Senior Technical Project Manager

-; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology firm in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Technical Senior Project Manager to lead high-impact projects in payments and digital banking. The ideal candidate will have strong Fintech expertise, extensive experience in managing Agile teams, and a proven track record of delivering large-scale fintech platforms. This position offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects while mentoring others.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years in IT project management with 4+ years in Fintech.
• Hands-on experience leading Agile teams.
• Strong knowledge of cloud technologies and API ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for complex fintech programs.
• Oversee project execution ensuring timely delivery and quality.
• Mentor junior PMs and promote best practices in Agile.

Skills

Agile methodology

Project management

Stakeholder management

Fintech knowledge

Cloud technologies

Communication skills

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Confluence

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Technical Senior Project Manager with strong Fintech expertise to lead high-impact projects in payments, digital banking, blockchain, regtech, and data‑driven platforms. You will drive projects end‑to‑end using Agile and hybrid methodologies, managing cross‑functional teams and stakeholders while ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and compliance requirements.

This role requires hands‑on knowledge of modern technology stacks, regulatory frameworks, and project management practices. You will play a critical role in aligning delivery with strategic objectives, mentoring engineers, and contributing to organizational growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end project management for complex programs involving multiple squads, technologies, and stakeholders.
• Define project scope, objectives, and success criteria in collaboration with business and technical stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Oversee project execution, ensuring timely delivery of milestones while maintaining quality and managing scope changes.
• Apply Agile principles and Scrum practices to drive iterative delivery, continuous improvement, and stakeholder engagement.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and dependencies proactively.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (daily stand‑ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews) to promote team efficiency and transparency.
• Provide clear and consistent communication to executives, sponsors, and stakeholders through status reports and presentations.
• Drive alignment between business goals and technical execution.
• Lead end‑to‑end project delivery across multiple streams (payments, open banking, lending platforms, digital wallets, regtech, data platforms).
• Create and maintain detailed project roadmaps, sprint plans, and OKRs.
• Manage Agile delivery teams (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) while integrating DevOps/DevSecOps practices into project execution.
• Oversee collaboration across engineering, QA, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and compliance teams.
• Ensure delivery aligns with ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR, PSD2, SAMA, and SOC 2 compliance standards.
• Drive adoption of cloud‑native solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP), API‑first development, and microservices architectures.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and Business Analysts to refine backlog, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Monitor and control budgets, risks, and quality, ensuring timely delivery.
• Prepare and deliver executive‑level dashboards, KPIs, and project health reports.
• Mentor junior PMs and engineers, promoting best practices in Agile and secure software delivery.

Requirements

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 8‑10 years in IT project management, with at least 4+ years in Fintech or Financial Services software development.
• Deep understanding of Agile methodology and the Scrum framework, with hands‑on experience leading Agile teams.
• Experience in the Fintech domain, including exposure to financial systems, digital payments, or regulatory compliance.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies).
• Proven success in delivering large‑scale, client‑facing fintech platforms.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, budgets, and timelines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Deep understanding of Agile frameworks, DevSecOps integration, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong knowledge of cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and API ecosystems.
• Familiarity with AI/ML use cases in Fintech (fraud detection, credit scoring, risk analysis).
• Solid grasp of cybersecurity and regulatory compliance in finance.
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira, MS Project, Confluence, or similar platforms.
• Delivery‑oriented with strong problem‑solving, risk management, and leadership abilities.

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