Project Manager - Digital Wallet (PMO)

Job Title: Project Manager - Digital Wallet (PMO)

Term: 12 months

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (KSA)

Division: Cards

Reports to: TBC

PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT

As the Project Manager - Digital Wallet, you are a highly skilled and an experienced PMO professional to join our digital wallet division. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in driving the successful planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting of strategic initiatives within the team. The role requires excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills, along with a solid understanding of digital wallet operations.

Core Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Understand and assess business needs across the digital wallet business to align project objectives with strategic goals
• Lead the planning and coordination of projects and initiatives, including defining scope, timelines, resources, and deliverables
• Manage project execution, track progress, and ensure timely delivery of initiatives while monitoring risks and dependencies
• Prioritise initiatives based on business impact and resource availability, ensuring alignment with the overall strategy
• Function as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders (business units, IT, operations, compliance, etc.) to ensure cross-functional coordination and alignment
• Analyse wallet portfolio performance and generate forecasts and projections to support business decisions
• Provide regular, concise, and insightful executive-level reporting on project status, key challenges, and potential impacts
• Develop and maintain dashboards, trackers, and documentation for all key projects and initiatives

Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or related fields
• Strong understanding of digital wallets, backed by a minimum of 57 years of relevant experience. Previous experience with big four firms is strongly preferred
• Proven ability to manage multiple, complex initiatives simultaneously under tight deadlines
• Strong proficiency in PowerPoint for executive presentations and Excel for data analysis
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and trends into actionable insights.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and proactive in problem-solving

Mandatory Skills:

• Previous experience within Banking, Payment & Card solutions, or the FinTech industry
• Regional experience across the GCC
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation) in English; proficiency in Arabic is an advantage

Preferred Skills:

• An understanding of payment systems, digital platforms, APIs, system workflows, security basics, and industry technologies
• An understanding of regional regulations across financial services or payment networks