ITeT – Associate Director (PMO – Core Banking Focus)

Job Title: ITeT – Associate Director (PMO – Core Banking Focus)

Employment Type: Contract

Location: On-site @ Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Industry: Professional Services (Consulting – Big 4), Banking & Financial Services

Department: Information Technology Enabled Transformation (ITeT) – Technology Consulting

Role Overview

This role sits within the Project Management Office (ITeT–PMO) in the Technology Consulting team, with a strong focus on core banking system implementation and transformation programmes.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering end-to-end core banking system implementation or replacement projects within banking environments, working closely with business, technology teams, and vendors.

This role requires hands-on project management experience in core banking platforms, ensuring successful delivery across planning, execution, risk management, and stakeholder coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Core Banking Programme Delivery (Critical Focus)

● Lead or manage end-to-end core banking system implementation or replacement projects within banking environments.

● Oversee project lifecycle from initiation, planning, execution to go-live and post-implementation support.

● Work closely with core banking vendors and platforms such as Temenos Transact, Oracle Flexcube, Infosys Finacle, Silverlake SIBS, or similar systems.

● Manage integration across core banking, channels, and downstream systems.

Project Management & PMO Governance

● Establish and manage project governance, reporting, RAID logs, and delivery tracking.

● Monitor risks, issues, and dependencies, with clear escalation and mitigation strategies.

● Coordinate cross-functional teams including business users, IT, vendors, and external stakeholders.

● Ensure adherence to project timelines, scope, and quality standards.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

● Engage and manage stakeholders across all levels, including senior management.

● Lead steering committee updates, workshops, and key project discussions.

● Manage vendor performance and ensure alignment with contractual and delivery expectations.

Strategy & Advisory

● Support requirements gathering and translate business needs into implementation plans.

● Provide advisory on core banking transformation, implementation approach, and best practices.

● Identify risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities across banking systems and processes.

Requirements (Updated – Critical Criteria Highlighted)

● Bachelor's Degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or related fields.

● Mandatory Experience:

○ Proven hands-on project management experience in core banking system implementation or replacement within a banking environment

● Experience with one or more core banking platforms such as:

○ Temenos Transact

○ Oracle Flexcube

○ Infosys Finacle

○ Silverlake SIBS

(or equivalent core banking systems)

● Experience Level (relevant experiences):

○ Associate Director: >10 years

● Strong experience in:

○ End-to-end project delivery in banking technology programmes

○ Stakeholder and vendor management

○ Managing complex system integrations

● Exposure to IT/digital strategy or transformation initiatives is an advantage.

● Strong communication, presentation, and documentation skills.

● Analytical, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset.