Project Manager - IT Migration & Integration (Banking) at Deloitte

Job Summary:

The client seeks a talented and experienced Project Manager skilled in migrating and integrating various Banking solutions from Core Banking to front-end services and enterprise systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end planning, execution, and integration of core banking migration projects, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and timelines.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables and establish project governance structure.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets and track progress against milestones to ensure on-time and within-budget delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functional project teams, including IT, operations, compliance, and customer service, to facilitate seamless integration and collaboration.
• Manage vendor relationships and third-party contractors involved in the migration and integration process, ensuring compliance with contractual agreements and service level expectations.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues and develop contingency plans to minimise disruptions and ensure project success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, project management, computer science or a related field. PMP/Prince 2 certification is a plus.
• Proven experience of 5 - 10 years in project management roles, with a track record of successfully delivering complex IT projects on time and within budget in a Fintech/Banking environment.
• Strong experience in Functional and Technical Core Banking implementation/ migration such as T24 (Temenos), Middleware, and Digital Channels/Products (Mobile App, USSD, Card, SMS gateway, etc.).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to promptly identify and address project risks and issues.
• Experience with change management processes and methodologies to facilitate user adoption and transition to new systems and processes.