IT Project Manager, Assistant Vice President

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and oversight for all application and infrastructure projects across the bank. Ensure projects are well prioritized and managed in line with business objectives and regulatory timelines, and that resources are optimally allocated across initiatives.Additionally, support the System Planning Department in executing various tasks and managing assignments as directed by the department head.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of project managers. Foster a high-performance culture by setting clear expectations, providing regular feedback, and promoting continuous and innovative improvement towards the project team.
• Responsible for managing the entire project lifecycle, from initiation to closure. This includes ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, while adhering to thepany's project management standards . Responsible to ensure all project documentation is updated at every phase of the project. Managing and reporting all key risk issues to the IT Management stakeholder.
• Manage and ensure all project documentation updated at every phase. This includes maintaining records such as project plans, deliverables, and approvals in the Project Document Library for APAC. This ensures that the project is audit-ready and that all stakeholders have access to the latest information.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for various stakeholders - senior executives, department heads, and external vendors. Build strong relationships and ensure transparent, consistent and clearmunication of project goals, progress, risks, and issues.
• Manage diverse projects including software implementation, system integration, cloud migration, cybersecurity enhancements, and infrastructure upgrades. Coordinate cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business needs.
• Establish and enforce projecternance frameworks in alignment with internal audit standards, risk management policies, and banking regulations. Ensure documentation, reporting, and approvals are consistently maintained and auditable.
• Identify potential risks and issues across the project portfolio early. Develop mitigation strategies, escalate when necessary, and ensure swift resolution to avoid delays or budget overruns.
• Develop and track project budgets, approve expenditures, and ensure resource utilization is cost-effective. Negotiate with vendors and third-party providers to secure necessary products and services within budget.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality reports, dashboards, and presentations to executive leadership, summarizing project statuses, KPIs, financials, and risks. Ensuremunication is tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Drive improvements in project management practices, tools, templates, and performance metrics. Introduce best practices and lessons learned to enhance future project delivery.

Requirements :

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is an equal opportunity employer. We view our employees as our key assets as they are fundamental to our long-term growth and success. MUFG ismitted to hiring based on merit and organsational fit, regardless of race, religion or gender.

Job ID 10070499-WD-2