Director IT Project Manager

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A major international banking corporation is seeking a seasoned professional to lead IT strategy and governance planning in Singapore. This role requires 12+ years of banking experience, strong project management skills, and proficiency in engaging stakeholders to align business strategies with IT solutions. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in IT, experience in large-scale IT projects, and excellent communication skills to liaise across diverse cultures. Knowledge of regulatory standards and ability to manage complex workloads are essential.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience in the banking domain.
• Skilled in gathering and analyzing business strategy and requirements.
• Proficient in mapping business processes for Agile delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Banking IT strategy and governance planning.
• Engage stakeholders on business strategy and IT investments.
• Deliver regular project updates to stakeholders.

Skills

IT project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Business strategy analysis

Agile methodology

Regulatory standards knowledge

Cross-functional team management

Data governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Banking IT strategy and governance planning, project execution & delivery, and cost management, with a list of SMBC subsidiaries and affiliates, by aligning with head office’s directives.
• Engage internal and partners’ stakeholders on business strategy and growth, business solutions from IT system solution and delivery, and the associated IT investments & ROI.
• Apply strategic thinking to understand business needs, and tailor the associated IT system & architecture design to provide effective business operational process and IT solution.
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams to evaluate business strategy and align IT systems and solutions.
• Review business growth, IT projects and operating costs, and consult with partner’s stakeholders on resources, delivery, and optimization.
• Experience in executing large-scale & regional IT project delivery, especially in the areas of Core Banking & System Migration, Corporate/Wholesale Banking (supply chain, payments, etc.), Treasury business etc.
• Able to advice on data and system interfaces, adhering to group data governance and risk control standards.
• Deliver regular project updates to stakeholders and make timely incident reporting to Head Office.
• Ensure IT projects will be delivered in full compliance with internal policies and local & banking regulations.
• Conduct post-project evaluations with internal and partners’ stakeholder for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in IT or equivalent with 12+ years of relevant experience in the banking domain.
• Skilled in gathering and analysing business strategy and requirements through various techniques.
• Proficient in mapping business processes and translating requirements into specifications for Agile or waterfall delivery.
• Strong IT project management and analytical skills for executing projects, solving issues, and evaluating ROI.
• Excellent communication skills for effective liaison between business units and IT teams, ensuring alignment.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards in banking, ability to manage workloads, and lead cross-functional teams across diverse cultures.
• Ability to manage and prioritize large workloads and deliver projects within tight deadlines.
• Ability to manage or lead cross-function teams and appreciate diverse cultures to facilitate smooth communications between Head Office, Singapore office, and subsidiaries or affiliates.
• Ability to make business trips to engage partners’ stakeholders.
• Ability to speak Bahasa languages will be a plus as the role will work closely with SMBC subsidiary in Indonesia on IT project delivery.