Project Manager - Core Banking

Projective Talent | Part of Projective Group; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Mobility budget (company car or bike)

Meal vouchers

Eco vouchers

Individual training budget

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Projective Group Talent is offering an exceptional career experience in Financial Services. As a Project Manager, you will lead end-to-end migration initiatives within a strategic core banking transformation programme, and bring teams together to shape a future-ready banking environment.

You will work with business specialists, product leads, architects, engineers, operations experts and external partners in a collaborative, fast-paced setting, using AI-enabled ways of working to deliver

Qualifications

• Experience leading IT transformation or migration projects.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or equivalent professional experience.
• Interest in banking or regulated environments.
• Ability to bring structure to complex projects across teams.
• Knowledge of core banking, data migration, Agile delivery or software modernization.
• Willingness to use AI-supported tools in delivery and decision-making.
• Strong communication and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Fluent in English; Dutch and/or French a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead core banking migration projects from initiation through go-live and stabilisation.
• Coordinate business, technology, operations, testing, and migration activities.
• Manage plans, dependencies, budgets, timelines, risks, and stakeholder expectations.
• Drive governance, reporting and decisions with senior stakeholders.
• Ensure delivery meets regulatory, security, risk and audit requirements.
• Support adoption of AI-enabled practices to improve programme delivery.
• Contribute to the migration and decommissioning of legacy banking platforms.

Skills

Project management

Banking interest

Agile delivery

Data migration

Communication

English fluency

Team collaboration

AI-enabled tools usage

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

AI tools

Job description

At Projective Group Talent, we offer an exceptional career experience in Financial Services. We support and coach you in developing new skills and progressing in your career, whether as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) or in a leading role. As Project Manager, you will lead end-to-end migration initiatives within a strategic core banking transformation programme. You will bring teams together, manage delivery with confidence, and help shape a future-ready banking environment.

Read more about our Talent Academy and Traineeships: Projective Group Academy & Traineeships

You will join a major transformation programme at a leading bank, focused on migrating products, customer journeys, and operational processes from legacy platforms to a modern core banking environment. You will work in a collaborative, fast-paced setting with business specialists, product leads, architects, engineers, operations experts, and external partners. The programme combines deep banking expertise, modern technology, and AI-enabled ways of working to deliver meaningful change for customers and the organisation.

Your Tasks

• Lead core banking migration projects from initiation through go-live and stabilisation.
• Coordinate business, technology, operations, testing, and migration activities.
• Manage plans, dependencies, budgets, timelines, risks, and stakeholder expectations.
• Drive governance, reporting, and decision-making with senior stakeholders.
• Ensure delivery meets regulatory, security, risk, and audit requirements.
• Support the adoption of AI-enabled practices to improve programme delivery.
• Contribute to the migration and decommissioning of legacy banking platforms.

Your Skills

• Bring project management experience from IT, transformation, or migration projects.
• Hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree, or have equivalent professional experience.
• Have an interest in banking, financial services, or another regulated environment.
• Feel comfortable working with different teams and bringing structure to complex projects.
• Understand areas such as core banking, data migration, Agile delivery, or software modernisation.
• Be open to using AI-supported tools to make delivery and decision-making more effective.
• Communicate clearly, build positive stakeholder relationships, and enjoy working collaboratively.
• Be fluent in English; knowledge of Dutch and/or French is a plus.

Our Offer

Here's what you can expect from us:

• A competitive salary and a flexible mobility budget (including the option of a company car or bike leasing).
• Meal and eco vouchers, an individual training budget, and bonus opportunities because we believe great work should be rewarded.
• Entry into one of our Smart Programmes, based on where you are in your career and where you want to grow.
• A tailored client match based on your skills, ambitions, and personality.
• Coaching throughout your journey by your very own Talent Development Officer, someone who's genuinely there to help you thrive.
• Regular learning sessions, social events, and a close-knit community that always has your back.

After two years of growth, learning, and real impact, you'll have the chance to join your client permanently. And don't worry - we're looking forward to welcoming you at one of our regular alumni events.