Technical Project Manager
- Intellect Design Arena
- 15 - 18 years
- Chennai
- 9 days ago
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Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Project Leadership:
- Lead and manage the full project lifecycle for complex, high-impact projects in the banking domain (e.g., core banking transformations, digital banking initiatives, regulatory compliance projects like AML/KYC, payments modernization, data analytics platforms).
- Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with senior stakeholders, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including detailed timelines, resource allocation, budget management, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Drive the execution of project activities, ensuring adherence to quality standards, timelines, and budgets.
- Stakeholder Management & Communication:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across business units, technology teams, operations, compliance, and external vendors.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications, providing regular, transparent updates on project status, risks, and issues.
- Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams, ensuring all parties are aligned and working towards common goals.
- Manage stakeholder expectations and proactively address concerns or escalations.
- Risk & Compliance Management:
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and dependencies, developing contingency plans to ensure project continuity.
- Ensure all project deliverables and processes adhere to relevant banking regulations, compliance standards (e.g., RBI guidelines, industry best practices), and internal policies.
- Lead discussions with legal and compliance teams to embed regulatory requirements into project design and execution.
- Team Leadership & Mentorship:
- Lead, mentor, and motivate project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
- Provide guidance and support to team members, ensuring they have the necessary resources and skills to deliver on their responsibilities.
- Conduct performance reviews and support the professional development of team members.
- Financial & Resource Management:
- Develop and manage project budgets, tracking expenditures and ensuring cost-effective delivery.
- Optimize resource utilization across projects, including internal teams and external consultants/vendors.
- Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and benefits realization post-implementation.
- Process Improvement & Quality Assurance:
- Implement and enforce robust project governance frameworks and project management best practices (e.g., Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid methodologies).
- Drive continuous improvement in project delivery processes and methodologies.
- Ensure comprehensive project documentation is maintained and audit-ready.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field. MBA or Master's degree preferred.
- 15+ years of progressive experience in Project Management within the Banking and Financial Services domain is mandatory.
- Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering multiple large-scale, complex projects in a banking environment.
- Deep understanding of banking products, operations, technology landscapes (e.g., Core Banking Systems, Payments, Lending, Wealth Management, Digital Channels), and regulatory frameworks.
- Mandatory Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 Practitioner.
- Preferred Certifications: Agile certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Master - CSM, SAFe), Lean Six Sigma.
- Strong proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana, Confluence).
- Exceptional leadership, communication (written and verbal), negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and manage stakeholders at all levels, including C-suite executives.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking abilities.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Job Classification
Industry: Software ProductFunctional Area / Department: Project & Program ManagementRole Category: Other Program / Project ManagementRole: Project ManagerEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: Intellect Design ArenaLocation(s): Chennai+ View Contact
Keyskills: Unix Linux Java Project management J2Ee Agile Methodology Struts Sql Plsql Frameworks Spring Stakeholder Management
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