

Minimum Experience:

12-15 years of total experience, with at least 8-10 years in project management, preferably within Banking / Financial Services IT.