Systems Programmer

KRYJAS PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy is seeking a proactive Senior Consultant for a Core Banking Transformation project in Singapore. The role demands advanced project management skills and a strong background in Banking and Financial Services. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience in managing large-scale data projects. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities are crucial, as you will lead teams and present project updates to senior leadership. This is a significant opportunity to contribute to a high-impact transformation initiative.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience in technology project management, specifically managing large-scale, multi-year projects.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Banking and Financial Services, with a strong focus on data management.
• Proven experience managing large-scale data projects (e.g., ISO20022).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the integrated project roadmap.
• Implement a robust project management framework to track schedules, timelines, and progress.
• Ensure compliance to governance and risk frameworks.
• Maintain regular communication with key stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration or related fields

Tools

JIRA

MS Project

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a proactive and skilled Senior Consultant to join our team in delivering a high-impact Core Banking Transformation project. This initiative aims to replace legacy systems with modern, scalable solutions for trade, lending, CASA, and payments. The ideal candidate will bring consulting expertise, with proven documentation and presentation skills in development projects. This role offers a great opportunity to be involved in a large-scale transformation and will require strong leadership, consulting, and project management skills.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Leadership & Planning
   • Develop and maintain the integrated project roadmap, ensuring alignment with the overarching core banking transformation strategy.
   • Drive the planning, work breakdown, and scheduling of multiple sub-streams, including platform builds and data source onboarding.
   • Work with business and IT leadership to define project scopes, secure budget approvals, and establish success criteria.
   • Lead end-to-end project management for major projects such as ISO20022 and operational support for TBCS, ADE, ensuring alignment with local regulatory and head office HOP standards.
2. Project Execution & Delivery
   • Implement a robust project management framework to track schedules, timelines, and progress using tools like JIRA or MS Project.
   • Organize regular check-ins with internal and vendor teams to monitor and support project progress.
   • Ensure successful project delivery on time, within budget, and to agreed-upon quality standards by overseeing project teams.
3. Governance, Risk, & Compliance
   • Ensure compliance to governance and risk frameworks.
   • Maintain and update the RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) log, proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
   • Manage the end-to-end SDLC process, from initiation to closure, ensuring all stages are completed successfully.
4. Stakeholder Management & Communication
   • Maintain regular communication with key stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.
   • Prepare and present status reports, executive summaries, and project dashboards to various audiences, ranging from technical teams to senior leadership.

Key Deliverables

• Process Compliance: Comply with the compliance process, ensuring compliance from initiation to closure.
• Resource & Financial Management: Oversee financials of accurate budget tracking and forecasting for initiatives.
• Comprehensive Status Reporting & Project Dashboards: Regular, transparent, and data-driven reporting on IT initiatives, including progress against plan, budget variance, resource utilization, and risk status.

Qualifications & Experience

• Required:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related fields.
  • 5-10+ years of experience in technology project management, specifically managing large-scale, multi-year projects.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in Banking and Financial Services, with a strong focus on data management.
  • Proven experience managing large-scale data projects (e.g., ISO20022, and operational support for TBCS, ADE).
  • Working knowledge of SDLC and project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid).
  • Experience managing project budgets exceeding $10M.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on delivery and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • A collaborative mindset with an aptitude for team coordination across cross-functional groups.
• Desired/Preferred:
  • Direct experience with core banking system transformations.
  • Familiarity with data governance frameworks and principles.
  • PMP or other relevant project management certifications.