Job Description

Primary objectives

Manage and implement projects successfully as per project stakeholders expectations Manage all activities of IT projects following the project management lifecycle activities ensuring the projects complete on time, within budget and meeting the expected scope Provide leadership and guidance to project team members

Requirements

Proven track record in the management of IT systems development (SDLC) projects and implementations in the Banking/Finance sector

Proficient project management experience (minimum 5 years) with technical and banking specific business knowledge

Familiar with banking systems/applications . Strong understanding of system development and implementation lifecycle ( SDLC) Ability to lead, manage and work effectively with various teams of people across the organization to achieve the objectives of the project Ability to quickly grasp complex business and system processes Excellent communication, analytical, leadership skills

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred but not mandatory

Key responsibilities

Engage with the Business users and the Technical team members directly in relation to their roles in the project activities Manage project stakeholders Project Steering Committees, Project Working Groups, etc. Manage interdependencies between projects Manage vendors (where applicable) to ensure smooth implementation of project activities Develop the Project Plan Develop and maintain the project schedule and project budget Work closely with Business Teams on the development of the detail functional requirements and the Technical Teams on the technical requirements Work out with the project team comprehensive testing and deployment plans Ensure timely delivery of key project milestones and planned deliverables Identify & mitigate project risks Resolve project issues in a timely manner Ensure proper facilities and resources are available as per project requirements Monitor and track closely the project progress to ensure activities are kept on time Conduct proper escalation of issues/risks where and when appropriate and required Review project progress and financial matters with PSC on regularly basis Ensure timely and accuracy in the reporting of project statuses to relevant parties Ensure project governance, processes and templates are followed and complied with Ensure compliance to Regulatory, Audit and Risk matters in the execution of IT Projects
Job Type: Contract
Contract length: 12 months

Benefits:

Health insurance Opportunities for promotion Professional development
Work Location: In person