Project Manager

We are looking for an experienced **Project Manager** to lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery of strategic and enterprise-wide projects. The role requires close collaboration with business stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and external partners to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with the Bank's governance framework and strategic objectives. ### Key Responsibilities - Lead end-to-end project delivery from initiation through planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. - Develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and project roadmaps. - Coordinate and manage cross-functional project teams to ensure successful project execution. - Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement corrective actions when required. - Prepare project documentation, governance artifacts, presentations, and executive reports. - Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. - Ensure compliance with the Bank's Project Governance Framework, policies, standards, and procedures. - Track project budgets, monitor financial performance, and ensure effective cost control. - Participate in vendor evaluation, selection, and contract recommendation processes. - Monitor vendor performance to ensure delivery meets agreed quality, scope, timelines, and contractual obligations. - Measure project performance using KPIs and earned value metrics, providing regular status updates to management. - Support Business Continuity and Emergency Response activities when required. - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), or a related field. - Minimum **8 years** of Project Management experience. - Experience within the Banking or Financial Services sector is highly preferred. ### Professional Certifications Preferred qualifications include: - Project Management Professional (PMP) - Agile Project Management certifications (Scrum, PMI-ACP, SAFe, or equivalent) ### Required Skills - Project Management - Project Planning & Scheduling - Budget & Resource Management - Risk & Issue Management - Stakeholder Management - Project Governance - Vendor Management - Executive Reporting - Leadership & Team Management - Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills - Excellent communication skills in Arabic and English - Proficiency in Project Management tools (MS Project, Jira, or equivalent)