Delivery Director, Head of PMO
FinTech · MENA · United Arab Emirates · Abu Dhabi
Total compensation band $180K+. The figure is the member's band, not an offer.
Senior AI Program Manager with 11 years of experience orchestrating digital transformation and AI/ML deployment initiatives across FinTech, Banking, Government, and Technology sectors throughout the MENA region. Currently leads AI platform modernization, delivering the UAE's first Microsoft Fabric implementation while managing cross-functional teams of 40+ professionals. Has directed over 30 enterprise programs with budgets reaching $15M, consistently delivering cloud migration and AI deployment projects that drive measurable organizational change. Proven expertise spans program management, data governance, and change management across Fortune-class organizations.
Achievements
- Built smart device marketplace from scratch that became #1 sales channel with 800K+ MAU in 6 months
- Delivered first Microsoft Fabric implementation in UAE for Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development in 4 months
- Grew MAU by 150%, digital share to 66%, CSI to 8.8, NPS to 39% through digital transformation at VTB Bank
- Launched Big Data analytical centre in under 12 months enabling data-driven decision-making across 3 business units
- Delivered ROA +10%, ROE +13% through CDO function implementation across 3 subsidiary banks
Skills
- Program Management
- Digital Transformation
- Cloud Migration
- AI/ML Deployment
- Data Governance
- Change Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Cross-functional Leadership
- Azure
- Machine Learning
- Data Strategy
- Agile Product Development
- Budget Management
- Microsoft Fabric Implementation
- LLM/RAG Architecture Deployment
Looking for
- Head of AI Programs
- VP Digital Transformation
- Chief Data Officer
Experience
- Senior Project Manager — Sberbank Jul 2018 - Feb 2021
Owned end-to-end delivery for SberDevices and Sberbank International. Built smart device marketplace from scratch becoming #1 sales channel with 800K+ MAU in 6 months.
- Senior IT Project Manager — SberTech (Sberbank IT subsidiary) Feb 2013 - Jul 2018
Led team of 9 PMs and project administrators, completed 10+ modernization projects including corporate data model implementation and cross-border delivery across multiple geographies.
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