Project Manager – Banking & Testing

Systems Arabia; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Arabia is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Banking & Testing to lead end-to-end delivery within the banking and financial services domain. The role demands strong project management acumen, hands-on software testing expertise, and solid banking systems knowledge.

You will oversee testing activities including planning, execution, defect management, and UAT while coordinating with cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure timely, within-scope project delivery that complies with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
• Proven experience in project management within banking and financial services sector.
• Strong testing, QA, and UAT management background.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end banking technology projects within scope, budget and quality.
• Oversee testing activities including test planning, execution, defect mgmt and UAT.
• Coordinate with business stakeholders, dev, QA, and vendors.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, resources and risk strategies.
• Ensure implementation of testing methodologies and QA best practices.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and implement mitigations.
• Manage stakeholder communication, reporting, and escalation.
• Ensure alignment with banking regulations and requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in delivery and testing processes.

Skills

Project management

Banking domain

Software testing

UAT management

SDLC/STLC

Agile

Waterfall

JIRA

MS Project

Stakeholder mgmt

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

PMP

PRINCE2

ISTQB

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/BA

Tools

JIRA

MS Project

Job description

Systems Arabia is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Banking & Testing to lead and manage end-to-end project delivery within the banking and financial services domain. The ideal candidate should have strong project management expertise, hands-on experience in software testing and quality assurance, and a solid understanding of banking systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end banking technology projects, ensuring timely delivery within defined scope, budget, and quality standards.
• Oversee testing activities, including test planning, execution, defect management, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, development teams, QA teams, and vendors.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
• Ensure effective implementation of testing methodologies and quality assurance best practices.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Manage stakeholder communication, project reporting, and escalation processes.
• Ensure project deliverables align with banking regulations, business requirements, and organizational standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery and testing processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in project management within the banking and financial services sector.
• Strong background in software testing, quality assurance, and UAT management.
• Experience managing banking applications, digital banking platforms, or core banking systems.
• Good understanding of SDLC, STLC, Agile, and Waterfall methodologies.
• Proficiency in project management and testing tools such as JIRA, MS Project, or similar platforms.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
• PMP, PRINCE2, ISTQB, or Agile certifications will be an added advantage.
• Prior experience working in Saudi Arabia or the GCC banking sector will be preferred.
• Candidates based in KSA with immediate joining availability will be given preference.