Business Operations Manager

🏢 Astra Tech
📍 Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesFull-timeOn-site
📅 Posted: 2w ago🔄 Updated: 2w ago
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The Business Operations Manager will serve as the business PMO for the lending business, spearheading key operational initiatives, ensuring payment-related business continuity, and coordinating cross-functional projects. This role demands execution excellence, strong stakeholder management, and process optimization to achieve business priorities and maintain efficient operations. Key responsibilities include leading and coordinating cross-functional projects, developing project plans, tracking milestones, managing dependencies, and ensuring timely delivery. The manager will identify and resolve project risks, establish governance and reporting mechanisms, and facilitate communication among Product, Tech, Risk, Compliance, Finance, Customer Service, and Operations teams. They will also translate business requirements into actionable plans, support operational readiness, and conduct post-implementation follow-ups.
Required Skills
Information Technology
SLA Management
Finance, Legal & Governance
Payment Operations
Soft Skills & Professional Competencies
CommunicationStakeholder Management
Business, Sales & Management
Project Management
Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of experience in business operations, program management, or PMO roles, preferably within fintech, lending, payments, banking, or financial services. Prior experience in payment operations, finance operations, reconciliation, or business process management is highly desirable. Strong project management, stakeholder management, cross-functional communication, and problem-solving skills are essential.
Description
Role SummaryThe Business Operations Manager acts as the business PMO for the lending business, responsible for driving key operational initiatives, ensuring payment-related business continuity, and coordinating cross-functional projects across Product, Tech, Finance, Risk, Compliance, and Operations teams.This role focuses on execution excellence, stakeholder management, and process optimization to support business priorities and ensure stable and efficient operations.Responsibilities Business Project Management Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects across the lending business. Develop project plans, track milestones, manage dependencies, and ensure timely delivery. Identify project risks and blockers and drive resolution with relevant stakeholders. Establish governance and reporting mechanisms to improve execution visibility and accountability. Business Coordination & Execution Coordinate with Product, Tech, Risk, Compliance, Finance, Customer Service, and Operations teams to ensure smooth execution of business initiatives. Translate business requirements into actionable plans and track implementation progress. Facilitate communication and alignment among stakeholders to ensure successful delivery. Support operational readiness and post-implementation follow-up for key initiatives.Requirements Bachelor's degree 5+ years of experience in business operations, program management, PMO, or related roles. Experience in fintech, lending, payments, banking, or financial services is preferred. Prior experience in payment operations, finance operations, reconciliation, or business process management is highly preferred.Skills Strong project management and stakeholder management capabilities. Excellent cross-functional communication and execution skills. Strong problem-solving ability with a structured and detail-oriented mindset. Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects independently. Strong ownership and result-oriented attitude.Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with payment lifecycle, including disbursement, repayment, refund, settlement, and reconciliation processes. Understanding of payment gateways, wallet operations, banking processes, and financial controls. Experience working closely with Product, Finance, Payment, Risk, and Technology teams.
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