Project Director – Core Banking

HTC Global Services; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead large-scale Core Banking System transformation and technology programmes for a leading financial institution in Malaysia. You will own end-to-end programme delivery, collaborating with senior business and technology stakeholders, vendors and implementation partners.

The role requires a proven track record in Core Banking system implementation, migration, upgrade or transformation, and the ability to drive complex programmes across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business or related discipline.
• 15+ years of IT experience, with significant experience in large-scale banking technology programmes.
• Proven experience as a Project Director, Programme Director, Programme Manager, Senior Project Manager or equivalent senior delivery leadership role.
• Direct Core Banking System experience.
• Proven experience leading at least one Core Banking implementation, migration, upgrade, replacement or transformation programme.
• Strong experience with Core Banking platforms such as Temenos T24, TransactFinacle, Oracle FLEXCUBE, Finestra, Mambu, Avaloq, or other major Core Banking platforms.
• Strong understanding of Core Banking architecture, system integration, interfaces and enterprise applications.
• Experience in data migration, system integration, testing/UAT, cutover and go-live.
• Strong programme governance and PMO experience.
• Proven experience managing large budgets, complex programmes and multiple vendors/System Integrators.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale Core Banking System programmes, from initiation and planning through implementation, migration, cutover and stabilisation.
• Establish programme strategy, governance, delivery roadmap, milestones and key success criteria.
• Manage overall programme scope, budget, resources, risks, issues, dependencies and timelines.
• Lead cross-functional teams comprising business, technology, architecture, application, infrastructure, testing and operations teams.
• Manage Core Banking implementation and transformation activities, including system integration, data migration, testing, UAT, cutover and production readiness.
• Work closely with Core Banking vendors, System Integrators and third-party technology partners.
• Manage senior stakeholder relationships across Business, IT, Risk, Compliance, Operations and executive management.
• Establish and chair programme governance, steering committee and senior management reporting.
• Ensure programme delivery complies with banking governance, risk, security and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and resolve critical programme risks, technical dependencies and delivery issues.

Skills

15+ years IT experience

Core Banking

PMO governance

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Data migration

System integration

UAT/go-live

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business or related discipline

Tools

Temenos T24

TransactFinacle

Oracle FLEXCUBE

Finestra

Mambu

Avaloq

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We are seeking an experienced Project Director to lead large-scale Core Banking System transformation and technology programmes for a leading financial institution. The successful candidate will be responsible for end-to-end programme delivery, working closely with senior business and technology stakeholders, vendors and implementation partners.

This role requires a proven track record in Core Banking System implementation, migration, upgrade or transformation.

Key responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale Core Banking System programmes, from initiation and planning through implementation, migration, cutover and stabilisation.

Establish programme strategy, governance, delivery roadmap, milestones and key success criteria.

Manage overall programme scope, budget, resources, risks, issues, dependencies and timelines.

Lead cross-functional teams comprising business, technology, architecture, application, infrastructure, testing and operations teams.

Manage Core Banking implementation and transformation activities, including system integration, data migration, testing, UAT, cutover and production readiness.

Work closely with Core Banking vendors, System Integrators and third-party technology partners.

Manage senior stakeholder relationships across Business, IT, Risk, Compliance, Operations and executive management.

Establish and chair programme governance, steering committee and senior management reporting.

Ensure programme delivery complies with banking governance, risk, security and regulatory requirements.

Identify and resolve critical programme risks, technical dependencies and delivery issues.

About you

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business or related discipline.

15+ years of IT experience, with significant experience in large-scale banking technology programmes.

Proven experience as a Project Director, Programme Director, Programme Manager, Senior Project Manager or equivalent senior delivery leadership role.

Direct Core Banking System experience.

Proven experience leading at least one Core Banking implementation, migration, upgrade, replacement or transformation programme.

Strong experience with one or more Core Banking platforms such as: Temenos T24 / TransactFinacle, Oracle FLEXCUBE, Finestra, Mambu, Avaloq, or other major Core Banking platforms.

Strong understanding of Core Banking architecture, system integration, interfaces and enterprise applications.

Experience in data migration, system integration, testing/UAT, cutover and go-live.

Strong programme governance and PMO experience.

Proven experience managing large budgets, complex programmes and multiple vendors/System Integrators.