Senior Technical Project Manager
CME.com
Office
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Full Time
We are seeking a Technical Senior Project
Manager with strong Fintech expertise to lead high-impact projects in payments,
digital banking, blockchain, regtech, and data-driven platforms. You will
drive projects end-to-end using Agile and hybrid methodologies, managing
cross-functional teams and stakeholders while ensuring delivery within scope,
budget, and compliance requirements.
This role requires hands-on knowledge of
modern technology stacks, regulatory frameworks, and project management
practices. You will play a critical role in aligning delivery with
strategic objectives, mentoring engineers, and contributing to organizational
growth.
Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end project management for complex programs involving multiple squads, technologies, and stakeholders.
- Define project scope, objectives, and success criteria in collaboration with business and technical stakeholders.
- Develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
- Oversee project execution, ensuring timely delivery of milestones while maintaining quality and managing scope changes.
- Apply Agile principles and Scrum practices to drive iterative delivery, continuous improvement, and stakeholder engagement.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and dependencies proactively.
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews) to promote team efficiency and transparency.
- Provide clear and consistent communication to executives, sponsors, and stakeholders through status reports and presentations.
- Drive alignment between business goals and technical execution.
- Lead end-to-end project delivery across multiple streams (payments, open banking, lending platforms, digital wallets, regtech, data platforms).
- Create and maintain detailed project roadmaps, sprint plans, and OKRs.
- Manage Agile delivery teams (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) while integrating DevOps/DevSecOps practices into project execution.
- Oversee collaboration across engineering, QA, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and compliance teams.
- Ensure delivery aligns with ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR, PSD2, SAMA, and SOC 2 compliance standards.
- Drive adoption of cloud-native solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP), API-first development, and microservices architectures.
- Collaborate with Product Owners and Business Analysts to refine backlog, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
- Monitor and control budgets, risks, and quality, ensuring timely delivery.
- Prepare and deliver executive-level dashboards, KPIs, and project health reports.
- Mentor junior PMs and engineers, promoting best practices in Agile and secure software delivery.
Requirements
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum 8–10 years in IT project management, with at least 4+ years in Fintech or Financial Services software development.
- Deep understanding of Agile methodology and the Scrum framework, with hands-on experience leading Agile teams.
- Experience in the Fintech domain, including exposure to financial systems, digital payments, or regulatory compliance.
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies).
- Proven success in delivering large-scale, client-facing fintech platforms.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, budgets, and timelines in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Deep understanding of Agile frameworks, DevSecOps integration, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong knowledge of cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and API ecosystems.
- Familiarity with AI/ML use cases in Fintech (fraud detection, credit scoring, risk analysis).
- Solid grasp of cybersecurity and regulatory compliance in finance.
- Experience with project management tools such as Jira, MS Project, Confluence, or similar platforms.
- Delivery-oriented with strong problem-solving, risk management, and leadership abilities.
Senior Technical Project Manager
Office
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Full Time
October 8, 2025