Senior Technical Project Manager (m/f/d)

The Senior Tech Lead/Project Manager will be responsible for leading and managing the Digital Transfer program, a critical initiative aimed at enhancing the company's digital presence and improving customer engagement. This role involves overseeing the development and implementation of digital solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals, and managing cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results. Key Responsibilities: • Project Management: Act as the Tech Lead for the Digital Transfer program, ensuring timely delivery of project milestones and adherence to budget constraints • Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and leadership to the development teams, ensuring the implementation of best practices and innovative solutions • Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with key stakeholders, including business units, IT, and external vendors, to ensure alignment and successful delivery of program objectives • Risk Management: Identify and mitigate technology related risks associated with the program, ensuring proactive resolution of issues • Quality Assurance: Ensure the highest quality standards are maintained throughout the project lifecycle, from planning to deployment • Reporting: Prepare and present regular status reports to senior management, highlighting progress, risks, and issues • Team Management: Manage and mentor a team of developers and other technical staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment Qualifications: • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. A Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Scrum Master) is a plus • Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in technical leadership roles/ IT project management, with a proven track record of delivering complex digital projects • Technical Skills: • Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Hybrid). • Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and modern development practices. • Experience with digital technologies, including web and mobile applications, CRM systems, and cloud platforms • Strong technical background in Java development; ability to understand and lead technical discussions • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and familiarity with DevOps practices • Possesses a clear understanding of enterprise architecture and the ability to guide development teams on technical matters • Exposure to React.js or other modern front-end frameworks is a strong plus • Soft Skills: • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. • Leadership and team management skills. Additional Requirements: • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Experience working in a cross-functional environment, coordinating with various departments such as marketing, IT, and customer service • Vendor Management: Experience managing relationships with external vendors and ensuring their deliverables meet project requirements • Financial Acumen: Ability to manage project budgets and financials, ensuring cost-effective delivery of program objectives • Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards relevant to the financial services industry is a plus Preferred Qualifications: • Industry Experience: Experience in the financial services industry, particularly in digital transformation initiatives. • Certifications: Additional certifications in relevant technologies or project management methodologies. Senior Technical Project Manager in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Show more Show less

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. A Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Scrum Master) is a plus. Minimum of 10 years of experience in technical leadership roles / IT project management, with a proven track record of delivering complex digital projects. Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Hybrid). Strong understanding of SDLC and modern development practices. Experience with digital technologies, including web and mobile applications, CRM systems, and cloud platforms. Strong technical background in Java development; ability to understand and lead technical discussions. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and familiarity with DevOps practices. Clear understanding of enterprise architecture and ability to guide development teams on technical matters. Exposure to React.js or other modern front-end frameworks is a strong plus. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Leadership and team management skills. Cross-functional collaboration with marketing, IT, and customer service. Vendor management and financial acumen for budgeting. Knowledge of regulatory requirements in financial services is a plus. Industry experience in financial services and digital transformation initiatives; additional certifications in relevant technologies or PM methodologies.

Act as the Tech Lead for the Digital Transfer program, ensuring timely delivery of project milestones and adherence to budget constraints. Provide technical guidance and leadership to development teams, ensuring implementation of best practices and innovative solutions. Collaborate with business units, IT, and external vendors to ensure alignment and successful delivery of program objectives. Identify and mitigate technology-related risks; ensure proactive resolution of issues. Ensure highest quality standards throughout the project lifecycle, from planning to deployment. Prepare and present regular status reports to senior management, highlighting progress, risks, and issues. Manage and mentor a team of developers and other technical staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.