Project Manager - Retail Banking

Fusion Outsourcing; Doha; On-site; QAR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a dynamic Retail Project Manager to lead key initiatives, including the issuance of Himyan Cards and the management of Visa and Mastercard compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, experience in digital banking, and strong project management skills. This role offers an opportunity to drive projects in a leading financial context in Qatar.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management or digital banking within the financial services industry.
• Strong knowledge of retail banking products and services.
• Experience in Cards or Payments Business is preferred.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full cycle of retail banking projects.
• Oversee issuance of Himyan Cards for non-account holders.
• Ensure timely compliance with Visa and Mastercard mandates.
• Manage Mastercard migration projects.
• Oversee and execute UATs for new retail banking products.
• Build and maintain collaboration with stakeholders.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Retail Project Manager to lead and manage key initiatives within the bank. The role will focus on projects such as Himyan Card Issuance for Non-Residents, QAB Scheme Tokenization, Visa and Mastercard Mandate Fulfillment, Credit & Debit Card Migration, Segmentation, Virtual Cards, and Product Development-related User Acceptance Testing (UATs). The successful candidate will serve as the primary liaison between stakeholders and ensure seamless end-to-end project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management: Lead and manage the full cycle of retail banking projects, ensuring on-time and successful delivery.
• Himyan Card Projects: Oversee issuance of Himyan Cards for non-account holders and non-residents, and manage QCB Tokenization.
• Mandate Fulfillment: Ensure timely compliance with Visa and Mastercard mandates through effective stakeholder coordination.
• Cards Migration: Manage Mastercard migration projects, ensuring smooth transitions with minimal disruption.
• Product Development: Oversee and execute UATs for new retail banking products, ensuring all requirements are met before launch.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to align project objectives with business goals.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to minimize impacts on delivery timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in project management or digital banking within the financial services industry.
• Strong knowledge of retail banking products and services.
• Experience in Cards or Payments Business (preferred).
• PMP or equivalent project management certification (preferred).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and organizational abilities.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.