Job Summary :
We are looking for an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to lead and deliver large-scale, complex IT programs within the banking sector. The role requires strong leadership in managing end-to-end project lifecycles, driving digital transformation, overseeing regulatory compliance initiatives, and modernizing banking applications and infrastructure. The Senior IT PM will collaborate with senior stakeholders, regulators, and cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to strategic business objectives and governance standards.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead multiple large-scale IT projects / programs across applications, infrastructure, and digital banking initiatives.
- Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in alignment with business strategy and regulatory requirements (BNM, MAS, Basel III, AML / KYC, PCI-DSS).
- Develop and manage detailed project / program plans, budgets, risk logs, and governance frameworks.
- Drive delivery using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies, ensuring milestones are achieved within agreed timelines.
- Oversee cross-functional project teams including business analysts, developers, testers, infrastructure engineers, and vendors.
- Manage senior stakeholders, regulators, and steering committees with effective communication, reporting, and expectation alignment.
- Provide strategic recommendations to business and technology leaders, ensuring technology initiatives support operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
- Lead risk management, issue resolution, and change management activities for critical programs.
- Negotiate and manage vendor contracts, SLAs, and deliverables to ensure value realization.
- Mentor junior and mid-level project managers, analysts, and coordinators to build project management maturity within the organization.
- Drive continuous improvement of project management practices, tools, and governance frameworks.
Requirements :
Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or Business.8–12 years of IT project management experience, with at least 5 years in banking / financial services.Proven track record delivering complex IT projects such as core banking upgrades, digital transformation, regulatory systems, cloud adoption, and cybersecurity initiatives.Strong knowledge of banking systems (Core Banking, Payments, Treasury, Risk & Compliance, Digital Banking).Excellent stakeholder management, vendor management, and regulatory engagement experience.Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, Clarity, Azure DevOps).Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to influence at executive and board levels.Preferred Certifications (advantageous) :
PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or PgMP (Program Management)Agile / Scrum Master or PMI-ACPITIL Foundation / Intermediate (Service Management)Banking / Financial compliance certifications (e.g., CAMS, FRM, CISM for security-related projects)Job Type : Contract
Contract length : 12 months
Pay : RM6, RM15,675.71 per month
Benefits :
Health insuranceMaternity leaveOpportunities for promotionProfessional developmentWork Location : In person