Senior Staff Engineer (Project and Delivery Manager - FinTech/ Digital Wallet)

Nagarro; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech consultancy is seeking a Project and Delivery Manager to lead the delivery of strategic digital transformation initiatives for a client's flagship digital wallet. The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of experience in project management, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in fintech. Responsibilities include managing cross-functional teams, overseeing agile delivery, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This role is based in Abu Dhabi.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project / delivery management, preferably in fintech or digital wallets.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale tech transformation and regulatory programs.
• Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures, microservices, and API integrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of strategic digital transformation initiatives.
• Manage regulatory and compliance-driven projects across digital platforms.
• Coordinate with cross-functional technical and business teams.

Skills

Project / delivery management

Stakeholder management

Agile / Scrum methodologies

Cloud-native architectures

API integrations

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Overview

The Project and Delivery Manager will lead the end-to-end delivery of strategic initiatives for client’s flagship digital wallet. This role demands strong leadership in project planning, execution, stakeholder management, and agile delivery across cross-functional teams. The manager will ensure timely delivery of modernization, regulatory, and customer experience enhancements while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of strategic digital transformation initiatives including modernization and migration to scalable architectures.
• Manage regulatory and compliance-driven projects across digital platforms.
• Coordinate with cross-functional technical and business teams for seamless integration and delivery.
• Oversee sprint planning, backlog grooming, and agile ceremonies in collaboration with Product Owners and Scrum Masters.
• Track project milestones, budgets, and risks, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory deadlines.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with internal and external stakeholders including vendors, compliance, and finance.
• Ensure production readiness through SIT, UAT, and non-functional testing phases.
• Maintain documentation including SOPs, delivery plans, and release notes.
• Provide regular status updates to senior leadership and program sponsors.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of experience in project / delivery management, preferably in fintech or digital wallets.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale tech transformation and regulatory programs.
• Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures, microservices, and API integrations.
• Familiarity with banking systems such as T24, CRM workflows, and digital onboarding.
• Proficiency in Agile / Scrum methodologies and tools (JIRA, Confluence).
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams across geographies.
• Experience with budgeting, vendor coordination, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• PMP, Prince2, or Agile certifications preferred.