Project Manager

Tekskills; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekskills seeks an experienced Programme Manager to lead technology transformation projects in the banking sector. You will own end-to-end delivery, ensure timelines, budgets and quality, while coordinating cross-functional teams.

You will develop detailed project plans, manage risks, and communicate with senior stakeholders. A strong banking domain knowledge and expertise in Agile/Scrum and Waterfall is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering technology transformation projects in banking
• Strong understanding of banking products and processes
• Proven track record in cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of technology transformation projects in banking
• Develop project plans with scope, resources, and risk management
• Coordinate with technology teams, stakeholders, and vendors
• Apply waterfall and agile methodologies as needed
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues
• Provide status reporting to senior management

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Scrum Master

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Banking domain knowledge

Vendor management

Team mentoring

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage end-to-end delivery of technology transformation projects within the banking sector, ensuring adherence to timelines, budget, and quality standards.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope definition, resource allocation, risk management, and communication strategies, tailored to banking technology initiatives.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of banking products (e.g., loans, deposits, payments, trade finance)
• Effectively manage and collaborate with diverse teams, including technology development, business stakeholders, and external vendors, within a banking context.
• Apply both waterfall and agile (Scrum/Kanban) methodologies as appropriate to manage project execution and adapt to evolving requirements in a dynamic banking environment.
• Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate project risks and issues specific to banking technology implementations, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Manage project budgets, track expenses, and ensure cost-effectiveness throughout the project lifecycle, with a keen understanding of financial implications within a banking institution.
• Facilitate effective communication and reporting to senior management and stakeholders on project status, progress, and potential roadblocks, tailored to a banking audience.
• Ensure compliance with relevant banking regulations, security standards, and internal policies during project execution.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing project team environment, mentoring junior team members and promoting best practices in banking technology project delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement in project management processes and methodologies within the organization, incorporating learnings from past banking projects.
• Act as a Scrum Master when required, facilitating agile ceremonies, removing impediments, and ensuring the team adheres to agile principles for relevant projects.
• Excellent excel and power point skills a must to be able to draft and explain data and business problems, updates to stakeholders and team.

Coordinator

Preferred candidate profile