Senior Project Manager
Direct message the job poster from Primis
Job Title: Senior Project Manager – Security Services Technology
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 Steer Cos, 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
- 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
- PMs without hands‑on delivery ownership
- 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 50–60% of the requirements, while women and other underrepresented groups often look for a 90–100% match. If this role excites you but you don’t tick every single box, please still apply. We’d love to hear from you.
Seniority level- Mid‑Senior level
- Contract
- Project Management and Information Technology
- Banking
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Primis by 2x
Apply BELOW
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).