Project Manager

About GFT

GFT Technologies is an AI-centric global digital transformation company. We design advanced data and AI transformation solutions modernize technology architectures and develop next-generation core systems for industry leaders in Banking Insurance Manufacturing and Robotics. Partnering closely with our clients we push boundaries to unlock their full potential. With deep industry expertise cutting-edge technology and a strong partner ecosystem GFT delivers responsible AI-centric solutions that combine engineering excellence high-performance delivery and cost efficiency. Our team of 12000 technology experts operate in 20 countries worldwide offering career opportunities at the forefront of software innovation.

Job Description

We are seeking an accomplished and highly experienced Project Manager to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing project delivery and leading project teams to implement IT solutions that meet our clients strategic objectives.

This role requires strong project delivery ownership excellent stakeholder engagement solid Agile delivery experience and the ability to adapt across different project contexts. The ideal candidate should also be open to applying AI tools and modern ways of working to improve project planning reporting risk management communication and delivery efficiency.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and manage IT projects from initiation through to successful completion ensuring delivery within defined scope timelines and budget.
• Act as Scrum Master for multiple teams facilitating Agile ceremonies and promoting the adoption of Agile best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to clearly define project scope objectives deliverables priorities and success criteria ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across client business delivery and technical teams.
• Drive effective stakeholder engagement through clear communication expectation management timely escalation and proactive alignment.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans including timelines milestones dependencies risks issues and resource allocations.
• Monitor project progress proactively identifying and addressing risks issues blockers and delivery dependencies to ensure project success.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams stakeholders and senior management.
• Provide regular project status updates dashboards and detailed reports to stakeholders and senior management.
• Ensure strict adherence to GFTs project management methodologies standards governance and best practices.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery processes team collaboration and delivery performance.
• Apply AI tools and techniques where appropriate to improve project management activities such as planning reporting meeting summaries risk analysis documentation communication and productivity.
• Demonstrate flexibility to support different projects clients domains or delivery models based on business and project needs.
• Support project transition handover or rotation when required to ensure continuity of delivery and effective knowledge transfer.

Your Skills and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Business Administration or a related field.
• Project Management Professional PMP or Certified ScrumMaster CSM certification is highly desirable.
• A minimum of 12 years of experience in project management and Agile methodologies ideally within the IT or banking industry.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex projects and delivering high-quality results.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to inspire motivate and develop project teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels including senior management and client-side decision makers.
• Strong stakeholder management capability including expectation management negotiation conflict resolution and escalation handling.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project JIRA Confluence or equivalent.
• Good understanding of Agile delivery models Scrum practices project governance and delivery reporting.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing project priorities client expectations delivery models and organizational needs.
• Openness to learning and applying AI tools to improve project management efficiency documentation quality communication and decision support.

Preferred Skills

• Extensive experience in digital banking or financial services projects.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms such as GCP AWS and associated technologies.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.
• Banking domain knowledge is a strong plus.
• Experience managing distributed cross-functional or multi-vendor teams.
• Experience supporting project transitions delivery recovery or project rotation across different client engagements.

(Note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not received a response from GFT regarding your application within 10 workdays please consider that we have decided to proceed with other candidates. We truly appreciate your interest in GFT and thank you for your understanding)