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Technical Program Manager - Wallet And Payment

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Description

We’re building a regulated digital wallet and payments platform in the UAE, and this role sits at the center of everything.

This is not a typical TPM role.

You will be the person who:

  • Connects engineering, product, compliance, and business
  • Keeps wallet and payments delivery moving under regulatory pressure
  • Ensures nothing falls through the cracks when things get complex (which they will)

If you’ve worked on fintech products in the UAE, you already know — this is part execution, part coordination, part problem-solving under constraints.

What you’ll own

Program & delivery ownership

  • Drive end-to-end delivery of wallet and payment features
  • Manage timelines across engineering, product, compliance, and partners
  • Break down complex fintech initiatives into clear execution plans

Cross-functional alignment

Act as the bridge between:

  • Engineering
  • Product
  • Compliance / risk
  • External partners (banks, payment providers)

Ensure everyone is aligned on what is being built, why, and when

Fintech & regulatory coordination

  • Work closely with teams to align delivery with UAE regulatory expectations
  • Track dependencies related to:
    • KYC / AML
    • Payment integrations
    • Wallet flows
  • Ensure documentation, timelines, and readiness for regulatory reviews

Execution & problem solving

  • Identify blockers early and drive resolution fast
  • Manage multiple workstreams across wallet, payments, and integrations
  • Bring structure to ambiguity and keep momentum high

What we’re looking for

Must-have experience

  • 5–10 years experience as a TPM / program manager / delivery lead
  • Prior experience working on fintech products (wallets, payments, banking, BNPL, etc.)
  • Strong understanding of backend-heavy systems and APIs
  • Experience managing cross-functional teams in high-pressure environments
  • UAE fintech exposure (strong preference)
  • Experience working on fintech products in the UAE
  • Understanding of:
    • Regulatory constraints
    • Payment integrations
    • Banking ecosystems

Core skills

  • Strong program management and execution skills
  • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities
  • Clear communication (especially between tech and non-tech teams)
  • High ownership mindset

What success looks like

  • Wallet features are delivered on time and without regulatory surprises
  • Engineering, product, and compliance move in sync
  • Dependencies are managed before they become problems
  • The team moves faster because of you

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