Delivery Project Manager – Banking / Payments

Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Delivery Project Manager to lead the execution of a large, Tier-1 banking implementation (Cheque Clearing) for a UAE bank. The role requires strong client-facing leadership, delivery governance, and scope control in regulated banking environments. This is a critical delivery role on a high-visibility program. Key Responsibilities Delivery & Client Management Own end-to-end delivery of the ICCS 3.0 implementation Lead and manage large, multi-disciplinary internal and external teams, ensuring clear ownership, coordination, and accountability across all delivery stream Act as the primary client-facing delivery lead Manage timelines, milestones, dependencies, and risks Chair delivery governance and steering meetings Scope & Control Ensure strict adherence to the agreed scope and change control process Prevent scope creep and manage change requests with commercial awareness Work closely with internal product and engineering teams to align delivery commitments Planning & Execution Own the detailed project plan and execution roadmap Manage progress, RAID items, and delivery KPIs Ensure issues are escalated early with clear mitigation plans Stakeholder Management Coordinate across product, engineering, QA, and operations teams Work with senior internal and external stakeholders to ensure delivery alignment Maintain clear, structured communication with the client at all times Requirements 8–12+ years of experience delivering core banking, payments, and cheque clearing platforms Experience working with Central Bank–regulated implementations Experience working with Tier-1 banks in the UAE or GCC Proven ability to manage large, complex, regulated programs Strong client-facing presence and communication skills Experience managing scope, change control, and delivery governance