Data PM

About the Job:
Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of enterprise data and MI automation projects using Databricks and Confluent in a hybrid, full-time role located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Collaborate with a diverse team of data professionals to drive project goals and ensure alignment with data governance and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Planning & Execution: Develop detailed project plans and roadmaps for enterprise data and MI automation projects. Manage vendor deliverables and ensure adherence to timelines, budget, and quality standards.
• Stakeholder & Team Management: Act as the primary liaison among business units, technology teams, and vendors, facilitating regular updates and steering committee meetings.
• Technical Oversight: Oversee the delivery of solutions on Databricks and manage real-time data streaming pipelines via Confluent Kafka while ensuring compliance with data governance frameworks.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Must-Have:

  • 7+ years of project management experience in banking or financial services.
  • Proven experience in leading data and MI automation projects, especially with Databricks and Confluent Kafka.
  • Strong understanding of data architecture and streaming technologies.
  • Ability to manage cross-functional teams using Agile/Scrum and Waterfall methodologies.

• Technical Exposure:

  • Databricks (Delta Lake, MLflow, Spark), Confluent Kafka (Kafka Connect, kSQL), Azure or AWS platforms (preferably Azure), integration tools, CI/CD pipelines, and Oracle ERP implementation.
  • PowerBI experience is also beneficial.

• Preferred:

  • PMP / Prince2 / Scrum Master certification.
  • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks like BCBS 239, GDPR, CBUAE regulations.
  • Strong understanding of data governance principles and a relevant degree in Computer Science or related fields.

KPIs:

• On-time, on-budget delivery of data initiatives
• Uptime and SLAs of data pipelines
• User satisfaction and stakeholder feedback
• Compliance with regulatory milestones

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