About the Role
We are hiring a Technical Project Manager for a leading fintech organization in the UAE. This is a high-impact role responsible for driving end-to-end delivery of complex digital payment solutions, including wallet platforms, payment integrations, and cross-border capabilities.
The role requires strong ownership of delivery timelines, coordination across global and local teams, and the ability to manage dependencies in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and drive end-to-end project delivery for payment and wallet platforms
- Manage timelines, dependencies, and critical path across multiple workstreams
- Work closely with engineering, product, compliance, and operations teams
- Lead Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives)
- Manage third-party integrations (banks, payment gateways, vendors)
- Ensure regulatory and compliance-driven features are delivered on priority
- Track and manage risks using RAID logs and proactive mitigation
- Provide regular status updates to leadership and stakeholders
Required Experience & Skills
- 5+ years of experience in Technical Project Management
- Strong background in fintech / payments / banking
Experience with:
- Payment Processing, Wallets, Reconciliation, Settlement
- Remittance / Cross-border payments
Solid understanding of:
- APIs, Microservices, and system integrations
- Java / AWS-based environments (working knowledge)
Hands-on experience with:
- Jira (workflows, dashboards, JQL)
- Confluence (documentation, knowledge management)
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
- Exposure to KYC, AML, and regulatory compliance
- Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills
Preferred
- Candidates currently based in UAE Only
- Experience within UAE or Middle East fintech ecosystem
- Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Scrum Master
