IT Project Manager - #SSK95#

Asia Recruit; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead and deliver IT projects for a banking company. This role involves managing projects from initiation to completion, ensuring delivery on time and within budget. Candidates should have proven experience in project management, preferably in banking or FinTech, and experience with Cards payments projects is highly desirable. Strong vendor management, risk management skills, and proficiency with project management tools like JIRA and Microsoft Project are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an IT Project Manager delivering medium to large-scale IT projects.
• Banking experience preferred; FinTech or Insurance experience acceptable.
• Experience managing Cards applications / Payments projects is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage full IT project lifecycle: planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and budgets with stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate internal/external resources.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Risk management

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration

Tools

JIRA

Microsoft Project

Confluence

Job description

We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead and deliver IT projects for a leading banking company. The role is responsible for managing projects end-to-end—from initiation to completion—ensuring delivery on time, within scope, budget, and in compliance with the Bank’s IT governance and SDLC standards. Strong stakeholder engagement, vendor management, and risk management skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full IT project lifecycle: planning, execution, monitoring, and closure
• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and budgets with business and IT stakeholders
• Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate internal/external resources and vendors
• Track project progress, manage risks/issues, and implement mitigation plans
• Control project scope, schedule, cost, and change management
• Ensure compliance with Bank IT governance, SDLC, risk, and audit requirements
• Prepare and present project status reports, dashboards, and documentation
• Manage project budgets, resource utilization, and vendor performance
• Ensure complete and accurate project documentation with proper sign-offs
• Support Cards / Payments related application projects and enhancements

Required Experience and Background

Proven experience as an IT Project Manager delivering medium to large-scale IT projects

Banking experience preferred; FinTech or Insurance experience acceptable

Experience managing Cards applications / Payments projects is highly desirable

Experience working with external vendors and third‑party service providers

Stable career history (not frequent short-term contractual roles)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or related field

Certifications (Preferred)

• PMP or PRINCE2
• ITIL Foundation (added advantage)

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of IT systems, SDLC, infrastructure, and integration concepts
• Hands‑on experience with project management tools: JIRA, Microsoft Project, Confluence, or equivalent
• Good understanding of project budgeting, cost tracking, and financial reporting
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent planning, organization, and problem‑solving abilities
• Strong risk and issue management capabilities
• Ability to work effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders

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