Role Summary
Lead and deliver IT projects within a banking environment, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and technology standards. The role requires strong project governance, stakeholder management, and experience in handling complex banking systems and compliance-driven initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
1. Project Planning & Delivery
- Define project scope, objectives, and success criteria
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and deliverables
- Ensure end-to-end delivery across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Deliver projects on time, within scope, and within budget
2. Stakeholder Management
- Engage business users, IT teams, vendors, and senior management
- Act as the primary point of contact for project communications
- Facilitate meetings, steering committees, and status updates
3. Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to IT governance frameworks and internal policies
- Align with regulatory requirements from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM)
- Maintain proper documentation for audits and compliance reviews
4. Risk & Issue Management
- Identify, track, and mitigate project risks and issues
- Escalate critical blockers and drive resolution
- Maintain risk and issue logs
5. Financial & Resource Management
- Manage project budgets (CAPEX / OPEX) and cost tracking
- Plan and allocate resources effectively
- Monitor vendor performance and contract deliverables
6. Testing & Deployment
- Oversee SIT, UAT, and regression testing phases
- Ensure readiness for production deployment
- Manage release and change processes (CAB approvals, RFCs)
7. Vendor & Third-Party Management
- Manage external vendors for system development and integration
- Drive RFP, RFQ, and contract negotiations
- Ensure delivery meets agreed SLAs and quality standards
Banking Domain Exposure (Required/Preferred)
- Core Banking Systems (e.g., deposits, loans, payments)
- Digital Banking (mobile / internet banking)
- Payment Systems (e.g., DuitNow, FPX, SWIFT)
- Regulatory / Compliance Projects
- Risk, AML, or cybersecurity initiatives
Required SkillsCore Skills
- Strong project management and delivery experience
- Stakeholder and vendor management
- Budgeting, planning, and risk management
Technical Understanding
- Solid knowledge of SDLC
- Experience with system integration, APIs, or enterprise platforms
- Familiarity with tools like Jira, MS Project, ServiceNow
Soft Skills
- Leadership and team coordination
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Problem-solving and decision-making
Qualifications
- Degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Typically 5–10 years of IT project management experience
- Experience in banking or financial services is highly preferred
Certifications (Preferred)
- PMP (Project Management Professional)
- PRINCE2
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) / Agile certification
- ITIL Foundation
Pay: RM9,449.30 - RM16,844.22 per month
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Maternity leave
- Opportunities for promotion
- Professional development
Work Location: In person