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Job Description

Embrace the challenge of steering complex tech projects, fostering growth and technical excellence in a dynamic environment.

Job Description

Embrace the challenge of steering complex tech projects, fostering growth and technical excellence in a dynamic environment.

As a Technical Project Manager II in Commercial and Investment Bank for Trade and working Capital business, you will play a pivotal role in leading complex technology projects and programs that drive business goals and enhance the firm's technological capabilities. You will leverage your broad knowledge of technical principles and practices to develop innovative solutions, while effectively managing resources, budgets, and cross-functional teams. Your analytical reasoning and adaptability skills will enable you to navigate through ambiguity and embrace change. By fostering productive relationships with stakeholders and clients, you will contribute to the firm's overall growth and success. Your excellent communication skills and ability to influence others will be crucial in driving mutually beneficial outcomes and managing risks in line with the firm's policies and practices.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate agile transformation initiatives across multiple teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Drive the adoption and scaling of agile practices, including SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) or other relevant frameworks.
• Organize and facilitate Quarterly Planning sessions, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment among teams.
• Develop and maintain agile roadmaps, ensuring transparency and alignment with business objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and address impediments to agile adoption and performance.
• Utilize JIRA and Confluence to manage and track agile projects, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information is available to all stakeholders.
• Analyze data and metrics using Excel to provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging experimentation and innovation within teams.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in agility roles, with a focus on agile at scale and quarterly Planning.
• Strong hands-on experience with JIRA, Confluence, and Excel.
• Proven track record of working in scaling agile practices across organizations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Preference will be given to Bahrain nationals in line with Bahraini requirements
  
  

• Relevant agile certifications (e.g., SAFe Agilist, Certified ScrumMaster) are a definite plus
  
  

• Seniority level Not Applicable

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Project Management and Information Technology

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Be part of a team that’s building smarter, simpler financial services from the ground up. As Project Manager, you’ll sit at the core of strategic change, leading high-impact initiatives, aligning teams, and making sure delivery stays on track and on time.

This role is built for someone with a solid foundation in project delivery (5 to 6 years of experience) and at least one year operating within a banking environment. You’ll need to be confident juggling priorities, reporting to senior leadership, and working with diverse teams across a regulated setting.

The Role:

You’ll lead the planning and execution of major strategic and operational projects. From setting up governance structures and tracking KPIs to managing budgets and coordinating stakeholder meetings, this role is about bringing structure, pace, and accountability to business-critical initiatives.

You'll be hands-on in day-to-day delivery and act as a key point of contact across internal teams and external vendors. The role also requires strong reporting, documentation, and follow-up skills to support leadership in making informed decisions.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Managing the full lifecycle of multiple projects, from planning to closure.
• Supporting executive-level governance with reporting, insight, and structured delivery updates.
• Leading detailed delivery planning across timelines, milestones, budgets, and resource forecasting.
• Maintaining and updating RAID logs, issue registers, and decision/action trackers.
• Coordinating and documenting key meetings and stakeholder sessions.
• Tracking financials and preparing cost-benefit analyses to support business cases.
• Ensuring cross-programme dependencies are mapped and managed effectively.
• Supporting consistent project control, governance, and delivery frameworks.
• Capturing lessons learned and embedding continuous improvement into the delivery process.
• Acting as the go-to person for project queries, calendar management, and resource scheduling.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• 5 to 6 years of hands-on project management experience across digital or operational programmes.
• A minimum of 1 year in a banking institution or regulated financial services environment.
• Experience managing cross-functional stakeholders, including executive leadership.
• Proven ability to plan, execute, and close complex projects across multiple teams.
• Strong command of Agile, PMI, or similar project delivery methodologies.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, particularly MS Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Detail-oriented, with strong follow-up, time management, and documentation skills.
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal, across all levels of the business.
• Comfortable operating with autonomy and managing competing priorities.
• Bonus: experience supporting digital transformation or regionally distributed delivery.

What’s in It for You:

• A high-impact delivery role in a scaling financial business.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic programmes.
• A collaborative culture with room to shape how things get done.
• Based in Bahrain with regional scope.

Next Steps:

If this sounds like the kind of challenge you’re ready for, we’d love to hear from you. Send your CV or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

1. Own overall project communication and coordination
2. Drive discussion when conflicts arise and work with the team on alternatives or different approaches
3. Help with resource planning and allocation
4. Develop project plans for key projects using appropriate planning techniques that track the progress of critical business objectives
5. Work with Product team members to keep improving software development processes to create high-quality features efficiently
6. Review business, functional and technical requirements for completeness and identify gaps as needed
7. Recommend and implement process changes as necessary
8. Evaluate and assess each project's results
9. Provide a gap analysis based on current practice, process, and systems
10. Provide a plan to deliver agreed changes
11. Create long- and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines
12. Serve as a point of contact for teams when multiple units are assigned to the same project to ensure team actions remain in synergy
13. Communicate with executives or the board to keep the project aligned with their goals
14. Perform quality control on the project throughout development to maintain the standards expected
15. Adjust schedules and targets on the project as needs or financing for the project change

1. The resource has at least 5 years of experience in managing projects in the IT field.
2. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
3. IT-related bachelor’s degree – Masters is a merit.
4. The resource possesses technical writing skills to create project plans, perform gap analysis and quality control, adjust schedules and project milestones.

Interested candidates may send in their CVs to

• Plan, execute, and close projects according to scope, budget, and timeline.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, including resource allocation, risk management, and communication strategies.
• Manage project teams, providing guidance, motivation, and performance feedback.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks or issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure effective communication among project team members, stakeholders, and clients.
• Manage project budgets, track expenses, and ensure financial objectives are met.
• Conduct project post-mortems and create lessons learned reports to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Ensure all projects adhere to company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification techniques.
• Facilitate the procurement of necessary materials and resources for project activities.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; Master's degree or PMP certification is a significant advantage.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in project management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management software such as MS Project, Asana, or Jira.
• Strong risk management and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage stakeholder expectations and foster positive relationships.
• Experience in budgeting and financial management.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Adaptability and ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment.

• Plan, execute, and close projects according to defined scope, budget, and timelines.
• Develop detailed project plans, including task breakdown, resource allocation, and scheduling.
• Manage project teams, providing leadership and direction.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues.
• Communicate project status, updates, and critical information to stakeholders.
• Manage project budgets and track expenditures.
• Ensure quality control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct project post-mortems and identify lessons learned.

• Bachelor's degree in Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of proven project management experience.
• PMP or similar project management certification preferred.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Asana).
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent risk management and problem-solving abilities.

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Manage project budgets and ensure financial objectives are met.
• Coordinate and manage project teams, ensuring clear communication and task delegation.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions as needed to stay on track.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and provide regular project updates.
• Ensure the quality of project deliverables.
• Oversee the procurement of necessary resources and manage vendor relationships.
• Conduct project post-mortems and identify lessons learned for future projects.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to senior management.
• Foster a collaborative and productive project environment.
• Ensure adherence to project management methodologies and best practices.
• Manage changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification techniques.
• Develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business, Engineering, or Technology. PMP or equivalent certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management.
• Proven success in managing complex projects from start to finish.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Asana).
• Strong risk management and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Budget management and financial forecasting skills.

• Plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget.
• Acquire resources and coordinate the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business objectives in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Manage project changes, risks, and issues proactively.
• Ensure quality assurance and adherence to project standards.
• Communicate project progress, milestones, and challenges to all stakeholders.
• Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of projects.
• Conduct project post-mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals.
• Meet with project stakeholders to identify and define project scope, clarify specific deliverables, functions, and task requirements.
• Proven experience as a Project Manager, with a strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Jira).
• Strong understanding of budgeting, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; PMP or similar certification is a plus.
• Problem-solving and decision-making aptitude.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and motivate others.