Hiring Senior Program Manager – Digital Transformation (Banking)

Job Title: Senior Program Manager – Digital Transformation (Banking)
Location: Dubai, UAE (Onsite)
Contract: 15 Months (Extendable based on business requirements)
Experience Required: 16 – 20 years (Minimum 5 years in UAE banking)

Job Overview:
We are hiring a Senior Program Manager to lead key digital transformation programs in the banking sector. Projects include Card Journeys, Central Bank Regulatory Initiatives, Core System Upgrades, and AI-driven capabilities. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, stakeholder management, and project delivery skills across large-scale, revenue-driven initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:
* Lead multiple large-scale programs: Card journeys, regulatory compliance, AI, and system upgrades.
* Develop project scope, timelines, and manage full project lifecycle.
* Coordinate with senior stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
* Oversee governance, risk, QA, UAT, and change management.
* Deliver regular updates to executive leadership.

Required Qualifications:
* 16+ years of experience, including 5+ years in UAE banking.
* Proven success in managing digital transformation and compliance programs.
* Strong expertise in stakeholder/vendor management and enterprise IT.
* Familiar with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project methodologies.
* PMP, PRINCE2 preferred.

Preferred:
* Experience with AI in banking, regulatory technologies, and data platforms.

If this role interests you or someone in your network, send your updated resume to carmen.flores@hybridglobal.ae