Senior Project Manager

WE ARE

Soft Serve is a technology solutions company specializing in software products, application development, and services. Our mission is to be a valuable partner for clients ranging from start-ups to large enterprises, measuring our success through their success.

Our client is a leading strategic advisory firm supporting a large-scale transformation program for a major bank in the Middle East.

Our team is driving the full implementation of a next-generation Corporate & Investment Banking platform.

• Experienced as a Senior Project Manager or Program Manager with 8+ years leading enterprise-scale banking platform implementations
• Knowledgeable in Corporate & Investment Banking processes, products, and operating models (e.g., corporate lending, loan servicing, investment management, cash management, treasury operations)
• Skilled in solutioning and governing complex banking technology deployments
• Possessing a strong technical background
• Experienced in milestone planning, risk/issue management, and dependency tracking across the full SDLC
• Capable of communicating clearly with stakeholders, including participation in steering committees
• Familiar with Avaloq, Finastra LoanIQ/Fusion, or Black Rock Aladdin from an implementation or program‑leadership perspective
• Grounded in work experience with global consultancies or financial institutions
• Experienced in asset management
• Familiar with Middle Eastern banking environments (as a plus)

• Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of a major banking platform modernization program
• Travel to Doha (up to 25% of working time) to support workshops, stakeholder engagements, and on‑site delivery needs
• Oversee delivery milestones and ensure alignment across functional, technical, and vendor work streams
• Drive program governance, including reporting, risk/issue management, quality assurance, and adherence to delivery frameworks
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams to support consistent progress and timely decision‑making
• Serve as a strategic partner to client stakeholders, ensuring transparency, expectation alignment, and timely escalation
• Contribute to shaping long‑term transformation roadmaps and operating models
• Deliver high‑quality projects and services across the full project lifecycle
• Operate remotely while following a Sunday–Thursday working week (Friday and Saturday as days off)

• Be part of one of the fastest‑growing business units at Soft Serve
• Collaborate in an international and flexible environment with remote engagement and periodic travel
• Create opportunities for professional growth, certification, and participation in strategic fintech initiatives
• Support you with autonomy, transparent communication, and guidance from experienced leadership
• Fulfill professional ambitions on the way to becoming a better version of ourselves every day
• Ensure your growth and agree on the career development plan
• Work hard, play hard, and have fun!