Project Manager - Core Banking Transformation

ING Belgium; Brussel; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Profit Sharing

Pension Plan

Flex Budget

Job summary

ING Belgium is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead end-to-end migration initiatives within the Core Banking Transformation programme. You will drive cross-team delivery, manage risks and budgets, and collaborate with business leaders, product teams, architects, engineers, and external partners to deliver meaningful change in a dynamic, AI-enabled environment.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in large-scale IT transformations, with banking experience and a proven record of core banking

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience within large, complex IT or transformation programmes.
• Experience in banking, financial services, or another highly regulated industry.
• Proven track record of leading migration, modernization, or core banking transformation initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• Experience managing risks, dependencies, budgets, and senior-level governance.
• Good understanding of modern software delivery practices and AI-enabled delivery methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale core banking migration projects from initiation through go-live and stabilization.
• Coordinate business, technology, operations, testing, and migration activities across multiple teams.
• Manage project plans, dependencies, budgets, timelines, risks, and stakeholder expectations.
• Drive governance, reporting, and decision-making at program and senior management level.
• Ensure delivery complies with regulatory, security, risk, and audit requirements.
• Support the adoption of AI-enabled delivery practices across the programme.
• Contribute to the successful migration and decommissioning of legacy banking platforms.

Skills

Project management

Banking domain

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Budget management

Agile delivery

SAFe

AI-enabled delivery

Core banking

COBOL modernization

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

GitHub Copilot

Azure AI Services

Job description

Shape the future of banking!

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our Core Banking Transformation programme, one of the most strategic initiatives within the organization. Our mission is to modernize the banking landscape by migrating products, customer journeys, and operational processes from legacy platforms to a future‑ready core banking environment. This is a complex transformation that sits at the heart of the business and requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and delivery expertise. As Project Manager, you will be responsible for driving end‑to‑end delivery of migration initiatives, ensuring teams remain aligned, risks are proactively managed, and key milestones are achieved. You will work closely with business leaders, product teams, architects, engineers, operations, and external partners to deliver meaningful change for both customers and the organization. We are also embracing AI‑enabled ways of working and are looking for someone who is excited about leveraging AI to improve delivery, accelerate decision‑making, and simplify complex processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead large‑scale core banking migration projects from initiation through go‑live and stabilization.
• Coordinate business, technology, operations, testing, and migration activities across multiple teams.
• Manage project plans, dependencies, budgets, timelines, risks, and stakeholder expectations.
• Drive governance, reporting, and decision‑making at program and senior management level.
• Ensure delivery complies with regulatory, security, risk, and audit requirements.
• Support the adoption of AI‑enabled delivery practices across the programme.
• Contribute to the successful migration and decommissioning of legacy banking platforms.

About The Team

You will become part of a highly ambitious transformation programme that combines deep banking expertise with modern technology. The team consists of business specialists, product leads, architects, engineers, operations experts, and transformation professionals who work together towards a shared goal: building the next generation of core banking capabilities. The environment is dynamic, collaborative, and fast‑paced. Success depends on strong partnerships, clear communication, and a hands‑on approach to delivery. You will be part of the Tribe Business Lending.

What You Bring

We are looking for a delivery‑focused project manager who thrives in complex environments and enjoys bringing people together to achieve ambitious goals.

Furthermore You Bring

• 8+ years of project management experience within large, complex IT or transformation programmes.
• Experience in banking, financial services, or another highly regulated industry.
• Proven track record of leading migration, modernization, or core banking transformation initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• Experience managing risks, dependencies, budgets, and senior‑level governance.
• Good understanding of modern software delivery practices and AI‑enabled ways of working.
• Experience with core banking platforms and COBOL modernization programmes.
• Knowledge of lending products and banking operations.
• Experience with data migration and Agile delivery at scale (SAFe).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot, GitHub Copilot, Azure AI Services, or similar AI-supported delivery tools.

Rewards And Benefits

We want to make sure that it’s possible for you to strike the right balance between your career and your private life. Find out more about our employment conditions.

The Benefits Of Working With Us At ING Include

• An attractive gross salary, depending on your job category and professional experience.
• Flex Budget
• 20 statutory holidays, plus an additional 9–11 days of annual leave, 1 regional public holiday, and 4 bank holidays
• Profit Sharing
• Reimbursement of your train or bus pass
• Telephone subscription and internet allowance
• Pension Plan
• Hybrid working
• Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities
• An informal working environment with innovative colleagues

About Us

This is an opportunity to play a key role in one of the largest transformation programmes within the organization. You'll work with senior stakeholders, modern technologies, and talented colleagues while helping shape the future of banking through innovation, modernization, and AI‑driven delivery. Curious about how ING empowers people and businesses to move forward? Discover what we do and what we can offer you.