Project Manager (Core Banking Transformation)

Thakral One; Philippines; On-site; PHP 2,000,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Thakral One in the Philippines is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a Core Banking Transformation program, driving end-to-end delivery across multiple workstreams and aligning with business objectives. The role requires 12–15+ years in technology program management, proven banking transformation experience, and strong knowledge of core banking implementations, with PMP or PRINCE2 preferred.

You will coordinate executives, business users, vendors, and technical teams to ensure timely

Qualifications

• 12–15+ years in technology project or program management.
• Proven experience leading large-scale banking transformation programs.
• Strong knowledge of core banking implementation or modernization projects.
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Core Banking Transformation Program.
• Develop and manage program plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Track project milestones and ensure timely delivery of program objectives.
• Establish governance frameworks and reporting mechanisms.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate program risks and dependencies.
• Coordinate multiple project streams and manage executive stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams.

Skills

Program management

Governance

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teams

Agile

Job description

Project Manager (Core Banking Transformation)

Location: Philippines

As a Project Manager – Core Banking Transformation, you will lead the delivery of a strategic initiative focused on replacing legacy mainframe banking systems with modern core banking platforms. You will oversee program planning, execution, governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring successful delivery across multiple workstreams and alignment with business objectives.

What You’ll Do and How You’ll Succeed

• Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of the Core Banking Transformation Program.
• Develop and manage program plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Track project milestones and ensure timely delivery of program objectives.

Governance & Risk Management

• Establish governance frameworks and reporting mechanisms.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate program risks and dependencies.
• Ensure compliance with organisational standards and regulatory requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination

• Coordinate multiple project streams to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Manage executive stakeholders, business users, vendors, and technical teams.
• Facilitate steering committee meetings and executive reporting.

Execution & Oversight

• Drive program execution across cross‑functional and geographically distributed teams.
• Monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure delivery quality.

We’d Love to Hear From You If…

Experience

• You have 12–15+ years of experience in technology project or program management.
• You have proven experience leading large‑scale banking transformation programs.
• You have strong knowledge of Core Banking implementation or modernisation projects.

Technical Expertise

• You are experienced in program planning, governance, risk management, and resource allocation.
• You are familiar with managing cross‑functional and geographically distributed teams.
• You hold PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent certifications (preferred).

Ways of Working

• You demonstrate excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• You collaborate effectively with executives, business users, vendors, and technical teams.
• You are disciplined in governance and risk management.
• You thrive in complex transformation environments and deliver results with confidence.