Project Manager (m/f/d)

Role Purpose

• Project Planning & Execution

• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including:
• + Scope definition
• + Timelines and milestones
• + Resource allocation
• + Budget estimates
• Ensure projects are delivered within agreed scope, time, and cost constraints
• Track progress against plans and adjust as needed to meet objectives

• Risk, Issue & Change Management

• Maintain and manage RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies)
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks proactively
• Manage and resolve project issues in a timely manner
• Oversee change management processes, ensuring proper approvals and documentation

• Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders
• Provide regular updates through:
• + Status reports
• + Steering committee presentations
• Ensure clear communication across:
• + Business stakeholders
• + Technology teams
• + External vendors
• Manage stakeholder expectations and resolve conflicts effectively

• Vendor & Team Coordination

• Coordinate delivery across:
• + Internal teams (IT, business, operations)
• + External vendors and third-party providers
• Ensure vendor deliverables meet quality, timelines, and contractual expectations
• Monitor vendor performance and escalate issues where necessary

• Governance & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to:
• + Organizational project governance frameworks
• + PMO standards and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)
• Maintain proper documentation and audit trails
• Ensure projects meet regulatory and compliance requirements (especially in banking environments)

• Reporting & Performance Tracking

• Track and report on:
• + Project progress
• + Budget utilization
• + Risk and issue status
• Provide dashboard reporting to senior management
• Use KPIs to assess project health and delivery effectiveness

• Project Closure & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure proper project closure including:
• + Final deliverables acceptance
• + Financial closure
• Conduct post-implementation reviews and document lessons learned
• Identify areas for improvement and contribute to PMO best practices

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in:
• + Business Administration
• + Information Technology
• + Engineering or related field

Experience

• 8–10 years of experience in:
• + Project management / program delivery
• Proven experience managing:
• + Large-scale, cross-functional projects
• + Technology or transformation initiatives
• Experience in banking or regulated environments is strongly preferred

• PMP (Project Management Professional)

• PRINCE2 Certification

Technical & Functional Skills

• Strong knowledge of:
• + Project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)
• + Risk and issue management practices
• Experience with:
• + Project management tools (MS Project, Jira, etc.)
• + Budget tracking and resource planning
• Familiarity with:
• + Technology and IT project delivery environments

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong organizational and planning abilities

• Risk & Issue Management (RAID)

• Stakeholder Engagement
• Vendor Coordination

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experienced Project Manager with a track record of delivering complex projects successfully
• Strong ability to manage stakeholders and drive alignment across teams
• Comfortable operating in structured, governance-driven environments (e.g., banking)
• Effective communicator with the ability to present to senior leadership
• + Balanced capability across planning, execution, and risk management
• Project Manager in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates