Senior Banking Project Manager

TAWANTECH; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Banking Project Manager to spearhead transformative projects within the banking sector. This role demands a results-oriented leader with a strong background in managing complex initiatives, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in digital banking projects and core banking system migrations, alongside a deep understanding of risk frameworks. Join a forward-thinking organization where your leadership will drive significant change and innovation in the banking landscape.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience in banking/financial sector.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and banking products.

Responsibilities

• Lead full project lifecycles for strategic banking initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory frameworks.

Skills

Project Management

Digital Banking Projects

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Master’s degree or MBA

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Confluence

Trello

Job description

Job Summary :

We are seeking a results-driven and strategic Senior Banking Project Manager to lead complex, high-impact initiatives across various departments within a leading bank in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will have extensive banking industry experience and a proven ability to manage large-scale projects related to core banking, digital transformation, regulatory compliance, and customer experience enhancements.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead and manage full project lifecycles for strategic banking initiatives, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and timelines.
• Define project scope, goals, success criteria, and deliverables in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation: charters, work breakdown structures, timelines, RAID logs, stakeholder maps, etc.
• Engage with cross-functional teams including IT, Operations, Risk, Compliance, Digital Banking, and third-party vendors.
• Ensure all projects comply with internal policies and regulatory frameworks, particularly SAMA guidelines.
• Oversee budgeting and financial tracking for project expenditures.
• Present progress reports and executive summaries to senior stakeholders and the steering committee.
• Facilitate change management processes and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Mentor and guide junior project managers and analysts across the PMO function.
• Coordinate UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and support go-live readiness and post-implementation reviews.

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field.
• A Master’s degree or MBA is preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in project management, with at least 6 years in the banking/financial sector.
• Demonstrated success in leading digital banking projects, core banking system migrations, and enterprise-wide transformations.
• Strong understanding of banking products, customer journeys, regulatory compliance (especially SAMA), and risk frameworks.
• Proven experience in managing external vendors and regulatory relationships.
• Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, Trello).
• Advanced knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or PMI-ACP certification is highly preferred.

Preferred Knowledge & Technical Exposure :

• Core Banking Platforms (e.g., Temenos, Oracle FLEXCUBE, Finacle)
• Digital channels (Mobile Banking, Internet Banking)
• Open Banking APIs & Fintech integrations
• Regulatory Projects (KYC, AML, FATCA, Basel III)
• Cloud-based transformation (AWS, Azure)
• Cybersecurity risk management (if relevant to scope)