It Project Manager

Primary Objective

• Manage and implement projects successfully as per project stakeholders expectations

• Manage all activities of IT projects following the project management lifecycle activities - ensuring the projects complete on time, within budget and meeting the expected scope

• Provide leadership and guidance to project team members

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with the Business users and the Technical team members directly in relation to the 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 detail 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 regularly basis

• Ensure timely and accuracy in the 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

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