Project Manager

About the Role

We are hiring a Technical Project Manager for a leading fintech organization in the UAE. This is a high-impact role responsible for driving end-to-end delivery of complex digital payment solutions, including wallet platforms, payment integrations, and cross-border capabilities.

The role requires strong ownership of delivery timelines, coordination across global and local teams, and the ability to manage dependencies in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive end-to-end project delivery for payment and wallet platforms
• Manage timelines, dependencies, and critical path across multiple workstreams
• Work closely with engineering, product, compliance, and operations teams
• Lead Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives)
• Manage third-party integrations (banks, payment gateways, vendors)
• Ensure regulatory and compliance-driven features are delivered on priority
• Track and manage risks using RAID logs and proactive mitigation
• Provide regular status updates to leadership and stakeholders

Required Experience & Skills

• 5+ years of experience in Technical Project Management
• Strong background in fintech / payments / banking

Experience with:

• Payment Processing, Wallets, Reconciliation, Settlement
• Remittance / Cross-border payments

Solid understanding of:

• APIs, Microservices, and system integrations
• Java / AWS-based environments (working knowledge)

Hands-on experience with:

• Jira (workflows, dashboards, JQL)
• Confluence (documentation, knowledge management)
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Exposure to KYC, AML, and regulatory compliance
• Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills

Preferred

• Candidates currently based in UAE Only
• Experience within UAE or Middle East fintech ecosystem
• Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Scrum Master