Technical Project Manager (Core Banking - AS400)

Ambition Group Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Technical Project Manager to oversee the delivery of core banking initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 9 years of experience in banking/IT, strong knowledge of SDLC, Agile, and IBM AS/400 technologies. Responsibilities include driving project delivery, managing risks, and coordinating testing efforts. This position offers an opportunity to make significant impacts in financial technologies.

Qualifications

• 9+ years' experience in banking/IT delivery management.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC, Agile, and IBM AS/400 technologies.
• Exposure to Silverlake core banking modules.

Responsibilities

• Drive project delivery, managing risks, dependencies, timelines, and budgets.
• Translate business and functional needs into technical deliverables.
• Coordinate testing and manage cutover/support.

Skills

Delivery management

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Tools

IBM AS/400

SDLC

Agile methodologies

Job description

Technical Project Manager (Core Banking - AS400)

Technical Delivery Manager - Core Banking

Responsible for leading the end-to-end technical delivery of core banking initiatives, from requirements and design through development, testing, deployment, and support. Ensures delivery quality, compliance with standards, and smooth coordination across teams and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive project delivery, managing risks, dependencies, timelines, and budgets.
• Translate business and functional needs into technical deliverables and plans.
• Align designs with enterprise architecture, security, and control standards.
• Oversee AS/400 development (RPG, CL, COBOL, ALDON) and ensure system enhancements are implemented effectively.
• Coordinate testing (SIT, UAT, performance, security) and manage cutover/post-go-live support.
• Provide clear status reporting to project and program leaders.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in IT or related field.
• 9+ years' experience in banking/IT delivery management.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC, Agile, and IBM AS/400 technologies.
• Exposure to Silverlake core banking modules (Deposits, Loans, Payments, Channels, Reporting, Wealth, etc.).