Manager - Core Technologies, Projects

Our client, a leading Islamic bank in the UAE, is seeking an experienced Manager – Core Technologies, Projects to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of technology initiatives within its Core Technologies portfolio.

The role will focus on managing core banking platforms and related systems, ensuring the successful implementation of projects within agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards. The position will also involve working closely with business teams, IT stakeholders, and external vendors to translate business requirements into effective technology solutions and drive continuous system improvements.


Job Purpose:

Plan, execute and coordinate the technical deliveries of assigned initiatives under Core Technologies portfolio as per defined parameters related to scope, costs, timelines & quality.


Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the Core banking platform and related systems like Signatures, Instant Cheque book, Voucher upload, charges etc.) and related initiatives to ensure that resources are available and channeled to produce
  the planned deliverables on time and within the approved budget.
• Apply business analysis & project management knowledge, technical & interpersonal skills and project management tools and techniques to meet the project requirements.
• Execute projects and its activities and ensure that resources are available and channeled to produce the planned deliverables on time and within the approved budget while providing a high level of customer service
  to internal stakeholders.
• Conducting a business requirement study and suggesting best practice methodologies to satisfy end user requirements and implement an efficient solution.
• Co-ordinate with Vendors, IT and Business for implementation of initiative, process and systems. Carry out post implementation review of the system, suggest modifications based on user feedback.

All the above accountabilities include but not limited to any additional/new tasks or responsibilities assigned by the Line Manager.


Job Requirements:

• Education: Minimum, Bachelor in IT / Business
• Work Experience Minimum 4-6 years of work experience in Information Technology