Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced project manager with a strong background in banking and payments to lead multiple business and technology projects. The ideal candidate will be a techno-functional leader capable of managing scope, time, and budget, while collaborating across IT, business, operations, and vendor teams to ensure high-quality project delivery.

Key accountabilities

• Manage one or more business and technology projects simultaneously.
• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery with high quality.
• Act as a techno-functional project manager with strong problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Manage project scope, timelines, and budgets effectively.
• Oversee all phases of project management — initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & control, and closure.
• Handle at least 3 concurrent projects while ensuring deliverables meet quality and budgetary expectations.
• Create and execute project work plans; monitor progress and revise as needed.
• Manage day-to-day operational aspects of projects and resolve challenges promptly.
• Review team deliverables and ensure documentation is complete and up to date.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Provide regular project status reports, risk assessments, and mitigation plans.

Requirements

Qualifications & experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science / information technology.
• 10+ years of total IT experience with at least 5 years in the banking/payments domain.
• Proven experience delivering banking, compliance, and enterprise applications projects.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies (waterfall, hybrid, agile).
• PMI certification or equivalent is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project (MPP) is mandatory.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage teams of 5–10 people and coordinate with senior business and functional heads.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Experience in monitoring project performance metrics and ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery.