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Project Manager - IT Banking - Arabic Speaker (m/f/d)
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
19.12.2024
Job Title: Senior Project Manager
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Contract Duration: 12 months
Industry: Banking
Role Overview:
A leading bank in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager for a 12-month contract. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience managing cross-functional projects in the banking industry, with a strong understanding of banking operations, technology, security, and compliance. This role requires fluency in both Arabic and English.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, organize, and lead cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Define project scope, timelines, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring efficient scope management.
- Manage project budgets and control costs within allocated financial constraints.
- Identify, analyze, and mitigate project risks while ensuring compliance with banking regulations.
- Utilize project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) and tools (MS Project, JIRA, Trello) to drive project success.
- Ensure seamless integration of banking IT systems, including core banking platforms and payment gateways.
- Lead cross-functional teams, assign tasks, and maintain team morale.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including executives, clients, and technical teams.
- Negotiate terms with vendors or stakeholders and resolve conflicts.
- Make strategic and timely decisions under pressure, ensuring project outcomes meet business needs.
- Monitor and report on project progress, ensuring attention to detail and accuracy in execution.
Key Requirements:
- Experience: Minimum 10 years as a Project Manager, preferably in a banking environment.
- Languages: Fluency in Arabic and English (speaking, reading, and writing).
- Banking Knowledge: Familiarity with banking products (e.g., loans, credit cards, retail banking), operations, and regulatory standards (Basel III, AML).
- Risk & Compliance: Knowledge of risk management and compliance standards in the banking sector.
- Project Management Skills:
- Planning and organizational abilities.
- Proficiency in budgeting, cost control, and time management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Technical Expertise: Understanding of banking IT systems and platforms.
- Soft Skills: Team leadership, adaptability, attention to detail, and stakeholder management.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification in project management (PMP, PRINCE2, or similar).
- Experience with cross-border or multi-regional banking projects.