Project Manager Core Banking

• Lead and manage end-to-end IT projects, particularly Core Banking implementation, enhancement, migration, and system integration projects within the banking or financial services industry. • Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and deliverables to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within scope. • Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including business users, IT teams, developers, infrastructure teams, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution. • Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and issues, and proactively implement mitigation plans to minimize project delays. • Manage project scope, changes, dependencies, and escalations while ensuring alignment with business objectives and client expectations. • Oversee project execution throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirement gathering, development, SIT, UAT, deployment, and post-implementation support. • Facilitate regular project meetings, prepare progress reports, and provide updates to management and key stakeholders. • Ensure project deliverables meet agreed quality standards, technical requirements, and banking operational requirements. • Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, internal teams, and external vendors to ensure successful project delivery. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Management Informatics, or a related field. • Minimum 4 years of experience as a Project Manager, Technical Delivery Manager, IT Project Manager, or Application Delivery Manager. • Must have experience handling Core Banking projects within the banking or financial services industry. • Strong understanding of Core Banking systems, including implementation, enhancement, migration, or integration projects. • Good knowledge and hands-on experience with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). • Familiarity with project management methodologies, such as Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall. • Strong project planning, execution, monitoring, and risk management skills. • Experience managing cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and third-party vendors. • Excellent communication, coordination, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.