Senior Project Manager (Core Banking) - Hybrid

Lennor Group; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 3,000,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

PaxSigna seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead the Philippines Core Banking Transformation, covering Trade Finance, Lending, CASA, and Payments. You will orchestrate cross-functional teams across the Philippines, India, and Singapore, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery and strong governance.

The role requires 10–15 years in program management within banking, with multi-vendor and offshore/offshore delivery experience, and a proven ability to manage stakeholders at executive level.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of project or program management experience with end-to-end delivery ownership of at least one large core banking implementation.
• Experience managing pre-study, estimation, approval, implementation, and delivery within banking/financial services.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of the Philippines Core Banking Transformation program across Trade Finance, Lending, CASA, and Payments.
• Lead distributed teams including domain leads, PMO, solution architects, SMEs, and BAs.
• Coordinate delivery across the Philippines, India, and Singapore with offshore/onshore resources.
• Manage multiple vendors and product partners across core banking, payments, and trade platforms under a unified plan.
• Oversee on-ground project coordination and maintain relationships with client teams and delivery partners.
• Serve as the primary delivery contact and collaborate with client executives and senior stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain project governance with weekly reviews, phase-gate assessments, and escalation procedures.
• Present progress, risks, and key decisions to executive stakeholders in clear business terms.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks including regulatory considerations in the Philippines.
• Develop end-to-end delivery roadmaps with week-by-week execution and milestones.
• Monitor budgets, resource utilization, estimates, and schedules against the PM plan.
• Manage scope and change control across FSD/ISD, fit-gap analysis, and roadmaps.
• Oversee transition from pre-study to approval, implementation, and delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Budget tracking

Risk mgmt

Cross-functional

Executive comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/IT/Engineering/Finance

Tools

Flexcube

ACBS

Trade 360

Murex

Finastra GPP

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Our client is an organization operating within the BPO Industry, focused on providing tech solutions for its clients. The company serves North American, European, and Asian regionsand is committed to delivering quality solutions, operational excellence, and sustainable business growth. Additional information about the organization will be shared with selected candidates at the appropriate stage of the recruitment process.

Location: BGC

Work Setup: Hybrid

Compensation Flexibility: Open to negotiation for highly qualified candidates.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own end-to-end delivery of the Philippines Core Banking Transformation program, overseeing multiple phases and workstreams across Trade Finance, Lending, CASA, and Payments.

• Lead distributed project teams comprising domain leads, PMO, solution and security architects, subject matter experts (SMEs), and business analysts (BAs).

• Coordinate delivery across the Philippines, India, and Singapore, managing resource allocation, time-zone differences, cross-location handoffs, and collaboration.

• Manage multiple vendors and product partners across core banking, payments, and trade platforms, aligning their deliverables, timelines, and commitments under a unified delivery plan.

• Oversee on-the-ground project coordination and maintain effective working relationships with client teams and delivery partners.

• Serve as the primary project delivery contact and collaborate closely with client executives and other senior stakeholders.

• Establish and maintain project governance, including weekly progress reviews, phase-gate assessments, outcome tracking, and escalation procedures.

• Present project progress, risks, issues, and key decisions to executive stakeholders through clear, concise, and business-focused reporting.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, including regulatory considerations relevant to banking operations in the Philippines.

• Develop and manage the end-to-end delivery roadmap, including detailed week-by-week execution plans and milestones across all project phases.

• Monitor project budgets, resource utilization, effort estimates, and schedules against the person-month plan, proactively addressing variances.

• Manage scope definition and change control across functional and integration solution designs (FSD/ISD), fit-gap analysis, and implementation roadmaps.

• Oversee the transition from pre-study and estimation through approval, implementation, and delivery, ensuring alignment with project objectives and stakeholder expectations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 10–15 years of overall project or program management experience, including end-to-end delivery ownership of at least one large-scale core banking implementation.

• Demonstrated experience managing the full project lifecycle, from pre-study and estimation/approval through implementation, within banking or financial services.

• Working knowledge of Trade Finance, Lending, Current Account and Savings Account (CASA), and Payments, with the ability to engage credibly with SMEs and assess delivery estimates.

• Proven experience managing multivendor engagements and distributed, multinational delivery teams using onshore/offshore operating models.

• Strong expertise in project financial management, resource planning, effort estimation, and tracking delivery against person-month commitments.

• Experience with core banking and related platforms such as Flexcube, ACBS, Trade 360, Murex, or Finastra GPP, through direct implementation or close delivery oversight.

• Strong stakeholder management, executive communication, governance, and escalation management capabilities.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• PMP, PRINCE2, or an equivalent project management certification.

• Prior experience delivering banking transformation programs within the Philippines banking sector.

• MBA or an equivalent postgraduate qualification.

• Experience coordinating complex implementations involving multiple banking products, vendors, and regional delivery teams.

REQUIRED SKILLS & TECHNOLOGIES

• Project & Program Management: End-to-end delivery, implementation roadmaps, milestone tracking, phase-gate reviews, scope management, and change control.

• Core Banking & Financial Services: Core banking implementation, Trade Finance, Lending, CASA, Payments, pre-study, fit-gap analysis, FSD/ISD, and implementation planning.

• Platforms: Flexcube, ACBS, Trade 360, Murex, and Finastra GPP.

• Multivendor & Distributed Delivery: Vendor management, product partner coordination, onshore/offshore delivery, cross-country collaboration, and resource coordination.

• Financial & Resource Management: Budget tracking, person-month estimation, effort monitoring, resource planning, schedule management, and variance control.

• Governance & Risk Management: Executive reporting, stakeholder alignment, risk mitigation, regulatory considerations, escalation management, and delivery assurance.

• Core Competencies: Leadership, analytical thinking, negotiation, decision-making, problem-solving, and executive-level communication.

ABOUT PAXSIGNA

PaxSigna is a specialist talent solutions division of the Lennor Group focused on Technology, Semiconductor & Electronics, and Advanced Engineering. We partner with startups, growth-stage businesses, and multinational enterprises to connect exceptional talent with transformative opportunities across highly specialized markets.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

PaxSigna is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable recruitment process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration based on their qualifications, experience, capabilities, and business requirements.

DATA PRIVACY NOTICE

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LEGAL NOTICE

PaxSigna is a specialist talent solutions division of the Lennor Group. Recruitment and talent acquisition services are facilitated through Lennor Metier Consulting Philippines, Inc., the group's duly registered operating entity in the Philippines.