Senior Implementation Manager - Core Banking

Story Terrace Inc.; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech firm in the Philippines is seeking a Senior Implementation Manager to lead core banking system implementations. In this role, you will manage projects from discovery to go-live, ensuring quality and adherence to timelines. The ideal candidate has 6–8 years of experience in banking or fintech, strong project management skills, and the ability to work independently across diverse teams. Join a dynamic environment where innovative solutions are valued and impact is recognized.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years in implementation, consulting, or delivery roles within banking or fintech.
• Strong understanding of banking processes related to loans, deposits, and reporting.
• Direct exposure to core banking systems through implementation or transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle delivery of core banking implementations.
• Manage project plans, milestones, and risk assessments.
• Facilitate project governance and ensure adherence to delivery methodology.

Skills

Project execution

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Cultural awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Finance, Banking, Engineering

Job description

About the Role

The Senior Implementation Manager (Core Banking) is responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of core banking system implementations for financial institutions across the Philippines and Asia.

This role owns the successful execution of assigned implementation projects, ensuring delivery within agreed timelines, scope, and quality standards. The position combines strong project leadership with solid functional understanding of banking processes and core banking systems.

The Senior Implementation Manager operates as an experienced individual contributor, independently managing customer‑facing implementations while collaborating closely with technical and support teams.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Execution

• Lead full lifecycle delivery of assigned core banking implementations (Discovery → Configuration → UAT → Go‑Live).
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, milestones, and dependencies.
• Proactively manage risks, issues, and scope changes.
• Facilitate project governance including kick‑offs, weekly updates, and steering committee meetings.
• Ensure adherence to established delivery methodology, documentation standards, and quality checkpoints.

Functional Analysis & Configuration

• Lead requirement‑gathering workshops with customer stakeholders.
• Analyze banking products, operational processes, and reporting requirements.
• Translate business requirements into system configuration.
• Configure loan products, deposit products, GL settings, user roles, limits, and workflows as required within assigned projects.
• Ensure alignment between functional setup and integration requirements.

Testing & Go‑Live Management

• Prepare and lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities.
• Oversee test case validation and issue resolution.
• Coordinate migration readiness and cutover planning.
• Support go‑live execution and stabilization.
• Ensure structured handover to Support following successful go‑live.

Customer Engagement

• Serve as the primary delivery contact for assigned customer projects.
• Maintain strong working relationships with customer stakeholders.
• Manage expectations through clear communication and structured progress reporting.
• Ensure customer readiness for go‑live through effective coordination and planning.

About You

Experience

• Minimum of 6–8 years in implementation, consulting, or delivery roles within banking, fintech, or financial software environments.
• Strong understanding of banking processes (e.g., loans, deposits, GL, operations, reporting).
• Direct exposure to core banking systems, either through implementation, configuration, data migration, or transformation projects.
• Experience working with banks, microfinance institutions, or fintech organizations.

Skills

• Strong project execution and organizational skills.
• Ability to independently manage complex customer‑facing projects.
• Clear and structured communication with both business and technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams within an implementation project.
• Cultural awareness and ability to work effectively with diverse teams across regions.

Preferred Experience

• Prior leadership of a full core banking implementation or similar complex financial systems project.
• Familiarity with data migration or API‑based integrations (coordination level).
• Experience working with distributed or cross‑functional teams.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Finance, Banking, Engineering, or related field preferred.

About Us

Oradian is a highly specialized B2B SaaS company providing cutting‑edge cloud‑based core banking systems for neo‑banks, digital banks, fintechs, and traditional banks in Asia and Africa serving more than 25 million clients across the globe. We are powering the scalability, flexibility, and digital acceleration of some of the largest, fastest‑growing, and most innovative financial institutions across these dynamic regions.

We love what we do, so a positive attitude and passion for our mission are essentials for our team! If you are an individual who thrives on finding innovative solutions to meet the toughest of challenges, and who is eager to get your hands dirty – look no further.

At Oradian, we are a merit‑first, performance‑driven company. Our strength comes from a diverse, multinational team united by a shared focus on creating real impact. We recognize and reward performance, valuing the unique perspectives and experiences that each individual brings.

We recognize that everyone carries a unique set of valuable skills and experiences. If you think you could have an impact even though you don’t meet 100% of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply.