Job Summary

We are seeking an experiencedIT Application Project Managerto lead and deliver application development, enhancement, and implementation projects within thebanking and financial services environment. The role involves managing end-to-end project delivery, coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and aligning technology solutions with business objectives.

Key ResponsibilitiesProject Delivery & Governance

Manageend-to-end application projectsfrom initiation to closure, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
Define project plans, milestones, deliverables, and success metrics.
Ensure projects comply withbanking regulations, internal governance, and risk management frameworks.
Prepare and presentproject status reportsto senior management and stakeholders.

Stakeholder & Business Engagement

Act as the primary liaison betweenbusiness users, IT teams, vendors, and external partners.
Gather and translate business requirements into functional and technical deliverables.
Manage expectations and resolve issues escalated by business or technical teams.

Application & Technology Management

Oversee application development, system integration, testing, UAT, and production deployment.
Coordinate with development, QA, infrastructure, security, and operations teams.
Ensure adherence toSDLC, Agile or Hybrid delivery methodologies.
Support application maintenance, upgrades, and post-implementation reviews.

Risk, Compliance & Quality

Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans.
Ensure compliance withbanking standards, audit requirements, data security, and regulatory guidelines (e.g. BNM, PCI-DSS, ISO where applicable).
Enforce quality standards and best practices throughout the project lifecycle.

Vendor & Resource Management

Manage third-party vendors and system integrators, including contracts, deliverables, and performance.
Optimize resource allocation and track project costs.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree inIT, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
712 yearsof IT experience with5+ yearsin application project management.
Strong experience deliveringbanking or financial services application projects.
Proven track record managingcore banking, digital banking, payments, CRM, or regulatory systems.
Experience withAgile, Waterfall, or Hybridproject methodologies.

Technical & Domain Skills

Application development & integration projects
Banking systems and processes
SDLC / Agile / Scrum / Waterfall
UAT, system testing, and production rollout
Risk management and compliance
Vendor and stakeholder management
Budgeting and resource planning

Certifications (Preferred)

PMP / PRINCE2
Scrum Master (CSM / PSM)
ITIL
Banking or financial servicesrelated certifications (added advantage)

Soft Skills

Strong leadership and communication skills
Excellent stakeholder and conflict management
Analytical and problem-solving mindset
Ability to work under pressure in a regulated environment

Nice to Have

Experience withBNM regulationsor regional banking compliance
Exposure todigital transformation or cloud-based banking applications
Experience working in large enterprise or regional banks
Industry
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