Project Manager – Core Banking & Payments (DVP/VP)

IndusInd Bank; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Gurugram is seeking an experienced Project Manager for their core banking and payment systems. The ideal candidate will have 8–12 years in banking with significant project management experience. Responsibilities include leading project lifecycle and ensuring compliance with regulations. The role offers a dynamic work environment where you will drive strategic initiatives in transformative financial services.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years in banking or financial services, preferably in project management roles.
• Strong understanding of core banking architecture and payment systems.
• Experience managing end-to-end project lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project lifecycle for core banking and payment system implementations.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, timelines, and resource allocations.
• Liaise with senior leadership and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, Finance, IT, or related field

PMP, Prince2, or Agile certification

Tools

Finacle

TCS BaNCS

Temenos

Job description

Project Manager – Core Banking & Payments (DVP/VP)

Job Title: Project Manager – Core Banking & Payments (DVP/VP)

Job Type: Full-Time (On-site)

Experience Required: 8–12 years in banking or financial services, with at least 5 years in project management roles involving core banking systems and payment platforms.

Location: Cyber City, Gurugram

About the Company: The mandate of the Digital Business Unit at IndusInd Bank includes building customer centric products with human centered design principles for retail Individual and micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) customer segments, building innovative products and propositions, and building Embedded Finance (Banking as a Service) applications.

• Building customer centric products with human centered design principles for retail Individual and micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) customer segments.
• Build innovative products and propositions backed with problem solving mindset to discover and solve latent needs of customers.
• Build Embedded Finance (Banking as a Service) applications.
• Ensure designs are highly available, highly modular, highly scalable and highly secure drive digital business.

The unit manages various applications including Indie, IndusNet, IndusMerchantSolutions app, Whatsapp Banking, Chatbots, Easycredit for Individuals, easycredit for Business Owners, savings, current account and fixed deposit online platforms.

The unit’s objectives are to drive better customer experience and engagement, transform existing lines of businesses, and build new digital only or banking as a service led digital business models.

• Drive better customer experience and engagement,
• Transform existing lines of businesses and
• Build new digital only or banking as a service led digital business models.

About the Role: We are seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead strategic initiatives in core banking and payment systems.

Responsibilities:

Project Management & Execution:

• Lead end-to-end project lifecycle for core banking and payment system implementations.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, timelines, and resource allocations.
• Ensure alignment with business goals, regulatory requirements, and technology standards.

Core Banking Systems:

• Oversee upgrades, migrations, and integrations of core banking platforms.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal IT teams to ensure seamless system performance.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with banking regulations.

Payments Infrastructure:

• Manage projects related to domestic and international payment systems (RTGS, NEFT, IMPS, UPI, SWIFT).
• Implement digital payment solutions and ensure interoperability with banking systems.
• Monitor transaction flows and optimize payment processing efficiency.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Liaise with senior leadership, regulatory bodies, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Provide regular updates on project status, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate steering committee meetings and stakeholder workshops.
• Ensure all projects comply with banking regulations, cybersecurity standards, and internal policies.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to system performance, data privacy, and financial operations.

Change Management:

• Drive adoption of new systems and processes through training, communication, and support.
• Manage transitions and minimize disruptions to business operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, Finance, IT, or related field.
• PMP, Prince2, or Agile certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of core banking architecture and payment systems.
• Experience with vendors like Finacle, TCS BaNCS, Temenos, or similar platforms.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

IndusInd Bank is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.