It Project Manager

Key Responsibilities

Requirements

• Proven track record in the management of IT systems development (SDLC) projects and implementations in the Banking/Finance sector.
• Proficient project management experience (minimum 5 years) with technical and banking specific business knowledge.
• Familiar with banking systems/IT Security applications.
• Strong understanding of system development and implementation lifecycle (SDLC).
• Ability to lead, manage and work effectively with various teams of people across the organization to achieve the objectives of the project.
• Ability to quickly grasp complex business and system processes.
• Excellent communication, analytical, leadership skills.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Engage with the Business users and the Technical team members directly in relation to their roles in the project activities.
• Manage project stakeholders – Project Steering Committees, Project Working Groups, etc.
• Manage interdependencies between projects.
• Manage vendors (where applicable) to ensure smooth implementation of project activities.
• Develop the Project Plan.
• Develop and maintain the project schedule and project budget.
• Work closely with Business Teams on the development of the detailed functional requirements and the Technical Teams on the technical requirements.
• Work out with the project team comprehensive testing and deployment plans.
• Ensure timely delivery of key project milestones and planned deliverables.
• Identify & mitigate project risks.
• Resolve project issues in a timely manner.
• Ensure proper facilities and resources are available as per project requirements.
• Monitor and track closely the project progress to ensure activities are kept on-time.
• Conduct proper escalation of issues/risks where and when appropriate and required.
• Review project progress and financial matters with PSC on a regular basis.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of project statuses to relevant parties.
• Ensure project governance, processes and templates are followed and complied with.
• Ensure compliance to Regulatory, Audit and Risk matters in the execution of IT Projects.
• Manage and implement projects successfully as per project stakeholders expectations.
• Manage all activities of IT projects following the project management lifecycle activities, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget and meeting the expected scope.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project team members.