Project Manager - Banking IT Integration - International Banking

Michael Page

UAE

Ref: HP350-2947

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with hands on experience of delivering large scale Technology Projects involving multiple Business units, Product, Operations & Channels. Specialised in Change Management and Integration Management in a well-managed and coordinated manner with appropriate level of controls. The appointed Project Manager will be leading a major high visibility project with multiple work streams and senior stakeholders.

Client Details
Two of the largest and most established banks in the UAE are undergoing an exciting integration phase. With aspirations of securing the smoothest transition, they are looking to bring in the best talent available to manage the transformation and development of systems.

Description
* Manage IT Integration project(s) for International Business Banking; overseeing the design, build, test and implementation related activities
* Manage IT Project teams throughout the project life cycle, including setting and controlling project parameters, producing detailed project plans, anticipating resource usage and availability, scheduling for optimum efficiency while maintaining project controls and managing team member contributions.
* Acts as an advisor, and builds and maintains relationships across the wider stakeholder community
* Manages and coordinates dependencies across the projects and resolves conflicts.
* Provides direction and day-to-day management for project team members, and manages external and internal stakeholders.
* Manages project risks, issues/problems and activity progress to ensure project goals (e.g., deadline, budget, scope and quality) are achieved
* Manages the integration of vendor/subcontractor tasks, and track and review vendor/subcontractor deliverables, if appropriate for the project
* Ensures compliance with project management and other internal standards, processes and other requirements.
* Manages project changes as per established project change control processes.

Job Offer
* Salary: AED 25,000 - 35,000 per month (dependent on experience)
* 12 month extendable contract
* Medical insurance, annual leave, staff benefits and relocation assistance for candidates outside of UAE (flight from current country to Abu Dhabi and 4+ star hotel accommodation for 14 nights for self only)

Requirements

* 5+ years of experience in Managing Technology Projects within International Banking Sector
* Experience in the end-to-end delivery of projects including leading IT integration related initiatives within the Banking industry
* Understanding of both functional and technical aspects of projects
* Proven track record of delivering projects as per agreed upon project parameters
* Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology
* Significant knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Design, Build, Testing
* Proven ability to manage stakeholders including business heads, functional heads and other senior managers
* Managing multi-location, multi-vendor, distributed teams including task allocation, monitoring, effective communication
* Significant experience in managing external vendors
* Significant experience in Banking and Financial Services exposure with good understanding of key banking systems.
* Familiarity with project performance monitoring principles and metrics.
* Good understanding of internationally accepted Project Management Principles, Methodologies and Practices
* PM Certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Prince 2 Practitioner is preferred

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.

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Project Manager salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 24,500

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