PROJECT MANAGER - BANKING - DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION, DIGITAL, DATA, AI DELIVERY

POSITION SUMMARY Lead high-impact projects in data modernization, digital banking platforms, digital channels (mobile, web, API), and AI delivery. Manage budgets, timelines, and cross-functional teams in a regulated banking environment. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Lead end-to-end project delivery for data, digital transformation, and AI initiatives Manage project scope, timeline, budget, and resource allocation Apply Agile and traditional project management methodologies Conduct stakeholder updates and steering committee reporting Ensure regulatory compliance and banking standards alignment Build and mentor project teams across matrix organization Optimize resource allocation and manage financial performance REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience 8–12 years project management in technology/IT 5–7 years in banking or regulated financial services Track record managing complex, multi-team projects with substantial budgets Digital transformation or data platform project experience Certifications (Required) PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 Agile Certification (CSM, CSPO, SAFe, or equivalent) Skills Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint (advanced proficiency) Project management tools (Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar) Banking systems and architecture understanding Basic cloud platform knowledge (AWS, Azure) Data architecture and API knowledge Budget management and financial analysis Knowledge PMBOK or Agile project management frameworks Banking regulatory compliance requirements IT governance and change management Vendor management and RFP processes PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Saudi Arabia or GCC banking experience Data modernization or AI/ML project delivery Digital banking platforms implementation Cloud migration or infrastructure projects Agile at Scale (SAFe, LeSS) Vertical Technology