Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager with strong expertise in banking software development to lead and manage end-to-end technology projects. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience managing both Agile (Scrum) and Waterfall projects, with a strong understanding of financial systems, regulatory requirements, and enterprise-grade application delivery. This role requires leadership, structured governance, and the ability to manage cross-functional technical teams in a fast-paced banking environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Agile Project Management
- Lead and manage Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
- Own and manage the Jira board, ensuring backlog grooming, prioritization, and sprint tracking are up to date.
- Collaborate closely with Product Owners to refine user stories and acceptance criteria.
- Monitor sprint velocity, burndown charts, and delivery performance.
- Remove impediments and ensure timely delivery of sprint commitments.
- Drive continuous improvement in Agile processes and team maturity.
2. Waterfall Project Management
- Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones.
- Manage full SDLC phases including requirements, design, development, UAT, and deployment.
- Track scope, budget, resources, and risks throughout the project lifecycle.
- Prepare status reports and present progress updates to senior management and stakeholders.
- Ensure proper documentation, governance, and change management processes are followed.
3. Technical & Banking Domain Oversight
- Manage software projects involving core banking systems, digital banking platforms, payment gateways, APIs, and integration services.
- Coordinate with architects, developers, QA teams, vendors, and infrastructure teams.
- Ensure compliance with banking regulations, data security standards, and internal governance policies.
- Support release planning, production deployment, and post-implementation review.
4. Stakeholder & Risk Management
- Act as the primary liaison between business, technical teams, vendors, and senior stakeholders.
- Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Manage change requests and scope adjustments effectively.
- Ensure clear communication across all levels of the organization.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in IT Project Management within banking or financial services.
- Proven experience managing Agile Scrum projects (hands-on sprint management and Jira administration).
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Experience delivering banking applications or financial systems.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Scrum Master certification (CSM / PSM) or PMP certification.
- Experience with digital banking, fintech, or core banking platforms (e.g., Temenos, Finacle, etc.).
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and banking compliance standards.
- Experience working with distributed or cross-border teams.
Key Competencies
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- Risk and issue management
- Budget and resource management
- Agile and Waterfall delivery expertise
- Technical understanding of enterprise banking systems
- Excellent communication and reporting skills
