Lead Project Manager

INB Fundtech India Pvt Ltd; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Wellbeing programs

Health & financial security benefits

Career development and learning

Job summary

Finastra in Pune, India seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex software projects in the Banking and Payments space. You will drive project intake, define scope and budgets, and ensure delivery within time and cost constraints.

You will coordinate cross‑functional teams, manage risks, and maintain strong stakeholder communications to align with business objectives. The role requires 15+ years in software project management, 7+ years leading technical and non-technical teams, and

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience in Software project management.
• 7+ years’ Mandatory experience in Project Management, leading technical and non-technical resources.
• 3+ years of experience in Implementing Banking or Payments Products.
• Experience assisting project management teams with action item identification, tasks and progress tracking.
• Experience defining and improving standards, processes and procedures (PMI, CMMI, etc.).
• Experience developing project budgets based on Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Experience in Banking, Finance or Payments domain (Mandatory).
• Experience with Finastra products (Global Payplus) or similar payments product is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leads and drives the development of the project intake process including scope, schedule and cost.
• Defines goals and objectives of specific projects and assigns roles.
• Manages multiple mid to large scale projects to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery aligning with business objectives.
• Manages daily/weekly team assignments and tracks progress against work plans.
• Forecasts requirements, budgets and expenditures; analyzes variances; initiates corrective actions.
• Identifies risks, defines mitigation plans and communicates status to stakeholders.
• Interfaces with stakeholders and project sponsor to align requirements with company directions.
• Educates team on project management principles and tools; ensures adherence to IT standards.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Leadership

Job description

Who are we?

At Finastra, we’re a global leader in financial services software, dedicated to expanding access to financial services and shaping what’s next for the industry. Our technology powers mission‑critical solutions across Lending, Payments and Universal Banking, supporting over 7,000 customers, including 80% of the world’s top 50 banks, in more than 110 countries.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Leads and drives the development of the project intake process including developing scope, schedule and cost
• Defines the goals and objectives of specific project and defines individual team member’s roles and responsibilities for the duration of the project
• Manages multiple mid to large scale projects ensuring that they will complete on time and within budget and that the solution aligns with/meets the business objective
• Manages the daily/weekly project team assignments and monitors progress against the work plan to assure that objectives are met within the prescribed time, cost, and quality measures
• Identification and impact analysis of potential project changes and facilitation of change control board to approve or disapprove said changes
• Meets financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing a project budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions
• Continual identification, qualification and tracking of risks, defining mitigation and contingency plans, assigning appropriate resources, and constantly communicating status
• Responsible for identification of resource requirements and proper communication of those requirements in a timely manner to ensure the project is properly staffed with the skilled resources required
• Responsible for identifying internal and external stakeholders, understanding their communication requirements and fulfilling those requirements
• Responsible for the smooth transition through each phase of the Project and proper communication between the various responsible groups setting clear expectations and holding individuals accountable for their responsibilities on the program and within the various projects
• Serve as the primary interface with stakeholders and the project sponsor to ensure objectives and customer-focused requirements are defined and aligned with company directions
• Educates team members in project management principles, methods, processes and tools
• Keeps up‑to‑date and educated in skills related to all project management and ensures this information is disseminated throughout the process
• Responsible for ensuring the project team utilizes IT defined tools and standards, processes and procedures
• Establish and/or assist client with configuring system parameters and controls based on client’s business practices and processes; recommend best practices; review setup with clients and gain client acceptance
• Conduct data analysis and mapping activities for assigned applications if applicable
• Analyze source data files and map data to target application for use by technical resources to develop programs
• Provide on‑site or remote support during client conversions as applicable
• Validate new system input, output, and connectivity
• Identify, research, and assist in resolving any issues with support from functional or technical resources
• Update internal documentation as applicable

Required Experience:

• 15+ years’ experience in Software project management
• 7+ years’ Mandatory experience in Project Management ,leading technical and non-technical resources.
• 3 +Experience in Implementing Banking or Payments Products
• Experience assisting project management teams with identification of action items, tasks and activities and tracking progress
• Experience at defining, implementing and continually improving standards, processes and procedures utilizing industry best practice (PMI, CMMI, etc.)
• Experience developing project budgets based on the development of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Experience in Banking, Finance or Preferred Payments domain(Mandatory )
• Experience with Finastra products(Global Payplus) or similar payments product is added advantage

We are proud to offer a range of incentives to our employees worldwide.

These benefits are available to everyone, regardless of grade, and reflect the values we stand for:

• Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, subject to local regulations and business priorities.
• Benefit from hybrid working arrangements and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.
• Well‑being: Access confidential one‑to‑one support through our Employee Assistance Program, connect with our network of Wellbeing Champions and Gather Groups, and take part in monthly events and initiatives designed to help you thrive-inside and outside of work.
• Health & Financial Security: Medical, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, lifestyle, and other benefits.*
• Sustainability: Paid time off for volunteering and donation‑matching opportunities to support causes that matter to you.
• Inclusion: Get involved in our inclusion communities, such as Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, and Women@Finastra-open to everyone who wants to participate and contribute.
• Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.
• Recognition: Take part in our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and share your voice through regular employee surveys that help shape our culture and ways of working.

We are proud of the wide range of incentives and benefits we offer our employees globally, reflecting our core values: doing well by doing good, putting people first, and open opportunities. We go beyond statutory requirements to maximise our offerings, investing in flexible working policies, personal growth opportunities, and well‑being programmes. Highlights include our Flexible Vacation Policy, inclusive people policies, hybrid working framework, and comprehensive well‑being support through initiatives like the Employee Assistance Program, the wellbeing Champions and our monthly events and initiatives. Additionally, we emphasise sustainability through volunteering time off and donation matching, champion inclusion through multiple employee networks and cultural initiatives, and invest heavily in career and skills development. Recognition of our employees' efforts is integral, with our global recognition platform and regular employee feedback surveys shaping our inclusive and supportive workplace culture At Finastra, we are committed to creating a workplace where you feel valued and respected. We believe this environment drives innovation and we strive to build a team that reflects the varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our global ecosystem. This philosophy is at the heart of our culture and the way we work. The company privacy policy can be found here Finastra Privacy Policy