Senior Program Manager

Role: Program Manager-Delivery Manager Data & Analytics (Core Banking Transformation)

Total Exp Range - 15+ Years

Location: Dubai. UAE

Domain: Banking

Key Responsibilities:

Data & Analytics Delivery (Primary Focus)

Own end-to-end delivery of Data & Analytics workstreams within the Core Banking

transformation.

Manage delivery of:

o Enterprise, operational, and regulatory reporting

o Analytical data marts and consumption layers

o Data validation, reconciliation, and controls

Lead the transition from legacy DWH to a modern data platform, including execution of the DWH demise strategy.

Core Banking Data Expertise:

Provide deep domain oversight of Oracle Flexcube data models, transactions,

products, and accounting flows.

Ensure accurate sourcing of data from Flexcube for downstream systems.

Support data mapping, transformation logic, and reconciliation during migration and

cutover.

Act as a subject-matter lead for core banking data-related decisions.

Integration & Real-Time Data Processing

Manage delivery of batch, near-real-time, and real-time data pipelines.

Oversee CDC and replication using GoldenGate.

Drive event streaming and real-time integrations using Kafka.

Ensure data consistency across upstream and downstream systems.

Technology & Platform Oversight

Work closely with architecture and engineering teams across:

o Hadoop-based data platforms

o Azure cloud data services

o Streaming, ingestion, and transformation frameworks

Ensure performance, scalability, security, and data quality standards are met.

BI, Reporting & Consumption

Oversee delivery of dashboards and reports using Qlik and Power BI.

Ensure alignment between operational reports, regulatory submissions, and management MIS.

Manage UAT and business sign-offs for analytics deliverables.

Delivery & Governance

Own detailed delivery plans, milestones, dependencies, and risks for Data & Analytics.

Track progress across multiple vendors and internal teams.

Drive issue resolution and decision-making forums.

Provide clear and concise delivery updates to senior stakeholders.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

Coordinate across core banking, finance, risk, compliance, and business teams.

Manage System Integrators and data platform vendors.

Support steering committees and program governance structures.

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Required Skills & Experience:

Mandatory

15+ years of experience in Banking / Financial Services technology

At least one full Core Banking Migration, with direct involvement in data and reporting

Strong hands-on knowledge of:

o Oracle Flexcube (data structures, transactions, interfaces)

o Data Warehousing & Analytics platforms

o Regulatory and MIS reporting

Technical Skills

Working knowledge of:

o Hadoop ecosystems

o Azure data services

o Kafka

o GoldenGate

o Qlik

o Power BI

Delivery Management

Proven experience delivering large-scale Data & Analytics programs

Strong command of Waterfall / Agile / Hybrid delivery models

Excellent risk, dependency, and stakeholder management skills

Soft Skills

Strong communication and leadership skills

Ability to work in high-pressure, high-visibility transformation programs

Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving mindset

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Preferred Qualifications

Experience with regulatory-driven banking data transformations

Exposure to cloud-native analytics platforms

PMP / SAFe / Agile delivery certifications