IT Project Manager

• Plan, execute, and monitor IT projects, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and scope.
• Define project objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders and team members.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, including tasks, milestones, dependencies, and resource allocation.
• Manage and oversee implementation for industry standard DevOps & CICD principles.
• Coordinate and lead project meetings, ensuring effective communication and collaboration among team members and stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, issues, and conflicts, implementing appropriate resolutions and contingency plans.
• Track and report project progress, providing timely updates to stakeholders on key milestones, deliverables, and risks.
• Manage project budgets and resources, ensuring optimal utilization and cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and integration of project activities with organizational goals and strategies.
• Oversee the development and implementation of project management processes, methodologies, and best practices.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment, promoting effective communication, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.

Skills Required for an Information Technology Project Manager:

• Proven experience as an IT Project Manager, successfully delivering complex IT projects from initiation to completion.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Hands-on implementation exposure on latest Temenos Transact products, TAFJ, Jboss, WebLogic, DS, IRIS-R18, T24 artefacts package and deployment, UXP.
• Participated in project enabling solution for building local features to speed up Deployment & Development cycles Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address project risks and issues proactively. Sound decision-making abilities, with the capacity to prioritize tasks and resources effectively.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools, such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or similar.
• Solid understanding of IT infrastructure, software development lifecycle (SDLC), and Agile methodologies.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• A master's degree is a plus. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT project management, preferably in banking sector.
• Experience in managing diverse IT projects, including infrastructure upgrades, software implementations, and system integrations.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Strong understanding of IT governance frameworks, process and procedures especially in banking sector.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and meeting quality standards.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to align IT projects with organizational goals and strategies.
• Continuous learning mindset and a commitment to staying up to date with emerging trends and technologies in the IT field.