Emiratization Project Manager

• Drive the execution of the IWPB Emiratisation Agenda, ensuring full alignment with the strategy and national objectives
• Lead the transition of offshored roles back onshore, designing a structure that supports Emirati resourcing
• Develop, manage, and track project plans, timelines, risk logs, and status reporting
• Partner with key stakeholders across HR, Operations, Compliance, and Talent Acquisition to enable seamless implementation
• Build and deliver governance packs and reporting dashboards for executive leadership and steering committees
• Identify and manage risks, interdependencies, and blockers across multiple functions
• Support the Talent and Emiratisation teams in developing tailored recruitment, onboarding, and upskilling strategies for Emirati hires
• Promote a culture of ownership, transparency, and delivery excellence across the transformation program
• Lead the programme of strategic change
• Understand country priorities as well as the Regulatory requirements and challenges or risks of the market in relation to the programme
• Key interface with Market and Global transformation
• The role holder will be required to work closely with a broad range of stakeholders at all levels, across numerous functions and be comfortable with matrix and cross functional management
• Key contact point within IWPB with local & regional delivery partners and teams (HR, technology, operations, etc.)
• Maintain excellent working relationships across the business
• Proactively engage and coordinate activities where duplication or cross over may exist
• Work effectively with leadership teams to ensure timely and accurate submissions for reporting
• Influence greater team communication and collaboration
• Work collaboratively across all parts of IWPB and DBS functions
• Provide the Subject Matter expertise across all aspects of area and responsibility
• Role model the HSBC values as a leader within the WPB Business
• Continuously reassess the operational risks associated with the role
• Adhere to internal controls, procedures and policies

• UAE National with a Graduation degree is REQUIRED– to secure Work Permit
• Minimum 8 years of experience in project/programme management in banking or large-scale organizational change
• Strong experience with onshoring, workforce transition, or Emiratisation programmes
• Familiarity with UAE labour laws, Emiratisation policies, and talent frameworks
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives with senior stakeholder engagement
• Strong analytical, planning, and presentation skills
• experience in reporting to senior governance forums
• PMP, Prince2, or equivalent project management certification preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and to interface with Executive Leadership
• Able to retain high energy through difficult transformation projects
• Attention to detail along with ability to work across multiple tasks
• High level of proficiency in Power Point and Excel
• Strong competence in writing reports and making presentations
• A positive attitude with the ability to work on own initiative and under pressure
• Conscientious, with a keen eye for detail and a strong focus on accuracy and quality
• Outstanding planning and organisation skills – dealing with multiple tasks and deadlines under pressure

PMP, Prince2, or equivalent project management certification

• HSBC is committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected, and opinions count
• Provides workplace that fosters continuous professional development
• Flexible working
• Opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment