Principal Project Manager

Finastra

The Presales and Project Management Principal is responsible for ensuring that all projects within the portfolio are delivered on time, within the client's budget, and meet or exceed financial targets, including baseline margins. This role defines project objectives and oversees quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle. A key aspect of the role is to consistently foster strong client relationships and uphold Finastra's reputation for excellence. Additionally, the Principal ensures that all presales proposals are submitted punctually and are aligned with budget expectations in coordination with Sales and the Client. Principal Project Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of Large to moderately complex projects for a defined segment of strategic initiatives from project definition and intake to transition to full operational support. Key Responsibilities Your deliverables as a Principal Project Manager will include, but are not limited to, the following Leads and drives the development of the project intake process including developing scope, schedule and cost Defines the goals and objectives of specific project and defines individual team member's roles and responsibilities for the duration of the project Manages multiple mid to large scale projects ensuring that they will complete on time and within budget and that the solution aligns with/meets the business objective Manages the daily/weekly project team assignments and monitors progress against the work plan to assure that objectives are met within the prescribed time, cost, and quality measures Identification and impact analysis of potential project changes and facilitation of change control board to approve or disapprove said changes. Meets financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing a project budget; scheduling expenditures analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Continual identification, qualification and tracking of risks, defining mitigation and contingency plans, assigning appropriate resources, and constantly communicating status Responsible for identification of resource requirements and proper communication of those requirements in a timely manner to ensure the project is properly staffed with the skilled resources required Responsible for identifying internal and external stakeholders, understanding their communication requirements and fulfilling those requirements Requirements and Qualifications 15+ years of end-to-end Project Management experience Fluent in Arabic; native-level proficiency is highly preferred Experience must be with customer-facing projects and not internal to the organization Experience assisting project management teams with identification of action items, tasks and activities and tracking progress Experience at defining, implementing and continually improving standards, processes and procedures utilizing industry best practice (PMI, CMMI, etc.) Experience developing project budgets based on the development of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) We are proud to offer a range of incentives to our employees worldwide. These benefits are available to everyone, regardless of grade, and reflect the values we uphold: Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, based on your location and business priorities. Hybrid working arrangements, and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.