Job Description

Job Summary:

We are looking for a mid-level IT Project Manager with proven experience in managing application-related projects in the banking sector. The role involves leading the delivery of core banking enhancements, digital banking solutions, regulatory-driven applications, and integration projects. The candidate will oversee end-to-end project lifecycles, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure successful delivery within scope, time, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage application development, enhancement, and integration projects across retail, corporate, treasury, risk, and compliance banking domains. Plan, execute, and monitor project activities following Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies. Work closely with business analysts to translate requirements into functional and technical specifications. Coordinate with developers, testers, and business users to ensure timely delivery of application changes and new releases. Oversee SIT, UAT, and Regression Testing phases, including defect triage and resolution. Manage application-related change requests, patches, upgrades, and system integration with internal and third-party systems. Ensure compliance with IT governance, cybersecurity, and banking regulatory requirements (e.g., BNM, AML/KYC, PCI-DSS). Track project risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating when needed and ensuring mitigations are implemented. Liaise with vendors and system integrators to monitor deliverables, SLAs, and contracts. Provide regular project status reports, dashboards, and presentations to management and stakeholders. Mentor junior project coordinators or analysts in application delivery and project governance.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline. 3-7 years of IT project management or coordination experience, preferably in banking/financial services. Strong understanding of application lifecycle management (SDLC) and project delivery methodologies. Hands-on experience with core banking applications, digital banking platforms, loan origination systems, payment systems, or compliance/regulatory applications. Knowledge of APIs, middleware, databases, and cloud-based applications is a strong plus. Familiarity with Agile/Waterfall methodologies and project management tools (JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, Azure DevOps). Strong stakeholder management, vendor management, and communication skills.

Preferred Certifications (advantageous):

PMP, PRINCE2, or CAPM (Project Management) Agile/Scrum Master or PMI-ACP ITIL Foundation (IT Service Management) Domain-specific certification (e.g., Certified Business Analysis Professional - CBAP, or banking IT-related certifications)
Job Type: Contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: RM6,862.43 - RM11,675.71 per month

Benefits:

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