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An established industry player is seeking a skilled IT Project Manager to oversee and drive critical projects within the Corporate Banking sector. This role demands a strategic thinker with a strong background in project management, particularly in IT, to develop and execute detailed project plans. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder expectations, and ensure that all project deliverables meet quality standards. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a passion for delivering results, this opportunity is perfect for you.
Responsibilities
• Reports to the Divisional Manager and carry out leading functions of the Service Delivery Division
• Develop detailed project plans outlining project scope, objectives, timeline, and deliverables.
• Coordinate and manage the execution of IT projects, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Identify and manage dependencies between tasks and across project work streams to ensure successful delivery.
• Lead and manage cross-functional project teams, including IT specialists, business analysts, and external vendors.
• Assign tasks, set expectations, and monitor progress to ensure that project milestones are achieved.
• Foster a collaborative team environment, ensuring all members have clear roles and responsibilities.
• Engage with business leaders, project sponsors, and other stakeholders to define project goals and objectives.
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders to provide updates on project status, risks, and changes.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and resolve conflicts or concerns as they arise.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Proactively address issues that may impact project delivery, ensuring minimal disruption to timelines and outcomes.
• Develop contingency plans to address unforeseen challenges or changes.
• Monitor project progress, identifying and addressing deviations from the original plan.
• Prepare and present regular project status reports, dashboards, and performance metrics for senior leadership.
• Maintain and update project documentation, including project plans, timelines, risk logs, and issue trackers.
• Ensure that all project deliverables meet the required quality standards and business requirements.
• Oversee testing, validation, and user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure project success.
• Review and ensure compliance with organizational and industry standards for IT projects.
• Contribute to improving the organization’s project management processes, tools, and techniques.
• Share lessons learned from completed projects to help refine best practices and improve future project outcomes.
• Encourage a culture of learning and process optimization within the project management team.
Requirements
• Diploma/ Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Finance, or related fields.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in IT project management or a related role in Corporate Banking (Trade Finance, Lending, CASA, Payment) field.
• Preferred certifications : PMP, Agile/Scrum certification, or other relevant project management certifications.
• Preferred skills : Familiarity with Corporate Banking systems, software development life cycle
• (SDLC), cloud technologies, or enterprise applications and Experience using project management and collaboration tools such as MS Office Tools, Jira, Confluence, or others.
• Proven experience in managing IT projects, including software development, infrastructure, or system implementation.
• Experience working with both Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects.
• Problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to issue identification and resolution.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities, with the ability to motivate and guide project teams.
Licence no: 12C6060