Technical Project Manager

PayTech Nexus Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

PayTech Nexus Ltd. seeks a Technical Project Manager to lead the Jaywan integration within the Digital Banking division in Abu Dhabi. The role requires 8-12 years of technical project management experience in banking or fintech, with proven expertise in payment systems integration.

The incumbent will coordinate with IT Operations, Compliance, and external vendors, ensuring governance, security and regulatory standards are met while delivering planned milestones on time.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of technical project management experience in banking or fintech.
• Proven experience in payment systems integration.
• Experience with card schemes and payment platforms.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of UAE regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Jaywan integration project delivery from planning to closure.
• Coordinate with IT Operations, Compliance, and external vendors.
• Ensure governance, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage technical dependencies across systems.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and resource allocations.
• Lead architecture design and feasibility assessments.
• Manage risks, issues, and change requests.
• Prepare progress reports for senior stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment with UAE Central Bank regulations.

Skills

PMP certification

PRINCE2 certification

Stakeholder management

Payment systems integration

Agile & Waterfall

API integration

Vendor management

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Confluence

Job description

Job Title: Technical Project Manager- Jaywan Integration

Term: 12 months

Location: Abu Dhabi

Division: Digital Banking

Reports to: Head of Technology Delivery/ Program Manager

Relevant experience: 8-12 years in technical project management within banking or fintech with proven experience in payment systems integration.

Mandatory requirements: PMP or PRINCE2 certification; experience in card schemes and payment platforms; strong stakeholder management skills.

Purpose of the Project

To manage the integration and establishment of Jaywan scheme within FABs ecosystem ensuring seamless technical implementation compliance with regulatory standards and alignment with business objectives.

Core Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery for Jaywan integration including planning execution and closure.
• Coordinate with internal teams (IT Operations Compliance) and external vendors.
• Ensure adherence to clients governance security and compliance frameworks.
• Manage technical dependencies across multiple systems and platforms.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans timelines and resource allocation.
• Oversee technical feasibility assessments and integration architecture design.
• Manage risks issues and change requests throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Central Bank regulations and client security standards.
• Prepare and present progress reports to senior stakeholders.

KPIs

• On-time delivery of integration milestones.
• Zero critical defects post-deployment.
• Compliance audit clearance.
• Stakeholder satisfaction score 90%.

Knowledge and Experience

• Strong understanding of payment systems card schemes (Visa Mastercard Jaywan) and banking integration processes.
• Expertise in Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Familiarity with API integration middleware and core banking systems.
• Proven track record in managing vendor relationships and third-party integrations.

Mandatory Skills**

• Certifications: PMP PRINCE2 or PMI-ACP; ITIL preferred.
• Technical Skills: API management SDLC cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) cybersecurity basics.
• Tools: Jira MS Project Confluence.
• Soft Skills: Leadership stakeholder communication problem-solving adaptability.