Project Management Officer

Job Title: PMO

Reports to: CEO Office

Role: Full time

Location: Abu Dhabi

Company Details

Our client is a financial institution licensed to provide a comprehensive range of banking products and services. Built on a foundation of resilience and innovation, it has grown into a trusted provider of financial solutions for individuals, businesses, and institutions. The organisation is deeply committed to financial inclusion, social responsibility, and aligning with global best practices in financial services and technology.

Job Purpose

The PMO Lead will head the Program Office responsible for overseeing the bank’s ADGM Strategic Program initiatives and projects, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence objectives. This role requires a strategic leader with a strong understanding of banking transformation, program governance, and regulatory initiatives in a Category 1 financial institution within the ADGM framework.

The ideal candidate will drive cross-functional coordination, ensure program delivery discipline, and maintain visibility of strategic priorities through effective governance, stakeholder management, and reporting mechanisms.

Key Responsibilities

1. Program Leadership & Governance

• Establish and lead the ADGM Program Management Office structure, policies, and governance frameworks.
• Oversee strategic initiatives across business, technology, and regulatory domains, ensuring alignment with the ADGM strategic roadmap.
• Ensure project portfolio prioritization, resource allocation, and delivery tracking in line with the bank’s strategic objectives.
• Maintain oversight of program risk, issue management, dependencies, and escalation processes.

2. Strategic Program Delivery

• Lead delivery of multi-stream programs such as digital transformation, core banking modernization, risk and compliance initiatives, and business expansion within the ADGM jurisdiction.
• Coordinate program execution across departments including IT, Operations, Risk, Compliance, Finance, and HR.
• Manage vendor relationships and third-party engagements related to program delivery.
• Ensure compliance with ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) standards and other applicable frameworks.

3. Performance Management & Reporting

• Develop standardized tools and templates for program tracking, reporting, and performance measurement.
• Deliver executive-level dashboards and insights to the Board, Executive Committee, and regulators as required.
• Ensure transparent communication of program progress, financials, risks, and milestones.

4. People & Change Leadership

• Build and lead a high-performing PMO team, promoting a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Drive change management and communication strategies to embed transformation outcomes across the organization.
• Provide mentorship, training, and support to project managers and business sponsors.

Skills and Experience (essential to any successful application)

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in Program/Project Management, including 5+ years in a PMO leadership role within banking or financial services.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale transformation programs and regulatory initiatives in ADGM or GCC financial markets.
• Strong knowledge of PMI/PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, and Portfolio Management methodologies.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to engage confidently with senior executives, regulators, and external partners

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field (Master’s preferred).