Senior Program Manager

About This Role

Role: Program Manager-Delivery Manager – Data & Analytics (Core Banking Transformation)

Total Exp Range - 15+ Years

Location: Dubai. UAE

Domain: Banking

Key Responsibilities:

Data & Analytics Delivery (Primary Focus)

• Own end-to-end delivery of Data & Analytics workstreams within the Core Banking

transformation.

• Manage delivery of:

o Enterprise, operational, and regulatory reporting

o Analytical data marts and consumption layers

o Data validation, reconciliation, and controls

• Lead the transition from legacy DWH to a modern data platform, including execution of the DWH demise strategy.

Core Banking Data Expertise:

• Provide deep domain oversight of Oracle Flexcube data models, transactions,

products, and accounting flows.

• Ensure accurate sourcing of data from Flexcube for downstream systems.

• Support data mapping, transformation logic, and reconciliation during migration and

cutover.

• Act as a subject-matter lead for core banking data-related decisions.

Integration & Real-Time Data Processing

• Manage delivery of batch, near-real-time, and real-time data pipelines.

• Oversee CDC and replication using GoldenGate.

• Drive event streaming and real-time integrations using Kafka.

• Ensure data consistency across upstream and downstream systems.

Technology & Platform Oversight

• Work closely with architecture and engineering teams across:

o Hadoop-based data platforms

o Azure cloud data services

o Streaming, ingestion, and transformation frameworks

• Ensure performance, scalability, security, and data quality standards are met.

BI, Reporting & Consumption

• Oversee delivery of dashboards and reports using Qlik and Power BI.

• Ensure alignment between operational reports, regulatory submissions, and management MIS.

• Manage UAT and business sign-offs for analytics deliverables.

Delivery & Governance

• Own detailed delivery plans, milestones, dependencies, and risks for Data & Analytics.

• Track progress across multiple vendors and internal teams.

• Drive issue resolution and decision-making forums.

• Provide clear and concise delivery updates to senior stakeholders.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Coordinate across core banking, finance, risk, compliance, and business teams.

• Manage System Integrators and data platform vendors.

• Support steering committees and program governance structures.

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Required Skills & Experience:

Mandatory

• 15+ years of experience in Banking / Financial Services technology

• At least one full Core Banking Migration, with direct involvement in data and reporting

• Strong hands-on knowledge of:

o Oracle Flexcube (data structures, transactions, interfaces)

o Data Warehousing & Analytics platforms

o Regulatory and MIS reporting

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of:

o Hadoop ecosystems

o Azure data services

o Kafka

o GoldenGate

o Qlik

o Power BI

Delivery Management

• Proven experience delivering large-scale Data & Analytics programs

• Strong command of Waterfall / Agile / Hybrid delivery models

• Excellent risk, dependency, and stakeholder management skills

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and leadership skills

• Ability to work in high-pressure, high-visibility transformation programs

• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving mindset

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with regulatory-driven banking data transformations

• Exposure to cloud-native analytics platforms

• PMP / SAFe / Agile delivery certifications