Senior Project Manager Enterprise Data Management

AmBank Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

AmBank Group is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large, multi-stakeholder initiatives from planning through go-live, ensuring delivery on scope, time, and budget. The role requires governance, risk control, and strong leadership across lines of business and subsidiaries.

Responsibilities span budgeting, payments oversight, KPI achievement, stakeholder engagement, and post-implementation benefits realization, with emphasis on execution excellence and accountability.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Business Management, or related field.
• PMP or equivalent certification mandatory.
• Minimum 10 years’ project management experience, covering the full lifecycle.
• Experience delivering medium-to-large banking system implementation projects.

Responsibilities

• Establish project budgets, monitor costs, and complete PEMs.
• Track vendor payments and verify deliverables before payment.
• Ensure projects meet financial KPIs, with budgets RM10 million and above.
• Engage with business stakeholders to identify requirements and address issues.
• Maintain 360° communication across stakeholders to align deliverables.
• Lead governance, risk management, and change management across projects.
• Coach and lead project teams and coordinate with IT, business units, and partners.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Risk management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Team leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification in IT or Business

Job description

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the delivery of large and extra-large projects, typically spanning 12-24 months from planning through final implementation. Projects are complex and involve multiple stakeholders across AmBank’s Lines of Business and Group subsidiaries. The role is accountable for leading the full project lifecycle - from initiation, planning, execution, and monitoring to closure - ensuring successful delivery within scope, budget, timeline, and quality standards. Responsibilities include governance, issue and risk management, financial management, vendor oversight, stakeholder engagement, and change management, with a strong emphasis on leadership and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish project budgets, complete PEMs, and monitor and track project costs.
• Track vendor and project-related payments, ensuring deliverables are verified before payment.
• Ensure projects meet financial KPIs, with budgets typically ranging from RM10 million and above.

Customer

• Engage with business stakeholders and SMEs to identify requirements, address issues, and align solutions.
• Maintain 360° communication across stakeholders to align deliverables.
• Build strong working relationships across business, IT, and external partners to drive project success.

Process

• Strategy & Business Case: Define project strategy, business requirements, and validate the approach through a formal business case with business stakeholders.
• Preparation: Develop a high-level work breakdown structure, create project initiation documents, and secure project resources.
• Design: Oversee creation of deliverables in line with strategy, business case, and initiation documents.
• Development & Testing: Manage planning, development, and testing phases, ensuring components are delivered to quality standards.
• Training & Readiness: Support training of users, data migration, and preparation for launch (“go-live”).
• Support & Benefits Realization: Assist in post-launch activities, tracking benefits realization and providing transitional support.
• Closure: Finalize documentation, complete post-implementation reviews, and ensure project lessons learned are captured.

Governance, Quality & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with internal project governance and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Track and manage risks, issues, and scope changes, escalating where appropriate.
• Contribute to audits and reviews to ensure adherence to standards and best practices.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead project teams ensuring alignment and accountability.
• Coordinate across business, IT, vendors, and support functions to achieve project objectives.
• Provide coaching and support to junior staff and analysts.

Qualifications & Skills (including mandated licenses where applicable)

• Tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Business Management, or related discipline.
• PMP or equivalent certification mandatory.
• Minimum 10 years’ project management experience, covering the full project lifecycle.
• Experience delivering medium-to-complex system implementation projects, preferably in banking or financial institutions.
• Strong business and commercial acumen, with at least 2 years’ prior experience as an Analyst or equivalent role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to manage risks effectively.
• Good mathematical and budgeting skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Team player and effective leader who motivates project teams to achieve objectives.