Senior Project Manager

-; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead strategic projects that support organizational goals. The ideal candidate will have 12-15 years of experience, with a strong background in banking or financial IT. Responsibilities include project lifecycle management, compliance with EPMO standards, and stakeholder communication. This role demands excellent leadership and collaboration skills, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest quality standards.

Qualifications

• 12-15 years of total experience, with at least 8-10 years in project management.
• Experience within Banking / Financial Services IT is preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office and project management software.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project and program management methodologies

MS Project

Analytical problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Business

Project Management Certifications - PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP

Tools

MS Office Applications

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.

Minimum Experience

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