Job Description

Resource Type:

Project Manager

Job Family:

Information Technology

Job Function:

IT - Applications Development / Testing

Academic & Professional Background

Academic Qualification (Formal Education):

Bachelor's Degree

Education Major:

Management

Qualification Major:

MBA Accounting & Engineering

Professional Training Required:

Project Management

Professional Qualification Required:

Project Management and Scrum Master

Professional Licenses Required:

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Professional Certifications Required:

PMP or Scrum Master

Screen/ Test Questions

Describe a situation where you had to switch between Agile and Waterfall methodologies within the same project. How did you manage the transition and stakeholder expectations? How do you ensure effective communication and alignment between IT and non-IT stakeholders, especially Finance and Risk teams? Explain how you track project budgets and actuals. What tools or techniques do you use to ensure financial alignment? Give an example of a major project risk you encountered. How did you identify, escalate and resolve it? What key elements do you include in a project charter and executive summary for a strategic IT initiative? Which project management tools have you used (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Azure DevOps)? Describe how you used one of them to manage a complex project. How would you translate business profitability metrics into actionable IT deliverables? Describe your experience working in environments with strict audit and compliance requirements. How do you ensure project adherence? Share an example of how you influenced cross-functional teams or senior stakeholders without having direct authority.

Experience

Years of Experience:

7 - 10 years

Preferred Previous Work Experience:

Banking

Preferred Previous Functional Experience:

Finance/Accounting

Leadership Experience:

Managing research and deployment of innovative technology

Language Proficiency

English - Speaking Proficiency:

Proficient

English - Reading Proficiency:

Proficient

English - Writing Proficiency:

Proficient

English - Translating Proficiency:

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Arabic - Speaking Proficiency:

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Arabic - Reading Proficiency:

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Arabic - Writing Proficiency:

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Arabic - Translating Proficiency:

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Job Responsibilities

Manage the full lifecycle of the Account Profitability Project from the IT side, ensuring alignment with Finance goals and business value. Serve as the main point of contact between IT and business units including Finance, Risk, PMO, and other stakeholders. Develop and maintain detailed project plans using Agile and Waterfall approaches, ensuring timely execution of milestones. Work closely with the Head of Applications Management to coordinate cross-functional IT teams and resources. Ensure all project activities comply with internal governance frameworks, PMO standards, and audit requirements. Monitor and report on project budgets, actuals, and financial performance, ensuring cost control and value delivery. Identify, track, and manage project risks, blockers, and dependencies, escalating issues as needed. Manage the full lifecycle of the Project from the IT side, ensuring alignment with Finance goals and business value. Capture lessons learned and implement best practices to enhance future project delivery and team performance.

Employment Conditions

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Competencies

Entrepreneurial Thinking Demonstrating Tenacity and Perseverance Championing Customer Needs Managing Risk Learning Quickly Driving for Results Managing Risk Supporting Organizational Goals

Skills

Data Management Data Access and Reporting Data Planning Account Management Financial Management Issue Resolution Project Management Data Modeling Tools Presentation Skills Document Preparation Focus Groups Business Requirements Definition Business Acumen Financial Management Budget Preparation and Reporting Research Vendor Management
Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Remote