Contract: 15 Months (Extendable based on business requirements)

Experience Required: 16 - 20 years (Minimum 5 years in UAE banking)

Job Overview:

We are hiring a Senior Program Manager to lead key digital transformation programs in the banking sector. Projects include Card Journeys, Central Bank Regulatory Initiatives, Core System Upgrades, and AI-driven capabilities. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, stakeholder management, and project delivery skills across large-scale, revenue-driven initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead multiple large-scale programs: Card journeys, regulatory compliance, AI, and system upgrades.

• Develop project scope, timelines, and manage full project lifecycle.

• Coordinate with senior stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams.

• Oversee governance, risk, QA, UAT, and change management.

• Deliver regular updates to executive leadership.

Required Qualifications:

• 16+ years of experience, including 5+ years in UAE banking.

• Proven success in managing digital transformation and compliance programs.

• Strong expertise in stakeholder/vendor management and enterprise IT.

• Familiar with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project methodologies.

• PMP, PRINCE2 preferred.

Preferred:

• Experience with AI in banking, regulatory technologies, and data platforms.