Program Management Data & Analytics

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  • Dubai
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 days ago
Key Responsibilities:
Data & Analytics Delivery (Primary Focus)
  • Own end-to-end delivery of Data & Analytics workstreams within the Core Banking
transformation.
  • Manage delivery of:
o Enterprise, operational, and regulatory reporting
o Analytical data marts and consumption layers
o Data validation, reconciliation, and controls
  • Lead the transition from legacy DWH to a modern data platform, including execution of the DWH demise strategy.
Core Banking Data Expertise:
  • Provide deep domain oversight of Oracle Flexcube data models, transactions,
products, and accounting flows.
  • Ensure accurate sourcing of data from Flexcube for downstream systems.
  • Support data mapping, transformation logic, and reconciliation during migration and
cutover.
  • Act as a subject-matter lead for core banking data-related decisions.
Integration & Real-Time Data Processing
  • Manage delivery of batch, near-real-time, and real-time data pipelines.
  • Oversee CDC and replication using GoldenGate.
  • Drive event streaming and real-time integrations using Kafka.
  • Ensure data consistency across upstream and downstream systems.
Technology & Platform Oversight
  • Work closely with architecture and engineering teams across:
o Hadoop-based data platforms
o Azure cloud data services
o Streaming, ingestion, and transformation frameworks
  • Ensure performance, scalability, security, and data quality standards are met.
BI, Reporting & Consumption
  • Oversee delivery of dashboards and reports using Qlik and Power BI.
  • Ensure alignment between operational reports, regulatory submissions, and management MIS.
  • Manage UAT and business sign-offs for analytics deliverables.
Delivery & Governance
  • Own detailed delivery plans, milestones, dependencies, and risks for Data & Analytics.
  • Track progress across multiple vendors and internal teams.
  • Drive issue resolution and decision-making forums.
  • Provide clear and concise delivery updates to senior stakeholders.
Stakeholder & Vendor Management
  • Coordinate across core banking, finance, risk, compliance, and business teams.
  • Manage System Integrators and data platform vendors.
  • Support steering committees and program governance structures.
Required Skills & Experience:
Mandatory
  • 20+ years of experience in Banking / Financial Services technology
  • At least one full Core Banking Migration, with direct involvement in data and reporting
  • Strong hands-on knowledge of:
o Oracle Flexcube (data structures, transactions, interfaces)
o Data Warehousing & Analytics platforms
o Regulatory and MIS reporting
Technical Skills
  • Working knowledge of:
o Hadoop ecosystems
o Azure data services
o Kafka
o GoldenGate
o Qlik
o Power BI
Delivery Management
  • Proven experience delivering large-scale Data & Analytics programs
  • Strong command of Waterfall / Agile / Hybrid delivery models
  • Excellent risk, dependency, and stakeholder management skills
Soft Skills
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Ability to work in high-pressure, high-visibility transformation programs
  • Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving mindset
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with regulatory-driven banking data transformations
  • Exposure to cloud-native analytics platforms
  • PMP / SAFe / Agile delivery certifications

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