Project Manager

Tekskills; New Delhi; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekskills in Delhi seeks a proficient Project Manager to lead end-to-end technology transformation initiatives within the banking sector. You will define scope, allocate resources, manage risks, and coordinate with diverse teams and external vendors to meet timelines and quality standards.

The role requires strong knowledge of banking products such as loans, deposits, payments, and trade finance, plus experience with both waterfall and agile (Scrum/Kanban).

Qualifications

• Experience in managing technology transformation projects in banking.
• Proficiency in defining scope, resources, risk management, and communication.
• Strong understanding of banking products (loans, deposits, payments, trade finance).
• Experience with Scrum/Kanban and agile ceremonies.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of technology transformation projects in banking.
• Develop project plans with scope definition, resources, risk management, and communications.
• Demonstrate understanding of banking products (loans, deposits, payments, trade finance).
• Collaborate with technology teams, business stakeholders, and external vendors.
• Apply waterfall and agile methodologies as appropriate.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues in banking tech.
• Manage project budgets and track expenses.
• Report status to senior management and stakeholders in banking context.
• Ensure compliance with banking regulations and security standards.
• Mentor junior team members and promote best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement in PM processes.
• Act as Scrum Master when required and facilitate agile ceremonies.
• Excel and PowerPoint to draft updates for stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Banking domain knowledge

Scrum Master

Agile & Waterfall

Stakeholder management

Budget & risk management

Team leadership

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Management

Tools

MS Project

Jira

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