IT Project Manager (Banking Domain)

Unison Group; Muscat; On-site; OMR 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Unison Group in Muscat seeks an experienced IT Project Manager with strong banking domain expertise to lead end-to-end IT projects for a leading BFSI client. You will drive planning, governance and stakeholder alignment across Core Banking, Digital Banking, Payments and regulatory initiatives.

We value strong delivery, risk management and vendor coordination, with proficiency in JIRA/Confluence/MS Project and certifications such as PMP/PRINCE2/CSM considered an advantage.

Qualifications

• Proven IT Project Manager experience in the BFSI domain.
• Strong understanding of banking operations, processes and systems.
• Hands-on experience managing complex IT projects for banks or financial institutions.
• Experience with Core Banking, Digital Banking, Payments or Regulatory Projects.
• Solid knowledge of SDLC and project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
• Experience coordinating cross-functional tech teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency with JIRA, Confluence and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end IT projects within the banking domain, delivering on time, scope and budget.
• Plan, execute, monitor, manage risks, and govern projects.
• Collaborate with business, technology teams, vendors and senior management.
• Manage initiatives across Core Banking, Digital Banking, Payments and regulatory areas.
• Define scope, deliverables, milestones, resources and implementation strategies.
• Identify risks and issues, and implement mitigation plans.
• Coordinate with BAs, Developers, QA, Infrastructure and Operations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, security standards and governance.
• Prepare status dashboards and updates for stakeholders.
• Drive delivery using Agile, Waterfall or Hybrid methodologies as required.
• Oversee vendor coordination, budgeting, and change management.
• Ensure smooth UAT, deployment and post-implementation support.

Skills

BFSI domain

SDLC knowledge

Agile

Scrum

Waterfall

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Vendor management

Education

PMP/PRINCE2/CSM (advantage)

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

MS Project

Job description

We are looking for an experienced IT Project Manager with strong banking domain expertise to join our team for a leading banking client. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of successfully managing end-to-end IT projects within the banking and financial services industry, with excellent stakeholder management, project delivery, and leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end IT projects within the banking domain, ensuring successful delivery within defined timelines, scope, and budget.
• Drive project planning, execution, monitoring, risk management, and overall project governance.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, technology teams, vendors, and senior management to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Manage banking technology initiatives involving Core Banking Systems, Digital Banking, Payments, Regulatory Compliance, or Banking Applications.
• Define project scope, deliverables, milestones, resource requirements, and implementation strategies.
• Identify project risks, dependencies, and issues, and proactively implement mitigation plans.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including Business Analysts, Developers, QA, Infrastructure, and Operations.
• Ensure adherence to banking regulatory requirements, security standards, and internal governance frameworks.
• Prepare and present project status reports, dashboards, and management updates to key stakeholders.
• Drive Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid project delivery methodologies based on business requirements.
• Oversee vendor coordination, resource allocation, budget tracking, and change management activities.
• Ensure smooth implementation, UAT coordination, production deployment, and post-implementation support.

• Proven experience as an IT Project Manager within the Banking / Financial Services (BFSI) domain.
• Strong understanding of banking operations, processes, systems, and technology platforms.
• Hands‑on experience managing complex IT projects for leading banks or financial institutions.
• Good exposure to one or more banking areas such as Core Banking, Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, Digital Banking, Payments, or Regulatory Projects.
• Strong knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and project management methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall.
• Experience working with cross‑functional technology teams and managing multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, or similar platforms.
• Strong expertise in project governance, risk management, budgeting, resource planning, and vendor management.
• Excellent communication, leadership, problem‑solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects in a fast‑paced banking environment.
• PMP, PRINCE2, CSM, or equivalent project management certification would be an added advantage.