Optimum Solutions Pte Ltd
Project Manager - Data Projects (Risk)
Optimum Solutions Pte LtdUnited Arab Emirates17 hours ago
Full-timeInformation Technology, Project Management

Ready to lead complex banking risk projects at the intersection of technology, governance, and business transformation? We are seeking a results-driven Technical Delivery Manager to drive successful outcomes for high-stakes data projects within major Risk domains (Market, Credit, Enterprise & Operational Risk).


What You’ll Do

  • Take ownership of project delivery from start to finish, ensuring on-time, on-budget execution across multiple data initiatives within the banking sector.
  • Cultivate strong client relationships, balancing strategic priorities and day-to-day operational needs.
  • Lead, mentor, and coordinate multifunctional teams—business analysts, engineers, architects, and testers—to deliver outstanding results.
  • Proactively manage risks, regulatory compliance, issues, and changes, ensuring robust documentation and audit readiness.
  • Report insights and updates via compelling dashboards and presentations to clients and steering committees.
  • Oversee hiring, resourcing, and budgeting to maintain robust project support and team capability.
  • Uphold the highest quality and governance standards, guaranteeing all deliverables meet client, regulatory, and audit expectations.


What You Must Bring

  • Minimum 12–15 years’ IT project delivery experience, with at least 5 years in banking, financial services, or consulting/vendor organizations.
  • Hands-on delivery of data and analytics projects in Risk or Retail Banking domains.
  • Deep knowledge and proven skill with Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Power BI, Unity Catalog, Azure Data Lake (ADLS), and cloud-based data pipelines (technical expertise is non-negotiable).
  • Mastery of project management principles, including scope, cost, risk, and change management.
  • Expertise in project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Confluence) and recognized certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile).
  • Consulting experience (e.g., at a vendor or professional services firm) is a major plus: you bring client-facing agility, influence, and strategic insight to the table.
  • Excellent leadership, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills, with a focus on building consensus in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
  • Highly organized, detail-driven, and adept at managing competing priorities under pressure.


What Success Looks Like

  • Delivery of complex banking risk projects: on time, within budget, and exceeding stakeholder expectations.
  • Superior client engagement, satisfaction, and trust built through consultative, solution-focused leadership.
  • Risks and compliance managed with precision in every stage of delivery.
  • Empowered teams and continuous improvement driven by your leadership and technical know-how.

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