Responsibilities
- Lead or manage end-to-end core banking system implementation or replacement projects within banking environments.
- Oversee project lifecycle from initiation, planning, execution to go-live and post-implementation support.
- Work closely with core banking vendors and platforms such as Temenos Transact, Oracle Flexcube, Infosys Finacle, Silverlake SIBS, or similar systems.
- Manage integration across core banking, channels, and downstream systems.
- Establish and manage project governance, reporting, RAID logs, and delivery tracking.
- Monitor risks, issues, and dependencies, with clear escalation and mitigation strategies.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including business users, IT, vendors, and external stakeholders.
- Ensure adherence to project timelines, scope, and quality standards.
- Engage and manage stakeholders across all levels, including senior management.
- Lead steering committee updates, workshops, and key project discussions.
- Manage vendor performance and ensure alignment with contractual and delivery expectations.
- Support requirements gathering and translate business needs into implementation plans.
- Provide advisory on core banking transformation, implementation approach, and best practices.
- Identify risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities across banking systems and processes.
Job Requirements
Bachelors Degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or related fields.
Mandatory Experience
Proven hands-on project management experience in core banking system implementation or replacement within a banking environment.
Core Banking Platforms Experience
- Temenos Transact
- Oracle Flexcube
- Infosys Finacle
- Silverlake SIBS (or equivalent core banking systems)
Strong Experience In
- End-to-end project delivery in banking technology programmes
- Stakeholder and vendor management
- Managing complex system integrations