Project Manager

Systems Limited; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

iSystems Ltd is seeking an experienced Project Manager for Wealth Management to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of digital initiatives. You will coordinate with Product Owners, developers, compliance, marketing, and senior management to ensure projects stay on time and within budget.

Responsibilities include vendor selection, RFP processes, detailed user story development, and ongoing stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in an agile environment within financial services, preferably wealth management.
• Experience with Crypto and FX trading platforms is required.
• Agile management certification is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of wealth management products, services, and regulations.
• Proficiency with agile tools such as Azure and JIRA.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables with squad members and stakeholders.
• Lead vendor RFP processes and executive summaries for finalization.
• Develop detailed user stories with timelines and dependencies; maintain the backlog.
• Coordinate with Product Owners and cross‑functional teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and provide status updates to senior stakeholders.
• Negotiate contracts and manage vendor relationships; ensure compliance and SLAs.
• Track performance metrics and ensure deliverables meet quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or business

Tools

Azure

JIRA

Job description

The Project Manager in Wealth Management is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of various digital initiatives within the wealth management division of an organization. This role involves working closely with various teams, including Product owners, developers, technology, compliance, marketing and senior management, to ensure initiatives are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. The individual must possess excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills to drive the success of initiatives that support the business's strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• For new initiatives, define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with squad members and stakeholders.
• Create executive summary and lead the RFP process for vendor finalization
• Develop detailed user stories, including timelines, dependencies to ensure backlog are created and updated
• Identify and secure necessary approvals, both internal and external, to ensure project success.
• Work closely with Product owners in the execution of initiatives, ensuring all tasks are completed on time and to the required standard.
• Monitor progress and performance, identifying and addressing any issues or risks that may arise.
• Provide regular updates to Senior Product owner, including status reports, progress metrics, and risk assessments.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among squad members, stakeholders, and other relevant parties.
• Ensure all deliverables are completed to the required quality standards and handed over to relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct post-launch evaluations to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.
• Document project outcomes and create detailed reports for senior management and stakeholders.
• Lead the vendor selection process for wealth management-related services, including FX and Crypto trading platforms, investment engagement tools, etc.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure the selected vendors meet business, regulatory, and security standards.
• Coordinate the onboarding of new vendors, ensuring that all contracts, agreements, and compliance documents are completed accurately and on time.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with existing vendors, ensuring effective communication and collaboration to meet business objectives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors, addressing issues, escalations, and inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Conduct regular meetings with vendors to review performance, service levels, and contractual obligations.
• Negotiate, draft, and review vendor contracts, ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory, and company policies.
• Develop and monitor Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to ensure vendors meet performance expectations in areas such as delivery timelines, service quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Track vendor performance metrics and resolve any service-related issues promptly.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or a related field (required).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in agile working environment within the financial services sector, preferably in wealth management.
• Experience in Crypto and FX Trading platforms
• Professional agile management certification is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of wealth management products, services, and industry regulations.
• Proficiency in agile management tools (e.g., Azure, JIRA).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and manage cross-functional teams.
• Adaptability and flexibility in managing changing project requirements and priorities.