VP, Senior Product Owner

ATRIBS; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

This role targets leading end-to-end digital banking transformation programs within a major financial institution in the UAE, spanning strategy, business case development, and implementation with benefits realisation.

You will coordinate across business, technology, data and digital channels, leveraging AI, automation, data analytics and fintech partnerships to deliver customer-centric solutions. Open Banking frameworks and API-driven models form a core focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• PMP Certification mandatory; Agile/Scrum Certification preferred; Program Management or Change Management certification is advantageous.

Skills

PMP Certification

Agile/Scrum Certification

Open Banking/Open Finance

API Product Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline

Master's Degree

Job description

Requirements

Job Context

Specific accountabilities unique for the role which are not covered in Section 4 Provide analysis on current Digital Security models in place within PBGMarket analysis on what is deemed best in classMonthly reports on Digital exposures and proposed mitigating actionsInterface with FAB Technology teams and fintech partners on tactical and strategic solutions to deliver a robust Digital security solutionIn addition to the core Digital Security focus the role holder will provide Digital Analyst support to the Digital Banking initiatives and support the Head of Mobile in driving out the strategic Mobile roadmap

Frameworks Boundaries & Decision Making Authority

Functions within the framework and boundaries of Group policies as well as overall organisational and governance frameworks Authorised to take decisions as per the approved authorisation matrix

Qualifications and Experience

• Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline
  • Master's Degree preferred.
• Certifications
  • Mandatory: PMP (Project Management Professional) CertificationAgile/Scrum Certification preferred.Program Management or Change Management certification is advantageous.
• Experience
  • 15+ years of overall experience in Digital Banking, Product Management, Program Management, Enterprise Transformation, or Change Management within leading financial institutions.10+ years of experience managing large-scale, cross-functional transformation programs across business, technology, operations, data, and digital channels.Proven track record in delivering end-to-end digital transformation initiatives, from strategy and business case development through implementation and benefits realisation.Extensive experience in stakeholder management, engaging and influencing senior executives, business leaders, regulators, and technology partners.Strong experience leading initiatives in Digital Banking, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Data & Analytics, Open Banking, and FinTech-driven transformation programs.Hands-on experience working within Agile, Scrum, SAFe, and Hybrid delivery environments.Deep understanding of Open Banking/Open Finance frameworks, ecosystem partnerships, and API-driven business models.Demonstrated experience in API Product Management, including API strategy, lifecycle management, adoption, governance, and monetisation.Experience delivering Embedded Finance, Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS), and digital ecosystem propositions.Proven ability to collaborate with FinTechs, technology providers, ecosystem partners, and third-party platforms to launch innovative customer-centric solutions.Strong commercial acumen with experience defining product roadmaps, business cases, KPIs, and value realisation frameworks.Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, Engineering, or related discipline. Master's degree preferred.Professional certifications such as PMP, Agile, Scrum, SAFe, Product Management, or Open Banking/Open Finance certifications are highly desirable.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline
  • Master's Degree preferred.
• Certifications
  • Mandatory: PMP (Project Management Professional) CertificationAgile/Scrum Certification preferred.Program Management or Change Management certification is advantageous.
• Experience
  • 15+ years of overall experience in Digital Banking, Product Management, Program Management, Enterprise Transformation, or Change Management within leading financial institutions.10+ years of experience managing large-scale, cross-functional transformation programs across business, technology, operations, data, and digital channels.Proven track record in delivering end-to-end digital transformation initiatives, from strategy and business case development through implementation and benefits realisation.Extensive experience in stakeholder management, engaging and influencing senior executives, business leaders, regulators, and technology partners.Strong experience leading initiatives in Digital Banking, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Data & Analytics, Open Banking, and FinTech-driven transformation programs.Hands-on experience working within Agile, Scrum, SAFe, and Hybrid delivery environments.Deep understanding of Open Banking/Open Finance frameworks, ecosystem partnerships, and API-driven business models.Demonstrated experience in API Product Management, including API strategy, lifecycle management, adoption, governance, and monetisation.Experience delivering Embedded Finance, Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS), and digital ecosystem propositions.Proven ability to collaborate with FinTechs, technology providers, ecosystem partners, and third-party platforms to launch innovative customer-centric solutions.Strong commercial acumen with experience defining product roadmaps, business cases, KPIs, and value realisation frameworks.Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, Engineering, or related discipline. Master's degree preferred.Professional certifications such as PMP, Agile, Scrum, SAFe, Product Management, or Open Banking/Open Finance certifications are highly desirable.