- We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead project delivery with a large banking client. The ideal candidate will have a 2 to 3 years of proven track record of managing complex IT projects, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Project Management:
- Oversee end-to-end project delivery and manage Product Development.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies to ensure on-time delivery.
- Monitor and report project performance using industry-standard KPIs.
- Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
- Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs
2. Stakeholder Engagement:
- Act as the primary liaison between stakeholders, technical teams, and clients.
- Facilitate requirement gathering sessions and ensure alignment with standards.
- Provide regular project updates to executive stakeholders and ensure transparency.
3. Team Leadership:
- Lead a multidisciplinary team, including developers and testers.
- Foster a collaborative and performance-oriented project culture.
- Manage resource onboarding and ensure all team members meet requirements.
- Knowledge in the Financial Services Domain
- Prior Product Owner experience
- Proven experience in managing IT projects across the full lifecycle (Initiation to Closure)
- Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies (e.g. Scrum ceremonies)
- Hands-on experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Trello, or similar)
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience working with cross-functional teams, including client teams and third-party vendors
- Strong problem-solving and risk management capabilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure