Project Manager

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Program Manager will be responsible for handling multiple projects simultaneously, overseeing the end-to-end project lifecycle , ensuring the delivery of projects on time, within scope, and budget, while aligning with strategic business goals and regulatory standards. A. KEY Position Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Project Leadership & Delivery: • Lead complex, cross-functional projects in the banking sector, including digital transformation, core banking upgrades, compliance initiatives, or operational efficiency improvements. • Define project scope, objectives, timelines, budgets, and deliverables in alignment with business goals. • Manage all phases of the project lifecycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. Stakeholder Engagement: • Act as a key point of contact for executive sponsors, business heads, technical teams, vendors, and regulators. • Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure clear communication, alignment of expectations, and stakeholder satisfaction. Risk and Compliance Management: • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, with a strong understanding of banking regulations • Ensure project compliance with internal audit and regulatory requirements. Team & Resource Management: • Lead cross-functional project teams, including business analysts, developers, testers, and third-party vendors. • Manage resource allocation, performance tracking, and team development. Project Governance & Reporting: • Provide regular updates to steering committees and senior executives. • Maintain documentation including project charters, project plans, RTM etc. Change Management: • Define change management approach, timeline and deliverables aligned with the overall project plan • Collaborate with project teams to integrate change activities into project plans Vendor Management: • Ensure contract terms are adhered to throughout the project lifecycle • Track vendor related cost against project budget B. Qualifications and Experience Requirement • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science or related field, MCA or equivalent • Certifications (preferred): • PMP (Project Management Professional) • PRINCE2 Practitioner • Minimum 10–12 years of project management experience , with at least 5 years in the banking or financial services industry . • Proven track record of delivering multiple projects worth more than one crore with complex stakeholder environments. • Strong proficiency with project management software (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Trello, Asana) • Application of appropriate project management methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid, depending on the project context. • Experience in areas such as: a) Digital banking / online & mobile banking b) Core banking systems (e.g. Finacle)