Senior Project Manager

About the role

Equiti is a global fintech organization building multi-asset products and services, including liquidity solutions, proprietary technology teams, and online trading platforms. With more than 400 specialists across 9 languages, the company serves retail, professional, and institutional clients in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The business is focused on expanding access to online trading through education, accessibility, and innovative digital products.

The Project Management team in Dubai is looking for a highly organized Senior Project Manager who can thrive in a fast-moving, collaborative environment and help deliver high-priority initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Develop detailed project scopes, plans, and delivery schedules.
• Oversee project communications, including status updates and reporting.
• Spot, assess, and manage project risks before they escalate.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to keep work aligned with project objectives.
• Resolve project-related issues and remove delivery blockers.
• Collect business requirements, document them clearly, and translate them into workable solutions.
• Carry out research and prepare documentation before projects begin.
• Build and monitor test plans to support delivery quality.
• Support other PMO team members in managing their projects.
• Take ownership of more complex and higher-priority projects.
• Help shape PMO standards, governance, and processes.
• Improve and maintain project templates and related documentation.
• Act as a key point of contact for other departments.

Skills and competencies

• Strong understanding of PMI-based project management practices.
• Working knowledge of Agile delivery approaches.
• Demonstrated leadership capability.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Good time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to handle complex situations and advanced troubleshooting.
• Comfort working with multiple senior stakeholders.

Experience and qualifications

The ideal candidate should have at least 4 years of experience in software or IT implementation projects. Experience handling app development projects will be valuable. Familiarity with Atlassian tools such as JIRA and Confluence is an advantage. Professional certifications such as PMI-PMP or PMI-ACP are beneficial. Background in business analysis is also a plus. Experience in the financial services or fintech sector is preferred. English fluency is required, and Arabic language skills are an added advantage.

Perks and benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Performance-linked bonus.
• Medical coverage for employees and family members.
• Flexible smart-working arrangements.
• Employee wellness programs.
• Personalized career development support.
• Office lunch provided.
• Regular company events and activities.

Workplace culture

Equiti promotes a friendly, collaborative culture with international teamwork and a strong emphasis on development. The company is an equal opportunity employer and supports growth through diverse experiences and career-building opportunities.

Additional information

The role is based in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The company emphasizes a modern work environment, with some office perks such as a relaxed dress culture, free lunches, charity events, and smart working options mentioned across its offices.

Company structure

“Equiti” refers to a group of companies made up of seven regulated financial services entities, along with technology and marketing hubs operating across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.