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Ref: HP350-2658
Job description / Role
This offers a great opportunity to manage a major transformation project in the banking industry. Reporting directly to the Programme Manager, the Project Manager will be responsible for the supervision of all Business Analysts and other project team members.
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 projects driving design, build, test and implementation related activities
* Manage a team structure to serve the project & implementation needs
* Improve interaction with vendor support and implementation teams
* Ensures delivery of all IT projects within defined scope, quality, time and cost requirements
* Manages project plans and provides regular and ad hoc reports on project progress to the management including project progress reporting, financial performance reporting and resource usage.
* Provides direction and day-to-day management for project team members, and manages external and internal stakeholders
Job Offer
* 12 month extendable contract
* Medical insurance, annual leave, staff benefits and relocation assistance for candidates outside of UAE
Requirements
* 7+ years of experience in Managing Technology Projects. 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
* 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.