Job Description

Client is a global IT services company hiring Techno Functional Payments Project Manager role in their project with UAE bank. Location of work will be Dubai. This is a permanent position with our client.

Ideal candidate will be a Project Manager with a strong background in handling cards-related projects in the banking and financial domain with a proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within scope, with expertise in payment systems, credit/debit card platforms, and card issuance/acquisition processes.

• Project Planning and Execution: Lead the end-to-end project management lifecycle, including project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. Develop comprehensive project plans, defining project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Stakeholder Management: Identify and engage stakeholders from various departments and business units. Establish clear communication channels, manage stakeholder expectations, and ensure effective collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, analysts, testers, and infrastructure specialists, to ensure smooth project execution. Foster a collaborative and results-oriented environment to drive successful project outcomes.
• Risk Management: Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies. Monitor and control project risks throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring timely resolution and minimizing the impact on project timelines, budget, and quality.
• Quality Assurance: Implement effective quality assurance processes to ensure that project deliverables meet established standards and requirements. Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to define and execute appropriate testing and validation activities.
• Budget and Resource Management: Develop and manage project budgets, tracking expenses and resource utilization. Optimize resource allocation to maximize project efficiency while ensuring that project goals are met within allocated resources.
• Project Reporting: Generate regular progress reports, highlighting project status, key metrics, risks, and issues. Provide accurate and timely updates to stakeholders and senior management, facilitating informed decision-making and ensuring transparency.
• Change Management: Effectively manage project changes, assessing their impact on scope, schedule, and resources. Work closely with stakeholders to manage change requests, evaluate their feasibility, and implement approved changes while minimizing disruption.

Job Category: Payments Techno Functional Project Manager

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: Dubai, UAE

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Contract
Contract length: 24 months

Application Question(s):

• What is your UAE visa status (Golden or Employment or Visit or not in UAE) ?
• We are looking for immediate joiners. Are you immediate joiner? If not when is your availability?
• What is the expected Annual CTC (Profiles without these will not be considered)
• Marital Status?
• How many years of Payments and cards domain project management experience ?
• How many years of Techno Functional roles performed in Payments/Cards Domain?
• Describe key challenges faced and the solution given in Payments Projects?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Payments: 7 years (Required)
• Technology & Development: 5 years (Required)
• Banking Project Management: 5 years (Required)

Application Deadline: 08/11/2024