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Company:
TAWANTECH
Location:
SA -
Riyadh
Posted: May 24, 2025
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Job Summary:
We are looking for a results-driven and strategicSenior Banking Project Managerto lead complex, high-impact initiatives across various departments within one of the leading banks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the banking industry, with a proven ability to manage large-scale projects related to core banking, digital transformation, regulatory compliance, and customer experience enhancements.Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage full project lifecycles for strategic banking initiatives-ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and timelines.
Define project scope, goals, success criteria, and deliverables in collaboration with senior leadership.
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation:
charters, work breakdown structures, timelines, RAID logs, stakeholder maps, etc.
Engage with cross-functional teams including IT, Operations, Risk, Compliance, Digital Banking, and third-party vendors.
Ensure all projects comply with internal policies and regulatory frameworks, particularly SAMA guidelines.
Oversee budgeting and financial tracking for project expenditures.
Present progress reports and executive summaries to senior stakeholders and the steering committee.
Facilitate change management processes and stakeholder engagement strategies.
Mentor and guide junior project managers and analysts across the PMO function.
Coordinate UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and support go-live readiness and post-implementation reviews.RequirementsBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field.
(A Master's degree or MBA is preferred.)
8+ years of experience in project management, with at least 6 years in the banking/financial sector.
Demonstrated success in leading digital banking projects, core banking system migrations, and/or enterprise-wide transformations.
Strong understanding of banking products, customer journeys, regulatory compliance (especially SAMA), and risk frameworks.
Proven experience in managing external vendors and regulatory relationships.
Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, Trello).
Advanced knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.
PMP, PRINCE2, or PMI-ACP certification is highly preferredPreferred Knowledge & Technical Exposure:
Core Banking Platforms (e.g., Temenos, Oracle FLEXCUBE, Finacle)
Digital channels (Mobile Banking, Internet Banking)
Open Banking APIs & Fintech integrations
Regulatory Projects (KYC, AML, FATCA, Basel III)
Cloud-based transformation (AWS, Azure)
Cybersecurity risk management (if relevant to scope)Seniority levelSeniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment typeEmployment type Full-time
Job functionJob function Project Management
Industries IT Services and IT Consulting
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Job Summary:
We are looking for a results-driven and strategicSenior Banking Project Managerto lead complex, high-impact initiatives across various departments within one of the leading banks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the banking industry, with a proven ability to manage large-scale projects related to core banking, digital transformation, regulatory compliance, and customer experience enhancements.Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage full project lifecycles for strategic banking initiatives-ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and timelines.
Define project scope, goals, success criteria, and deliverables in collaboration with senior leadership.
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation:
charters, work breakdown structures, timelines, RAID logs, stakeholder maps, etc.
Engage with cross-functional teams including IT, Operations, Risk, Compliance, Digital Banking, and third-party vendors.
Ensure all projects comply with internal policies and regulatory frameworks, particularly SAMA guidelines.
Oversee budgeting and financial tracking for project expenditures.
Present progress reports and executive summaries to senior stakeholders and the steering committee.
Facilitate change management processes and stakeholder engagement strategies.
Mentor and guide junior project managers and analysts across the PMO function.
Coordinate UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and support go-live readiness and post-implementation reviews.RequirementsBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field.
(A Master's degree or MBA is preferred.)
8+ years of experience in project management, with at least 6 years in the banking/financial sector.
Demonstrated success in leading digital banking projects, core banking system migrations, and/or enterprise-wide transformations.
Strong understanding of banking products, customer journeys, regulatory compliance (especially SAMA), and risk frameworks.
Proven experience in managing external vendors and regulatory relationships.
Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, Trello).
Advanced knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.
PMP, PRINCE2, or PMI-ACP certification is highly preferredPreferred Knowledge & Technical Exposure:
Core Banking Platforms (e.g., Temenos, Oracle FLEXCUBE, Finacle)
Digital channels (Mobile Banking, Internet Banking)
Open Banking APIs & Fintech integrations
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