About the Role
We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager with expertise in Cards, Banking Technology, and IT project delivery for our operations in Qatar. The ideal candidate will have a strong background managing complex IT projects within the banking or financial services sector, specifically focusing on Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Prepaid Cards, ePayments, and related regulatory and scheme-driven initiatives. This role involves close coordination with business stakeholders, IT teams, vendors, card schemes, compliance teams, and other internal stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery within the agreed scope, timelines, budget, quality, and governance standards.
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Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end IT project delivery, including planning, execution, monitoring, risk management, stakeholder coordination, vendor management, and project closure.
- Ensure compliance with structured governance environments maintaining strong documentation, reporting, escalation, and change control practices.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders and technology teams to facilitate successful project outcomes.
- Coordinate with vendors and manage stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
- Address project risks, issues, dependencies, change requests, and escalations effectively.
- Prepare and present project documentation and reports to senior management and stakeholders.
Experience and Certification Requirements
- 8–10 years of experience in IT Project Management, preferably within banking, financial services, cards, payments, or digital banking environments.
- PMP certification is required or strongly preferred.
- Proven track record in managing full lifecycle IT project delivery.
Cards and Banking Domain Knowledge
- Good understanding of tokenization, PCI DSS, ePayments, digital wallets, and payment processing flows.
- Knowledge of card schemes, certifications, mandates, and compliance requirements.
- Excellent stakeholder management, vendor coordination, and communication skills.
- Strong analytical, planning, documentation, and reporting capabilities.
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams in banking IT environments.
- Effective communication skills with senior management, business stakeholders, technology teams, and external partners.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a structured and proactive delivery approach.
Joining Time Frame
- 2 weeks (maximum 1 month)
