Senior IT Project Manager (Buy-side/Consulting Firm)

Job description / Role

Are you a results-driven Senior IT Project Manager with deep experience in financial services and investment management? We are currently supporting a prominent financial institution in identifying a highly capable professional to join their Technology team and lead strategic initiatives across application, data, and infrastructure domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of IT projects across enterprise and investment platforms.
• Develop project plans, budgets, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage cross-functional teams, internal stakeholders, vendors, and third-party consultants.
• Oversee project procurement processes including RFPs, RFQs, agreements, renewals, and budget control.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards, compliance protocols, and business objectives.
• Facilitate project documentation, governance reporting, and stakeholder communications.
• Collaborate with other PMs to resolve conflicts in resources, priorities, and delivery timelines.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification.
• Agile certification (e.g., PMI-ACP®, SAFe®, CSM®) with at least 3 years of Agile/Scrum delivery experience.
• 10+ years of IT Project Management experience in financial services, with investment management experience preferred.
• Strong experience in Application (Enterprise/Investment) delivery, including systems used by front, middle, or back-office teams.
• Solid understanding of Data Analytics project management, cloud systems, and software development practices.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity, networking, disaster recovery, and business continuity standards.

Preferred Background
• Experience working on the buy side (e.g., asset management firms, family offices, sovereign wealth funds).
• OR experience in consulting, delivering investment or enterprise transformation projects for financial institutions.

You Bring
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills across all levels, including senior executives.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills, with attention to detail and quality assurance.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and the ability to adapt to evolving business needs in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates outside UAE are welcome to apply.

Please Note: Black Pearl does not charge candidates any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.

About the Company

Black Pearl is a human resources and recruitment agency that provides a holistic business and talent solution in a progressive, dynamic, and efficient way.

We pride ourselves as a unique black pearl and strive to delight our clients with a personalized partnership that helps them propel towards success.

Whether you need to find top talent, your next great job opportunity, or a consulting solution for managing your business, engaging employees, evolving your work culture, planning your people strategy, or resourcing challenges, we can help.