Project Manager (Banking Sector)

Job Title: Project Manager (Banking Sector)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver banking projects end-to-end. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning execution monitoring and successful delivery of projects while ensuring alignment with business objectives compliance standards and stakeholder expectations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Planning

• Define project scope objectives and key deliverables.
  
• Develop comprehensive project plans timelines and schedules.
  
• Manage RFP processes including proposal collection evaluation and comparison.
  
• Prepare project initiation documents (PID).
  
• Allocate resources and coordinate team activities effectively.
  

2. Execution & Monitoring

• Lead cross-functional teams to execute project plans.
  
• Track progress against milestones and adjust plans as needed.
  
• Identify assess and mitigate project risks and issues in coordination with Information Security requirements.
  

3. Budget Management

• Prepare and manage project budgets including cost estimation and resource planning.
  
• Ensure project delivery within approved financial constraints.
  

4. Quality Assurance

• Ensure all deliverables meet defined quality standards and stakeholder expectations.
  
• Conduct regular quality checks audits and reviews.
  

5. Stakeholder Communication

• Maintain clear and effective communication with stakeholders clients and internal teams.
  
• Provide regular status reports presentations and updates.
  

6. Team Leadership

• Lead motivate and support project teams to achieve objectives.
  
• Foster a collaborative high-performance work environment.
  
• Delegate responsibilities and ensure accountability across the team.
  

7. Resource Management

• Identify project resource requirements and manage allocation efficiently.
  
• Coordinate with resource managers to secure necessary skills and staffing.
  

8. Change Management

• Implement change management processes to ensure smooth transitions.
  
• Address resistance and support teams during organizational or project changes.
  

9. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation.
  
• Prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders.
  

10. Client Satisfaction

• Ensure high levels of client and end-user satisfaction.
  
• Gather feedback and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  

11. Project Closure & Evaluation

• Complete project closure activities including client sign-off and documentation finalization.
  
• Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and improvement areas.
  

12. Compliance & Governance

• Ensure adherence to internal policies local regulations and international standards.
  
• Support compliance operational risk and permanent supervision requirements.
  

Requirements

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of experience managing projects within the banking sector.
  
• PMP Certification is mandatory.
  
• Strong experience in project planning risk management and stakeholder management.
  
• Excellent leadership communication and organizational skills.