Banking Programme Manager - IT & Agile

Bank Islam; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank Islam is seeking a Programme Manager to oversee project delivery within the IT Program & Project Management (ITPPM) framework, governance standards, and best practices.

The role covers project documentation, monitoring and reporting, risk management, and ensuring timely delivery while liaising with stakeholders, internal divisions, and external parties throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of banking applications including Islamic banking is advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective interaction with management.
• Proactive, fast-paced, assertive, self-motivated and resourceful attitude.
• Solid project management foundation with governance and release management exposure a plus.
• Strong grounding in Agile Project Management and AI for PM.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, Visio, PowerPoint).
• PMI PMP, SCRUM Master or Product Owner certifications are advantageous.
• Banking (Non-Consumer) domain knowledge is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects within approved budget, timeline, and resources, coordinating main and third-party vendors.
• Coordinate deliverables with project managers, business users, Product Owners, Squads, technology teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure project tracking and reporting through PMIS/APD.
• Monitor budgeting, procurement, milestones and invoicing for projects.
• Lead project team to solve problems and achieve objectives and benefits.
• Consolidate reports and approval notes to Board, Management and Steering Committee.
• Maintain project documentation in PMIS.
• Perform other duties as directed by Technology & Transformation Division Heads.
• Ensure compliance with IT Policies and Enterprise Information Security Policies.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.

Skills

Banking applications

Islamic Banking

Banking business products

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Fast-paced attitude

Independent worker

Assertive

Self-motivated

Resourceful

Project Management framework

Release management

Agile Project Management

AI for Project Management

MS Office

PMP

SCRUM Master

Product Owner

Banking domain knowledge

Tools

PMIS

Visio

Microsoft Project

Job description

Bank Islam is seeking a Programme Manager to oversee project delivery within the IT Program & Project Management (ITPPM) framework, governance standards, and best practices.

The role covers project documentation, monitoring and reporting, risk management, and ensuring timely delivery while liaising with stakeholders, internal divisions, and external parties throughout the project lifecycle.