IT Project Manager

OCBC e2 Power Sdn Bhd; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Holistic benefits package

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

OCBC e2 Power Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of banking technology initiatives in Malaysia. You will define scope, develop plans, coordinate internal regional teams and external vendors, manage procurement and risk, and ensure documentation and governance are in place for successful project close.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years in IT project management within banking/financial services, with strong communication, leadership, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of IT project management experience in banking/financial services.
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification highly preferred.
• Strong banking process, regulatory knowledge, and tech ecosystem understanding.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with senior management presentation ability.
• Proven leadership and cross-functional team management.
• Proficient with MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, and Trello.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Develop comprehensive project plans with scope, schedule, budget, resources, and risks.
• Lead end-to-end IT project delivery, coordinating local and regional teams and vendors.
• Manage procurement activities, including vendor evaluation and SOW development.
• Maintain project documentation, RAID logs, and milestone sign-offs.
• Provide executive-level status updates and timely reporting.
• Transition deliverables to BAU/support teams after closure.

Skills

IT project management

Banking domain knowledge

Stakeholder management

Leadership

PM tools proficiency

Education

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

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Confluence

Trello

Job description

WHO WE ARE

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

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. Let’s build the bank we need for the future we want. Find the best version of yourself in a friendly, supportive team. 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

As the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932 from the merger of three local banks, we have grown from strength to strength to become a regional financial services group. With a deep history in Asia, we offer the most comprehensive coverage across ASEAN and Greater China, complemented with a presence in the leading economies of New York, London and Sydney. We are the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets with one of the world’s highest credit rating (Aa1 by Moody’s and AA- by both Fitch and S&P). We offer private banking services through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Bank of Singapore, which operates on a unique open-architecture product platform to source for the best-in-class products to meet its clients’ goals. Our insurance subsidiary, Great Eastern Holdings, is the oldest and most established life insurance group in Singapore and Malaysia.