Sr. Project Manager

RISKDATA CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Project Manager specializing in Information Technology to oversee API banking projects. The successful candidate will manage timelines, scope, and stakeholder relationships within a dynamic environment, ensuring compliance and quality of deliverables. With a preference for individuals who hold certifications like PMP or Agile, this role offers an exciting opportunity to lead significant initiatives in the banking sector.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of project management experience in banking or consulting.
• Strong knowledge of API banking including H2H.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage large-scale API banking projects, coordinating with multiple stakeholders.
• Lead change management efforts and risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure methodology compliance and client satisfaction.

Skills

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Client onboarding

Change management

Education

PMP Certification

Prince2 Certification

Agile Certification

Job description

We are looking for a SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY with the following requirements:

Requirements:

• At least 12 years of experience in project management within banking, financial, or consulting industries with a proven track record.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage project risks and issues until closure.
• Excellent team leadership skills, capable of guiding teams to achieve project targets through formal and informal methods.
• Outstanding presentation skills, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders at the C level.
• Passionate, diligent, resilient, and able to thrive in ambiguous environments.
• Experience with Channels API Banking, including internet banking, mobile, API banking, and H2H knowledge is advantageous.
• Certifications such as PMP, Prince2, or Agile are preferred.

Key Domain/Technical Skills:

• Client onboarding experience, in roles such as product owner, manager, or T&O equivalent.
• Functional and technical experience with external API banking and regional API banking rollouts.
• Understanding of performance metrics and challenges from previous projects in banks, Fintech, or eCommerce organizations.

Responsibilities:

1. Wholesale/Corporate API Banking:
2. Manage large-scale API banking projects with multiple stakeholders across countries.
3. Coordinate infrastructure setup to support API enhancements and track deliverables.
4. Manage project scope, requirements, schedules, and risks, hosting weekly meetings and reporting issues.
5. Plan client testing and commercialization, managing timelines and risks.
6. Engage testing teams during SIT and UAT phases.
7. Ensure process compliance and quality of deliverables.
8. Overall Project Management:
9. Oversee project quality, scope, timelines, effort, and resources.
10. Develop and execute project plans, analyze proposals, and manage schedule and budget variances.
11. Identify and schedule deliverables, milestones, and activities.
12. Stakeholder Management:
13. Work with Business Project Managers to manage stakeholder relationships and expectations.
14. Scope and Governance:
15. Manage scope changes, prepare investment approval documents, and facilitate governance meetings.
16. Change and Risk Management:
17. Lead change management efforts, risk mitigation, and escalation processes.
18. Process Adherence and Reporting:
19. Ensure methodology compliance, deliver artefacts on time, and report progress effectively.
20. Client Focus:
21. Drive decisions and outcomes with a client-centric approach.