Project Lead

Resource Type: Project Manager

Job Family: Information Technology

Job Function: IT - Applications Development / Testing

Academic & Professional Background

• Academic Qualification (Formal Education): Bachelor's Degree
• Education Major: Management
• Qualification Major: MBA Accounting & Engineering
• Professional Training Required: Project Management
• Professional Qualification Required: Project Management and Scrum Master
• Professional Licenses Required: —
• Professional Certifications Required: PMP or Scrum Master

Screen/ Test Questions

• Describe a situation where you had to switch between Agile and Waterfall methodologies within the same project. How did you manage the transition and stakeholder expectations?
• How do you ensure effective communication and alignment between IT and non-IT stakeholders, especially Finance and Risk teams?
• Explain how you track project budgets and actuals. What tools or techniques do you use to ensure financial alignment?
• Give an example of a major project risk you encountered. How did you identify, escalate and resolve it?
• What key elements do you include in a project charter and executive summary for a strategic IT initiative?
• Which project management tools have you used (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Azure DevOps)? Describe how you used one of them to manage a complex project.
• How would you translate business profitability metrics into actionable IT deliverables?
• Describe your experience working in environments with strict audit and compliance requirements. How do you ensure project adherence?
• Share an example of how you influenced cross-functional teams or senior stakeholders without having direct authority.

Experience

• Years of Experience: 7 – 10 years
• Preferred Previous Work Experience: Banking
• Preferred Previous Functional Experience: Finance/Accounting
• Leadership Experience: Managing research and deployment of innovative technology

Language Proficiency

• English – Speaking Proficiency: Proficient
• English – Reading Proficiency: Proficient
• English – Writing Proficiency: Proficient
• English – Translating Proficiency: —
• Arabic – Speaking Proficiency: —
• Arabic – Reading Proficiency: —
• Arabic – Writing Proficiency: —
• Arabic – Translating Proficiency: —

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of the Account Profitability Project from the IT side, ensuring alignment with Finance goals and business value.
• Serve as the main point of contact between IT and business units including Finance, Risk, PMO, and other stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans using Agile and Waterfall approaches, ensuring timely execution of milestones.
• Work closely with the Head of Applications Management to coordinate cross-functional IT teams and resources.
• Ensure all project activities comply with internal governance frameworks, PMO standards, and audit requirements.
• Monitor and report on project budgets, actuals, and financial performance, ensuring cost control and value delivery.
• Identify, track, and manage project risks, blockers, and dependencies, escalating issues as needed.
• Manage the full lifecycle of the Project from the IT side, ensuring alignment with Finance goals and business value.
• Capture lessons learned and implement best practices to enhance future project delivery and team performance.

Employment Conditions

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Competencies

• Entrepreneurial Thinking
• Demonstrating Tenacity and Perseverance
• Championing Customer Needs
• Managing Risk
• Learning Quickly
• Driving for Results
• Managing Risk
• Supporting Organizational Goals

Skills

• Data Management
• Data Access and Reporting
• Data Planning
• Account Management
• Financial Management
• Issue Resolution
• Project Management
• Data Modeling Tools
• Presentation Skills
• Document Preparation
• Focus Groups
• Business Requirements Definition
• Business Acumen
• Financial Management
• Budget Preparation and Reporting
• Research
• Vendor Management

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Remote