Senior Project Manager - Cyber & Technology Operations
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Overview
- DeepLight AI is a specialist AI and data consultancy dedicated to transforming the regional corporate landscape through bespoke, high-impact intelligent systems.
- Based in the UAE, we partner with organizations across diverse sectors—with a deep-rooted expertise in Financial Services and Banking—to bridge the gap between complex data and actionable business strategy.
- At DeepLight, we don't believe in "off-the-shelf" fixes.
- We deliver tailored AI solutions designed to integrate seamlessly into existing enterprise architectures, ensuring that innovation is both scalable and secure.
- From building robust data foundations to deploying sophisticated AI platforms, we empower our clients to lead in an increasingly automated world.
- The Senior Project Manager – Cyber & Technology Operations is a seniority role that demands a seasoned strategic leader to spearhead critical cybersecurity and technology initiatives within a highly regulated UAE banking environment. The position acts as a vital bridge between technical operations and executive governance, requiring a candidate who can orchestrate complex infrastructure modernization and threat management programs while ensuring total alignment with the CISO, CTO, and regional authorities. Success in this role hinges on a profound mastery of the UAE’s specific legal landscape—specifically Federal Decree-Law No. 34, NESA standards, and CBUAE guidelines—making it essential for the individual to possess both deep technical security expertise and the immediate availability to navigate urgent regulatory requirements on the ground.
- Your responsibilities as the Senior Project Manager include;
- Leading end-to-end delivery of cyber and technology operations programmes across the bank
- Managing cross-functional stakeholders including CISO, CTO, Risk, Compliance, and business units
- Overseeing project governance, budgets, resourcing, and reporting at senior leadership level
- Driving delivery of cyber resilience, threat management, and infrastructure modernisation initiatives
- Ensuring full compliance with UAE cybersecurity laws and frameworks, including the UAE Cybersecurity Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 34 of 2021), CBUAE guidelines, NESA controls, and ADIO/TDRA requirements
- Liaising with relevant UAE regulatory bodies as required
- Identifying and mitigating project risks with a particular focus on operational and cyber risk
- *As an AI consultancy, our greatest asset is the expertise of our people.*
- *While technical mastery is the foundation of what we do, the ability to bridge the gap between complex data science and actionable business value is what defines your success with Deeplight.*
- *We're looking for individuals who are not only world-class in their fields of specialism, but also compelling communicators and persuasive advocates for their own skills.*
- *You will be the face of our firm, tasked with building trust, articulating the "why" behind your technical decisions, and effectively "selling" your vision to high-level stakeholders.*
- *If you thrive on the challenge of presenting cutting-edge solutions as much as you do on building them, you will fit right in.*
Requirements
- What we need you to have:
- 15+ years of project/programme management experience, predominantly within banking or financial services
- Deep expertise in cybersecurity domains — security operations, threat intelligence, identity & access management, or cyber resilience
- Strong working knowledge of UAE cybersecurity regulations including Federal Decree-Law No. 34 of 2021, CBUAE cyber risk guidelines, and NESA
- Background in technology operations including infrastructure, cloud, or IT service management
- Proven track record delivering complex programmes in a regulated banking environment
- UAE residency or ability to relocate immediately preferred
- Relevant certifications desirable: PMP, PRINCE2, MSP, CISSP, or CISM
- **Benefits** **The benefits you'll enjoy as part of this role include:**
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive personal health insurance
- Visa Sponsorship for the successful individual
- Professional development and certification support
- Subscription reimbursement relating to your role
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects
- Monthly Employee Incentive program
- Career advancement opportunities in a rapidly growing AI company
- This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI implementation while working with a talented team of professionals at the forefront of technological innovation.
- The successful candidate will play a crucial role in driving our company's success in delivering transformative AI solutions to our clients.
- At DeepLight AI, we recognise that diversity drives innovation.
- We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals with different thinking styles can thrive and contribute their unique strengths to our specialised AI and data solutions.
- Our goal is to ensure our application and interview process is accessible, predictable, and fair for all candidates.
- If you require any specific adjustments to the application process, or if you require any reasonable adjustments should you be successful in being processed to the interview stage, please do let us know.
- This information will be kept strictly confidential and will not impact hiring decisions.
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