Senior Digital Projects Manager – Apps Delivery

CIMB Bank Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

CIMB Bank Berhad in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Senior Project Manager for Digital Applications Delivery to lead end-to-end IT and digital projects across Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methods. You will manage plans, budgets, and stakeholder engagement to ensure alignment with governance standards and strategic roadmaps.

The role requires 6–10+ years in IT project management, PMP/PRINCE2 or equivalent, and experience with internet banking or mobile apps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related disciplines.
• PMP / PRINCE2 (mandatory or strong advantage)
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe, or Agile certification
• ITIL knowledge is a plus
• Preference with project experience in internet banking or mobile applications or digital delivery projects.
• 6 –10+ years of experience in IT project management or digital delivery.
• Proven track record delivering complex digital transformation, mobile, or internet banking projects.
• Hands-on experience managing projects across Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies.
• Strong experience in: Full SDLC delivery; Project governance and reporting; Budget and financial management.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams across business and technology domains.
• Familiarity with enterprise tools such as JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow, MS Project, or PPM tools.
• Experience presenting to senior management and steering committees.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of digital and IT projects (e.g. internet banking, mobile applications, enterprise systems).
• Develop and manage project plans, scope, timelines, and deliverables across Waterfall, Agile, or Hybrid frameworks.
• Ensure alignment with business requirements, architecture standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial tracking.
• Oversee execution across the SDLC lifecycle from initiation to closure.
• Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, technology teams, vendors, and leadership.
• Drive stakeholder alignment on scope, priorities, timelines, and deliverables.
• Facilitate workshops, requirement discussions, and decision-making forums.
• Manage escalations proactively and ensure timely resolution.
• Provide clear communication on project progress, risks, and impacts.
• Plan and manage resource allocation across cross-functional teams.
• Manage third-party vendors and delivery partners including performance tracking and contract adherence.
• Ensure optimal utilization of resources and capability alignment.
• Align project delivery with strategic roadmap and portfolio priorities.
• Support demand prioritization, business case validation, and planning activities.
• Ensure projects contribute to overall business and technology objectives.
• Track KPIs, delivery metrics, and performance indicators across projects.
• Use tools (JIRA, ServiceNow, MS Project, etc.) for project tracking and reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in delivery practices and processes.
• Maintain documentation and audit trail in compliance with governance standards.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Cross-functional leadership

Governance

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

PMP

PRINCE2

CSM/SAFe/Agile certification

ITIL knowledge

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

ServiceNow

MS Project

PPM tools

Job description

CIMB Bank Berhad in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Senior Project Manager for Digital Applications Delivery to lead end-to-end IT and digital projects across Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methods. You will manage plans, budgets, and stakeholder engagement to ensure alignment with governance standards and strategic roadmaps.

The role requires 6–10+ years in IT project management, PMP/PRINCE2 or equivalent, and experience with internet banking or mobile apps.