Transaction Banking IT Project Manager

About the Role
We are currently seeking a Transaction Banking IT Project Manager for our operations in Qatar. This role demands a seasoned project manager with extensive experience in managing complex banking technology and digital transformation projects, specifically within the transaction banking sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex transaction banking projects, focusing on the implementation and transformation of digital banking platforms, including OBDX and related corporate banking systems.
• Oversee legacy system migration to new digital platforms, incorporating data migration strategies, migration planning, reconciliation, testing, cutover, and post-migration stabilization.
• Collaborate with business, technology, operations, compliance, and vendor teams to ensure project delivery aligns with business objectives, completed on time and within scope.
• Administer project governance, planning, budgeting, risk management, issue resolution, and change control while providing reports to senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate vendor management and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure comprehensive support during System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), production deployment, and post-go-live phases.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 10–15 years of progressive experience in banking technology project management.
• Proven expertise in transaction banking, digital banking, and migration programs with a focus on large-scale implementations.
• Strong background in the following areas:
  • Transaction Banking and Corporate Banking Systems
  • OBDX / Digital Banking Platforms
  • Legacy System Migration and Digital Migration
  • Data Migration, Reconciliation, and Cutover Planning
  • Business Analysis and Requirement Management
  • Project Planning, Governance, Risk, and Issue Management
  • Vendor and Stakeholder Management
  • SIT, UAT, Production Deployment, and Post-Go-Live Support

Skills Required

• PMP-Certified Project Management expertise.
• Deep understanding of banking technology transformation processes.

Joining Time Frame

• Ideally, candidates should be able to join within 2 weeks, with a maximum timeframe of 1 month.