Consulting Project Manager

EY; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

EY Malaysia seeks an experienced leader to deliver a next-generation core system platform implementation across Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance segments. This role drives large-scale IT transformation, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to ensure on-time, within-scope delivery to high standards.

You will manage project portfolios, engage stakeholders, and oversee governance, change, and benefits realization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in project management with 3+ years leading large-scale transformation projects in diverse systems including banking, financial services, procurement.
• Experience delivering core system replacements or modernisation initiatives in financial services.
• Knowledge of banking operations, regulatory reporting (e.g., CCRIS, MFRS, PIDM).

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, and success criteria with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource forecasts.
• Establish governance frameworks including steering committees, RAID logs, and quality gates.
• Lead day-to-day program execution across cross-functional workstreams (business, technology, data migration, testing, change management).
• Monitor performance across time, cost, scope, and quality; manage risks, issues, dependencies.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Program governance

Cross-functional leadership

Change management

Risk management

Strategic planning

Vendor coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering

Job description

We are seeking an experienced individual to lead the successful delivery of a next-generation core system platforms implementation with downstream applications and systems across different business segments (Banking, Financial Services, Insurance).

This role involves managing complex project portfolios, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring project outcomes are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest standards.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in large-scale IT transformation projects, especially in financial services environments, with a deep understanding of the regulatory, operational, and technical challenges involved in legacy-to-modern platform migration.

The Opportunity

Join our growing Technology Consulting team to play a key role in core system modernisation. This full-time role provides the chance to work alongside a high-performing team of consultants, architects, and domain specialists, leveraging cutting-edge tools and methodologies to deliver transformative outcomes for our clients.

You will have the opportunity to shape our client’s digital future, helping them unlock value from their data and systems to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Governance

• Define project scope, objectives, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource forecasts
• Establish governance frameworks including steering committees, RAID logs, and quality gates

Project Execution & Delivery

• Lead day-to-day execution of the program, managing cross-functional workstreams (e.g., functional, technology, Integration, Data Migration, Testing, Change Management, etc.)
• Monitor and control project performance across time, cost, scope, and quality
• Proactively manage risks, issues, and dependencies to keep the program on track

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary liaison between business sponsors, delivery teams, vendors, and external partners
• Drive alignment across internal teams, IT, operations, compliance, and third-party providers
• Manage executive reporting (i.e. PSC, PWC) and ensure transparency of status, risks, and decisions
• Coordinate with core system vendors and system integrators
• Oversee vendor delivery against SLAs, milestones, and contractual obligations
• Facilitate joint planning, issue resolution, and performance reviews

Change, Communication & Benefits Realisation

• Oversee change management activities including training, business readiness, and communications
• Track business case metrics and ensure measurable benefits are realised post-implementation
• Support post-go-live stabilisation and continuous improvement planning

Required Qualifications

Education & Technical Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
• Over 5 years of experience in project management, with at least 3 years leading large-scale transformation project in diverse systems including banking, financial, procurement and so on.
• Experience delivering core system replacements or modernisation initiatives (e.g., banking core, insurance policy admin systems)
• Functional expertise and understanding of financial services core modules, such as:

(CASA, Deposits, Loans, Payments, Customer, Treasury)

• Familiarity with banking operations, business processes, and regulatory reporting (e.g., financial accounting, CCRIS, STATsmart, MFRS, PIDM, EAL)
• Insurance (e.g. Policy administration, Underwriting, Claims Management, Payments, Re-insurance)
• Treasury (e.g. Customer, Trade Booking, Trade Event, Settlement, Post Settlement, etc.)

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience coordinating multiple vendors, internal teams, and senior client leadership
• Excellent communication, strategic planning, and decision-making capabilities
• Problem-solving mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities

What We Offer You

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence?