Project Manager - Banking Sector

Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of key banking projects. This role will involve overseeing complex projects that drive business transformation, improve operational efficiency, and ensure compliance with banking regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience managing large-scale projects in the banking or financial services industry and will be responsible for ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with strategic business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Planning & Execution: Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of banking projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategic goals. Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resources, and risk management strategies.
• Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, senior management, vendors, and other stakeholders. Foster strong relationships to ensure effective communication and that all parties are informed of project progress, risks, and outcomes.
• Budget & Resource Management: Oversee project budgets, ensuring projects are delivered within financial constraints. Allocate resources effectively, ensuring teams have the necessary tools and support to execute their tasks efficiently.
• Risk & Compliance Management: Identify and mitigate project risks, including regulatory and compliance challenges specific to the banking sector (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS). Ensure that all project deliverables comply with banking regulations and industry standards.
• Team Leadership & Coordination: Lead cross-functional project teams, including IT, compliance, business, and operations. Provide guidance, motivation, and support to team members, ensuring efficient collaboration and performance.
• Project Reporting & Documentation: Provide regular status updates, progress reports, and documentation to stakeholders. Track project milestones, risks, and budget adherence, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Change Management: Manage changes to project scope, timelines, and resources, ensuring all changes are properly evaluated and communicated. Lead efforts to manage the impact of changes on the project’s success.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that all project deliverables meet quality standards and align with the bank’s strategic goals. Collaborate with teams to maintain high standards of quality and ensure the continuous improvement of project processes.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvements in project management processes, tools, and methodologies. Recommend innovations that can optimize project delivery and performance in the banking industry.