Senior Manager – Digital Transformation | United Arab Emirates

Location

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (On-site)

• Information Technology (IT) & Software
• Banking & Insurance
• Business Development

A stealth-mode Fin Tech startup in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Senior Manager – Digital Transformation to lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, digital operating models, process modernization, and technology-enabled business change. This is an exceptional opportunity for transformation leaders who are passionate about driving innovation and delivering measurable business outcomes within the financial technology sector.

The successful candidate will work closely with executive leadership to define and execute transformation strategies across business, technology, operations, and customer experience. This role offers outstanding career growth, leadership opportunities, and exposure to cutting-edge technologies, including artificial intelligence, cloud platforms, automation, and digital products within a high-growth Fin Tech environment.

• Lead enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives and business modernization programs.
• Design and implement digital operating models and transformation strategies.
• Drive process redesign, automation, and customer journey transformation initiatives.
• Translate business strategy into transformation roadmaps, execution plans, KPIs, and measurable outcomes.
• Lead cross-functional programs involving Product, Technology, Data, Operations, Risk, Compliance, and Business teams.
• Manage transformation portfolios, project governance, budgets, risks, and executive reporting.
• Collaborate with external consulting partners, technology vendors, and business stakeholders.
• Promote innovation through AI-enabled transformation, cloud technologies, automation, and digital platforms.
• Monitor program performance and ensure successful delivery of strategic initiatives.
• Present transformation progress and recommendations to executive leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8–12 years of experience in Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Strategy, Technology Consulting, or Transformation Delivery.
• Proven experience leading complex transformation programs within Fin Tech, Banking, Financial Services, Digital Payments, or Technology organizations.
• Strong expertise in digital operating models, process redesign, automation, customer journey transformation, and technology-enabled business change.
• Experience developing transformation roadmaps, KPIs, and execution strategies.
• Knowledge of AI-enabled transformation, cloud technologies, digital products, automation, and enterprise data platforms.
• Experience leading cross-functional business and technology initiatives.
• Proven experience managing transformation portfolios, budgets, vendors, risks, and executive governance.
• Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• UAE experience is mandatory.

AED 35,000 – 40,000 per month

• Competitive executive-level compensation package.
• Opportunity to join a high-growth stealth Fin Tech startup.
• Exposure to enterprise digital transformation and emerging technologies.
• Collaborative leadership environment with strategic business impact.

This position provides exceptional opportunities to advance into Director of Digital Transformation, Head of Transformation, Chief Digital Officer (CDO), Enterprise Transformation Leader, or Executive Technology Leadership roles while shaping the future of a rapidly growing Fin Tech organization.

Professionals will continue developing expertise in enterprise transformation, AI-enabled innovation, cloud technologies, digital operating models, executive leadership, and strategic business transformation through high-impact initiatives.