IT Application Project Manager (PCI-DSS / ISO 27000 / Banking)

SMART INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Singapore seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee payment application projects for a global investment bank. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in project management within financial services and proven experience with PCI-DSS / ISO 27000 standards. This role requires excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with a focus on project execution and compliance.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of project management experience in banking or financial services.
• Hands-on experience with PCI-DSS / ISO 27000 implementations.
• Understanding of IT governance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end lifecycle of application projects.
• Drive PCI-DSS / ISO 27000 compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project deliverables.
• Prepare project plans and risk registers.
• Coordinate with vendors and IT teams for project execution.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PMP

PRINCE2

Agile/Scrum

Job description

Executive Summary

Smart IMS Inc provides Digital technology & Cloud transformation services, Application & Infrastructure Management Services, Unified Communications and Insurance implementation services to customers across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific regions. As the trusted technology and business partner of leading MNCs, including Global Investment Banks, Smart IMS is also a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, Oracle Platinum Partner and AWS MSP Partner.

We are looking to hire an experienced Project Manager to drive payment application projects for our client in Singapore which is a top global investment bank. The incumbent should have experience leading the implementation of PCI-DSS / ISO 27000 standards for the payment application team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of application projects within the banking and payments domain.
• Drive the implementation and compliance of PCI-DSS / ISO 27000 standards across payment systems and related applications.
• Collaborate with business, security, and technical stakeholders to define project scope, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Ensure all project activities adhere to governance, regulatory, and security compliance standards.
• Prepare and maintain detailed project plans, risk registers, and progress reports for management and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with vendors, internal IT teams, and external auditors to ensure smooth project execution and compliance validation.
• Monitor project budgets and ensure timely delivery within cost and quality parameters.
• Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and resolve project issues proactively.
• Conduct project post-mortems and continuous improvement reviews to enhance project delivery and governance processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of project management experience in the banking or financial services domain, particularly in payment application projects.
• Proven hands‑on experience implementing PCI-DSS / ISO 27000 standards in the payments domain
• Possess understanding of IT governance, cybersecurity frameworks, and risk management practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum certification will be an advantage.