PROJECT MANAGER - BANKING - DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION, DIGITAL, DATA, AI DELIVERY

Duncan & Ross Consulting; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross Consulting is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Banking Digital Transformation. You will lead data modernization, digital banking platforms, and AI delivery in a highly regulated banking environment, managing budgets, timelines, and cross-functional teams.

The role requires extensive PM experience, certifications in PMP/PRINCE2 and Agile, and strong familiarity with banking systems, cloud basics, and data architecture. Saudi market experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of project management in technology/IT.
• 5–7 years in banking or regulated financial services.
• Proven track record managing complex, multi-team projects with substantial budgets.
• Digital transformation or data platform project experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery for data, digital transformation, and AI initiatives
• Manage project scope, timeline, budget, and resource allocation
• Apply Agile and traditional project management methodologies
• Conduct stakeholder updates and steering committee reporting
• Ensure regulatory compliance and banking standards alignment
• Build and mentor project teams across matrix organization

Skills

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Azure DevOps

Jira

Banking systems understanding

AWS

Data architecture

API knowledge

Budgeting

Job description

About the job PROJECT MANAGER - BANKING - DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION, DIGITAL, DATA, AI DELIVERY

POSITION SUMMARY

Lead high-impact projects in data modernization, digital banking platforms, digital channels (mobile, web, API), and AI delivery. Manage budgets, timelines, and cross-functional teams in a regulated banking environment.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead end-to-end project delivery for data, digital transformation, and AI initiatives
• Manage project scope, timeline, budget, and resource allocation
• Apply Agile and traditional project management methodologies
• Conduct stakeholder updates and steering committee reporting
• Ensure regulatory compliance and banking standards alignment
• Build and mentor project teams across matrix organization
• Optimize resource allocation and manage financial performance

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• 8–12 years project management in technology/IT
• 5–7 years in banking or regulated financial services
• Track record managing complex, multi-team projects with substantial budgets
• Digital transformation or data platform project experience

Certifications (Required)

• PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2
• Agile Certification (CSM, CSPO, SAFe, or equivalent)

Skills

• Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint (advanced proficiency)
• Project management tools (Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar)
• Banking systems and architecture understanding
• Basic cloud platform knowledge (AWS, Azure)
• Data architecture and API knowledge
• Budget management and financial analysis

Knowledge

• PMBOK or Agile project management frameworks
• Banking regulatory compliance requirements
• IT governance and change management
• Vendor management and RFP processes

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Saudi Arabia or GCC banking experience
• Data modernization or AI/ML project delivery
• Digital banking platforms implementation
• Cloud migration or infrastructure projects