Head of Portfolio Governance – Banking Transformation
Posted date [2026-03-27]
(ID: 43138)
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Job Snapshot
* Role: Head of Portfolio Governance Banking Transformation
* Location: Abu Dhabi UAE
* Industry: Banking
* Experience: 15+ years
* Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Head of Portfolio Governance – Banking Transformation in Abu Dhabi UAE within the Banking industry is a senior hiring opportunity for professionals leading enterprise portfolio governance and strategic program oversight. This role focuses on aligning large-scale initiatives with business strategy, optimizing investment decisions, and ensuring delivery excellence across digital and core banking transformation programs.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Banking
Function: Project Management
Salary: 45000-70000
(Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Abu Dhabi;
please confirm the final offer with the employer.)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
This role governs enterprise-wide project portfolios, ensuring strategic alignment, financial discipline, and execution efficiency. It plays a critical role in driving transformation initiatives, enhancing delivery frameworks, and enabling leadership visibility across business and technology programs.
Key Responsibilities
* Establish and maintain governance frameworks to align all projects with enterprise strategy and architecture standards
* Align initiatives to value streams and track outcomes using KPIs and OKRs across business and technology functions
* Evaluate and prioritize project proposals to ensure investment value and strategic alignment
* Lead or support high-priority strategic initiatives assigned by executive leadership
* Oversee end-to-end governance processes from project intake to closure ensuring compliance with standards
* Monitor portfolio performance through dashboards, scorecards, and reporting frameworks
* Collaborate with finance teams to manage budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation
* Identify and manage risks, dependencies, and constraints across multiple projects
* Engage stakeholders across business and IT to ensure alignment and transparent communication
* Prepare portfolio insights and reports for senior leadership and decision-making forums
* Drive continuous improvement in portfolio management tools, processes, and methodologies
* Support PMO governance including demand management and business case evaluation
* Contribute to innovation initiatives by assessing emerging technologies and new ideas
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Finance, or related discipline; MBA preferred
* 15+ years of experience in portfolio management, program governance, or transformation roles
* Strong experience within banking or financial services environment
* Certifications such as PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, SAFe, or PMI-PfMP are highly desirable
* Experience managing small teams and leading cross-functional initiatives
* Strong understanding of project delivery models including agile, hybrid, and waterfall
* Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills
Skills Set
* Portfolio governance and project management
* Strategic planning and investment prioritization
* Financial modelling and budget management
* Risk and dependency management
* Data analytics and performance reporting
* Tools such as MS Project, Power BI, and PPM platforms
* Leadership and stakeholder engagement
Why Join Us
* Lead enterprise-level transformation and governance initiatives
* Work closely with executive leadership on strategic decision-making
* Exposure to large-scale banking and digital transformation programs
* Strong leadership role with measurable business impact
* Competitive executive compensation and career growth opportunities
About the Company
First Abu Dhabi Bank is the UAE’s largest financial institution, recognized for its strong governance, innovation, and transformation capabilities. The bank continues to invest in strategic programs and advanced portfolio management practices to drive sustainable growth and operational excellence.
