Erudite Innovation Hiring! Full Time IT Application Project Manager - Banking | Bangi in Selangor - Ricebowl

Key ResponsibilitiesProject Planning & Delivery

• Manage full project lifecycle from initiation to closure.
• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, resource plans, and budgets.
• Monitor project progress and ensure timely delivery.
• Track milestones, dependencies, risks, and issues.
• Manage project governance and reporting activities.

Banking Technology Projects

• Lead implementation and enhancement of:
• Core Banking Systems
• Internet Banking
• Mobile Banking
• Payment Systems
• API & Open Banking
• AML / KYC Systems
• Loan & Financing Platforms
• Treasury Systems
• Regulatory Reporting Systems
• Digital Transformation Initiatives

Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with business stakeholders, vendors, development teams, infrastructure teams, and external partners.
• Conduct project meetings, steering committee sessions, and status updates.
• Ensure alignment between business requirements and technical solutions.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and communication plans.

Risk, Compliance & Governance

• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with:
• Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) guidelines
• PayNet standards
• Security and audit requirements
• Internal governance policies
• Maintain proper project documentation and audit trails.

Vendor & Resource Management

• Manage external vendors, consultants, and system integrators.
• Coordinate procurement and contract-related activities.
• Monitor vendor deliverables and SLA performance.
• Manage internal project resources and cross-functional teams.

Testing & Deployment

• Coordinate SIT, UAT, regression testing, and production deployment.
• Ensure successful release and implementation activities.
• Support post-production stabilization and issue management.
• Ensure smooth transition to support and operations teams.

PMO & Reporting

• Prepare project status reports, dashboards, RAID logs, and executive summaries.
• Track project KPIs and financial metrics.
• Support PMO governance and portfolio reporting activities.
• Ensure adherence to project management methodologies and standards.

Required Skills & CompetenciesProject Management Skills

• Project Lifecycle Management
• Agile / Scrum / Waterfall Methodologies
• Risk & Issue Management
• Change Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Budget & Cost Control
• Vendor Management
• Resource Planning
• PMO Governance

Banking Domain Knowledge

• Core Banking Operations
• Digital Banking
• Payment Systems
• Internet & Mobile Banking
• AML / KYC
• Regulatory Compliance
• Financial Services Operations
• Banking Security Standards

Technical Skills

• JIRA
• Microsoft Project
• Confluence
• Power BI
• SQL
• API Integration
• Cloud Technologies (Azure / AWS)
• DevOps & CI/CD knowledge
• SharePoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• PMP / PRINCE2 / Agile / Scrum certification preferred.
• 5+ years of IT Project Management experience.
• Experience in banking or financial services industry is highly preferred.

Key Deliverables

• Successful delivery of banking technology projects.
• Compliance with project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Effective stakeholder and vendor management.
• Reduced project risks and operational impact.
• Stable production implementation and business continuity.

Common Banking Projects Managed

• Core Banking Migration
• Digital Banking Transformation
• Mobile Banking Enhancement
• Internet Banking Rollout
• Payment Gateway Integration
• PayNet / RENTAS / DuitNow Projects
• AML & Compliance Initiatives
• Data Migration Projects
• Cloud Migration Projects
• Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Upgrades
• Regulatory & Audit Compliance Projects