IT Project Manager

OCBC; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

OCBC in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced IT project manager to lead end-to-end delivery of banking technology initiatives, ensuring quality, timeliness, and cost efficiency.

You will coordinate local and regional teams, manage vendor agreements, track risks and changes, and produce governance artifacts such as RAID logs and WBS, while aligning with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Leadership and ability to manage cross-functional teams.
• Experience delivering IT projects in banking or financial services.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables aligned with business and regulatory requirements.
• Develop plans including scope, schedule, budget, resources and risk assessments.
• Lead end-to-end delivery, coordinating internal teams and external vendors for flawless execution.
• Manage procurement activities, vendor evaluations and SOW development.
• Maintain project documentation such as WBS, RAID logs and milestones.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering / Business Administration

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Confluence

Trello

Job description

As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires.

Today, we’re on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia’s leading financial services partner for a sustainable future.

We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career.

Your Opportunity Starts Here.

Project Planning & Governance

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables that align with business and regulatory requirements.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, resource plans, and risk assessments.
• Ensure adherence to project governance frameworks, compliance standards, and internal processes.

Project Delivery & Execution

• Lead end to end delivery of IT projects, ensuring quality output, timeliness, and cost effectiveness.
• Coordinate and manage internal teams (local and regional) and external vendors/partners to ensure flawless project execution.
• Oversee project procurement activities, including vendor evaluation, contract management, and Scope of Work (SOW) development.
• Manage and track all project changes, risks, and issues with appropriate mitigation and escalation strategies.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation, including WBS, RAID logs, and deliverable sign offs across all milestones.

Stakeholder & Team Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders across business units and technology teams.
• Provide timely and transparent project status updates, including executive level reporting.
• Lead, motivate, and manage project team members to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring expectations are well managed and outcomes are achieved.
• Performance Monitoring & Closure

Key Qualifications

• Monitor and report on project performance against key success metrics (scope, schedule, cost, quality).
• Conduct project post implementation reviews and document lessons learned to support continuous improvement.
• Ensure successful transition of project deliverables to BAU/support teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of IT project management experience, with a strong track record in banking or financial services technology delivery.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent are highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of banking processes, regulatory requirements, and technology ecosystems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present to senior management.
• Strong organizational capabilities with exceptional attention to detail and multitasking proficiency.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and proven ability to manage cross functional and multi disciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, Trello).

What we offer:

Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.