Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end IT project lifecycle from initiation to deployment and post-implementation support.
- Lead banking technology projects such as Core Banking, Internet Banking, Mobile Banking, Payment Systems, AML, CRM, Loan Systems, Treasury, or Digital Banking initiatives.
- Define project scope, objectives, timelines, resource planning, and deliverables.
- Coordinate with business users, stakeholders, vendors, developers, infrastructure teams, and QA teams.
- Monitor project progress and ensure delivery within scope, budget, and timeline.
- Prepare and maintain project documentation including:
- Project Charter
- Project Plan
- RAID Log
- Status Reports
- Change Requests
- UAT Coordination
- Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and escalation processes.
- Conduct stakeholder meetings, steering committee updates, and management reporting.
- Ensure compliance with banking regulations, IT governance, audit, and security standards.
- Support SIT, UAT, deployment, and production rollout activities.
- Manage vendor performance and third-party system integration activities.
- Drive Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project delivery methodologies.
- Ensure proper change management and transition to support teams after project completion.
Required SkillsProject Management Skills
- Project Planning & Scheduling
- Risk & Issue Management
- Budget & Cost Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Resource Management
- Change Management
- Vendor Management
- SDLC Management
Technical Skills
- Banking Applications
- Core Banking Systems
- Digital Banking Platforms
- API Integration
- Cloud Technologies
- Database Knowledge
- Infrastructure & Security Understanding
- Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
Tools
- JIRA
- Confluence
- Microsoft Project
- ServiceNow
- Trello
- Azure DevOps
- Clarity PPM
- Visio
- Excel & PowerPoint
Banking Domain Knowledge
Experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred:
- Core Banking
- Internet & Mobile Banking
- Payments & Remittance
- Credit Card Systems
- Treasury Systems
- AML / Compliance
- Loan Origination Systems
- Trade Finance
- Wealth Management
- Regulatory Reporting
- Cybersecurity & Risk
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 5–10+ years of IT project management experience.
- Experience in banking or financial services industry.
- PMP / PRINCE2 / Scrum Master / Agile certifications preferred.
- Knowledge of BNM regulatory requirements is an advantage.
Preferred Certifications
- PMP
- PRINCE2
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
- Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
- ITIL
- SAFe Agile
- COBIT
Soft Skills
- Leadership & Team Management
- Communication & Presentation Skills
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
- Negotiation Skills
- Decision Making
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Time Management
Common Banking Projects Managed
- Core Banking Migration
- Mobile Banking Enhancement
- Digital Transformation
- Payment Gateway Integration
- Regulatory Compliance Projects
- Data Migration
- Cloud Migration
- Cybersecurity Initiatives
- API/Open Banking Projects
- CRM Implementation