Project Manager – Digital Transformation | Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Category

• Information Technology (IT) & Software
• Business Development
• Banking & Insurance
• Administration & Office Support

Job Overview

A company in Dubai is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Digital Transformation to lead and coordinate digital transformation initiatives, with a strong preference for candidates who have professional experience in the banking or financial services sector. The role will focus on delivering technology-driven projects involving digital platforms, customer relationship management systems, cloud technologies, and modern software development environments.

The successful candidate will manage projects across their lifecycle, coordinating with cross-functional teams including IT, marketing, customer service, and external technology vendors. The position requires a strong understanding of financial services environments, regulatory requirements, project management methodologies, software development lifecycle practices, and the delivery of digital products such as web and mobile applications.

This opportunity provides strong career growth potential in digital transformation, financial technology, project management, and technology leadership. Professional development through Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Hybrid methodologies, cloud platforms, CRM technologies, and financial services regulations can support progression into senior program management and digital transformation leadership positions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate digital transformation projects across the full project lifecycle.
• Manage project planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery in line with agreed objectives.
• Apply appropriate project management methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or Hybrid approaches.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across IT, marketing, customer service, and other business functions.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and monitor supplier deliverables against project requirements.
• Coordinate the implementation of digital technologies, including web and mobile applications, CRM systems, and cloud platforms.
• Support software development lifecycle activities and ensure project deliverables align with modern development practices.
• Monitor project budgets, financials, resources, timelines, risks, and dependencies.
• Support cost-effective delivery of program objectives.
• Ensure project activities consider applicable financial services regulatory requirements and standards.
• Communicate project progress, risks, issues, and key decisions to relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain effective stakeholder relationships throughout project delivery.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience in the financial services industry, particularly in digital transformation initiatives.
• Banking experience is preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial services and digital technologies.
• Experience with web and mobile applications, CRM systems, and cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards relevant to the financial services industry.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools, including Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or Hybrid approaches.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Knowledge of modern software development practices.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and coordinating multiple business departments.
• Experience managing external vendors and monitoring project deliverables.
• Ability to manage project budgets and financial requirements.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to deliver projects efficiently while maintaining quality, scope, timelines, and cost objectives.

Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

Salary and specific compensation details have not been provided by the employer.

The role offers professional development through hands-on experience in digital transformation, financial services technology, cloud platforms, CRM systems, software development lifecycle management, and enterprise project delivery. Further training and certification in project management, Agile methodologies, cloud technologies, and digital transformation can strengthen professional expertise.

Potential career progression may include Senior Project Manager, Program Manager, Digital Transformation Manager, Technology Program Director, or Digital Transformation Director positions, depending on experience, performance, certifications, and organizational opportunities.

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Preferred: Candidates with banking experience.