Project Manager (Core Banking)

Job Description

• Planning, executing, and successfully completing projects assigned by line manager within the allotted timeline and budget;
• Develop and define project goals, scope, and deliverables that support business objectives in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders;
• Create comprehensive project plans to be shared with senior management and project stakeholders;
• Lead and coordinate project members and resources to ensure project milestones are met and quality standards are upheld;
• Monitor project progress continuously and make detailed scheduled reports on measurable items, such as milestones and deliverables;
• Understand and be able to map the technical architecture of the core banking system and its associated satellite systems;
• Ability to understand technical requirements and solutions, evaluate them, provide recommendations to stakeholders for improvement, and ensure successful project implementation;
• Communicate proactively the status, issues, and risks involved in the project to all stakeholders
• Manage budgeting and forecasting, ensuring projects are completed within the approved budget;
• Identify and minimize project risks throughout its life cycle;
• Conduct retrospective and identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.

Job Requirement

Education level, certification:

• Graduated university with good result
• An advanced certification such as PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is preferred.
• Be good in English skills
• Be proficient in office computer skills, especially excel, word, powerpoint

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience in Banking / Finance / FinTech industry.
• Having background in IT development is a must.
• Proven track record of managing all aspects of a technical project lifecycle, especially core banking system.
• Experience in strategic planning, risk management, or change management.

Individual Characteristics:

• Exceptional leadership, communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of change management and performance evaluation processes.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations and deadlines.