Role Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and results-driven Senior Project Manager with strong banking industry experience to lead digital transformation and governance initiatives. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving large-scale banking projects, managing IT governance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading cross-functional teams to optimize digital banking operations.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage end-to-end digital transformation, IT governance, and compliance projects in the banking sector.
• Develop and implement project portfolios aligning with banking regulations and business strategy.
• Oversee digital banking initiatives, mobile apps, and automation projects.
• Ensure alignment of banking IT policies with SAMA (Saudi Central Bank) regulations.
• Manage IT budgeting (CapEx, OpEx), contracts, vendor negotiations, and license agreements.
• Ensure seamless process automation, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee stakeholder engagement, working closely with senior leadership, regulatory bodies, and third-party vendors.
• Optimize operations using agile and waterfall methodologies.
• Manage audit processes, IT risk assessments, and resolution of compliance issues.
Key Skills & Competencies:
✔ Banking IT Project Management – Experience in core banking systems, mobile banking, digital governance.
✔ Digital Transformation & IT Governance – Strong background in COBIT, ITIL, CMMI, ISO frameworks.
✔ Process Optimization & Automation – Expertise in business process automation and system integration.
✔ Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management – Familiarity with SAMA, Basel II/III, and global banking regulations.
✔ Vendor & Contract Management – Strong experience in handling banking software vendors and contract negotiations.
✔ Leadership & Team Management – Ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive organizational change.
✔ Stakeholder Engagement & Communication – Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and regulators.
Preferred Qualifications & Certifications:
✔ Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Finance, or a related field.
✔ PMP, ITIL, COBIT, CISA, Six Sigma, or Agile certifications (Preferred).
✔ 10+ years of experience in IT project management within the banking sector. Fluency in Arabic & English (Preferred)
Top Skills
What We Do
A digital transformation company, driven to solve some of the most complex problems in the world today through technology. Our core service portfolio includes staff augmentation, software development and cloud services with over 300+ projects delivered to date. Established in 2014, with a continuously growing team of 250+ experts, operating across 3 regions with Americas, Middle East, and Southeast Asia, CodeNinja is one of the fastest growing technology companies recognized by Forbes Technology Council. With value addition being a core focus for the company, CodeNinja ranks as one of the top and best reviewed software development and services company. Now offering enterprise cloud solutions to some of the leading technology companies in the world, the company has secured funding of $1.6M and is poised to invest in redefining workplace dynamics through use of advanced AI. CodeNinja has earned the trust of more than 240 clients spread across 15 different countries and 9 different industries. The company is also one of the top-rated outsourcing services provider in Pakistan, forming dedicated technology teams for some of the world's leading organizations like Microsoft, Lifeforce (Tony Robbins) and OTL alongside unicorns such as 24Seven, ABHI, and Graana. In addition, to ensure quality and commitment to client data security, the company is now ISO 270001 certified. Services: · Offshore Engineering Teams · Custom Software Development · Dedicated Development Center · Application Modernizations · Cloud Services and Solutions · Modern Workplace Solutions · Digital Transformation Strategy · AI Consulting · AR/VR and Digital Twins · eCommerce Solutions Awards and Achievements: Top 1000 Companies Clutch Global 2023 Top Company in .Net Developers 2023 Clutch Global Fall 2023 Certifications & Partnerships: Adobe Commerce Cloud Solution Partner Microsoft Solution partner for business applications. Microsoft Solution Partner for Azure Data and AI.
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