Program Manager Digital Wealth Implementation

Overall Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of the digital wealth program within scope, budget, and timeline parameters.
• Define, manage, and communicate program scope, milestones, and interdependencies.
• Partner with stakeholders across Business, Digital, Technology, Risk, Compliance, and external vendors to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Oversee governance frameworks, including steering committees and compliance checkpoints.
• Ensure the seamless integration of digital onboarding, wealth management workflows, and market data services.
• Drive risk management, issue resolution, and change control processes.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and Sharia compliance standards.
• Facilitate smooth go-live activities, including cutover planning, hypercare, and handover to operational teams.
• Monitor and measure program outcomes against business objectives, focusing on value realization and continuous improvement.

Technical Skills (By Category):

Programming Languages:

• Required: No specific programming language required, but strong understanding of financial services software integration is essential.
• Preferred: Knowledge of SQL and scripting for automation and data analysis.

Databases/Data Management:

• Required: Experience with data integration in wealth management platforms.
• Preferred: Familiarity with reference data management systems.

Cloud Technologies:

• Required: Basic understanding of cloud deployment models, preferably Azure or AWS.
• Preferred: Hands-on experience with cloud-based wealth management solutions.

Frameworks and Libraries:

• Required: Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and Kanban methodologies; experience with scaled governance frameworks.
• Preferred: Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.

Development Tools and Methodologies:

• Required: Proficiency with Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, Confluence.
• Preferred: Experience with test management and release orchestration tools.

Security Protocols:

• Required: Basic understanding of security and compliance standards relevant to financial services.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 8-10 years of program management experience in financial services or wealth management.
• Proven track record in delivering large-scale digital transformation projects, specifically involving wealth platforms, digital onboarding, and multi-market equities.
• Hands-on experience with Wealth Tech, OMS/EMS workflows, broker and exchange integrations.
• Strong background in stakeholder and vendor management, RFP/RFI processes, and commercial negotiations.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements in UAE, KSA, US markets, and Sharia compliance.

Day-to-Day Activities:

• Conduct and facilitate project planning meetings, status updates, and governance reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on requirements gathering, design, and testing phases.
• Manage vendor relationships, including SOW/SLA negotiations and performance oversight.
• Oversee risk and issue management, escalating as necessary.
• Track project progress against milestones, budgets, and quality standards.
• Prepare and present progress reports to senior management and governance bodies.
• Coordinate go-live activities, including cutover and hypercare support.
• Engage regularly with stakeholders to ensure alignment and manage expectations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Computer Science, or relat