Senior Project Manager
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Job Summary
We are looking to recruit an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead enterprise banking software implementations for strategic client banks. This role manages complex multi-phase projects from initiation through deployment and post-launch support serving as the primary driver for execution with direct accountability for on-time within-scope and high-quality delivery. Reports to PMO Head/Operations Manager.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end project lifecycle from initiation through deployment and closure.
- Develop comprehensive project plans (scope schedule resources risks budget) with performance tracking against baselines.
- Monitor schedule budget and quality metrics; prepare status reports with progress budget schedule risks and escalations.
- Coordinate with development QA infrastructure and support teams for seamless execution; facilitate progress through regular meetings and proactive issue resolution.
- Lead post-implementation reviews to capture lessons learned and support knowledge sharing.
- Serve as primary contact for assigned client banks; lead steering committee meetings and provide regular status updates.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic and operational stakeholders; manage client expectations with clear timely communication on progress changes and risks.
- Coordinate UAT manage environment readiness ensure client sign-off on critical milestones and facilitate alignment between client and delivery teams on requirements.
- Identify analyze and monitor project risks; develop and implement mitigation strategies.
- Manage scope changes through formal change control processes.
- Ensure comprehensive audit-ready documentation with traceability across application database configuration and infrastructure; maintain adherence to ProgressSoft PM standards banking compliance requirements and quality standards.
- Conduct quality reviews with technical leads and QA teams.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science IT Software Engineering Business Administration or related field.
- 812 years progressive project/program management experience; 5 years managing complex enterprise software implementations in banking or financial services.
- Proven track record delivering large-scale multi-phase projects with regulatory oversight in Central Bank or financial regulatory environments.
- Demonstrated ability coordinating geographically distributed teams; experience with banking software (payment systems core banking financial infrastructure).
- Strong knowledge of PM methodologies (Agile Waterfall Hybrid) PMBOK/PRINCE2 frameworks and SDLC/QA processes.
- Knowledge of banking domain (instant payments payment hubs clearing systems mandate management) banking regulations and Central Bank frameworks (particularly Qatar Central Bank).
- Basic understanding of API integrations system configurations database management and infrastructure.
- Proficiency with PM tools (MS Project JIRA Zoho Projects) and strong data analysis reporting and visualization skills.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication at all organizational levels; strong leadership and team motivation.
- Superior problem-solving and decision-making under pressure with meticulous attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and time management; ability to handle multiple priorities with cross-cultural awareness for diverse international environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication in Arabic and English; results-driven focus on delivery excellence.
Preferred Qualifications
- PMP or additional certifications (PRINCE2 Practitioner CSM SAFe PgMP PfMP).
- Experience with ProgressSoft product portfolio or banking software solutions.
- Project implementation experience in Qatar or GCC region.
- Background in consulting or professional services with banking clients.
- Experience with agile transformation or hybrid delivery methodologies.
- Knowledge of emerging fintech technologies (cloud computing API economies).
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- PMBOK
- Waterfall
- Wastewater
- Construction Management
- Project Management
- Project Management Software
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- Contracts
About Company
We are a family of passionate people dedicated to providing your institution with cost-efficient and mission-critical real-time payment solutions that simplify daily business processes and provide massive advantages to nations at large. We serve 370 banks and central banks in 24 coun ... View more
