Job Title: Senior Project Manager Security Services Technology
Contract Duration: 12 months] (Extension likely)
Location: 4 Days on site Abu Dhabi
Rate: 30,000 35,000 AED Per month
Client: Banking
We are seeking a hands-on Senior Project Manager to take ownership of Security Services / Capital Markets technology delivery within a complex banking environment.
This role is for an experienced candidate who can hit the ground running, manage senior stakeholders, and drive delivery from day one.
Key Responsibilities
- Take full ownership of in-flight and new Security Services technology projects
- Drive front-to-back delivery across trading, securities processing, and integration with core banking/back-office systems
- Lead delivery across Business, IT, and third-party vendors
- Establish and run SteerCos, working groups, and delivery governance
- Actively manage RAID, dependencies, and delivery risks
- Hold vendors accountable to milestones, quality, and contractual commitments
- Provide clear, concise status reporting to senior stakeholders
Skills Needed:
- 10+ years delivering technology projects within Security Services / Capital Markets
- Strong understanding of the securities lifecycle (trade capture settlement custody accounting)
- Proven experience integrating securities or trading platforms into core banking environments
- Demonstrated ability to manage senior stakeholders in high-pressure environments
- Strong PMO / governance discipline with a delivery-first mindset
- Experience working as a contractor within large financial institutions
This role is NOT for:
- PMs without hands-on delivery ownership
- Generalist IT PMs lacking capital markets experience
- Candidates requiring extensive onboarding or training
As this is a contract position you will require an existing freelancer visa or happy to acquire one.
Research indicates that men will apply to a role when they meet only 5060% of the requirements, while women and other underrepresented groups often look for a 90100% match. If this role excites you but you don't tick every single box, please still apply. We'd love to hear from you.
