Project Manager, Financial Institution, 70k

Our client is a leading financial institution. They are currently seeking a hands-on Business Project Manager to deliver enhancement of an existing internal system.

Job Duties

• Manage end-to-end delivery of system enhancement projects for the secretarial services function
• Act as the primary coordinator between business users, internal IT teams, and an external vendor
• Gather and clarify user requirements and expectations from business stakeholders
• Translate business requirements into clear project plans, timelines, and deliverables
• Oversee daily project activities, including development progress, issue tracking, and risk management
• Monitor vendor deliverables and ensure alignment with scope, quality, and timelines
• Coordinate and perform hands-on system testing, including deployment and post-release validation
• Track project progress, identify risks early, and propose mitigation actions
• Support data integration and workflow-related enhancements
• Ensure system enhancements comply with compliance-related and governance requirements
• Support system rollout to additional internal departments as part of enhancement phases

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a hands-on Project Manager in system development or enhancement projects
• Strong experience managing end-to-end project execution, not just coordination
• Comfortable working as an individual contributor without a project team
• Experience in compliance-related systems, corporate governance, or similar regulated environments
• Understanding of system integration and data flow between systems
• Solid risk management and problem-solving skills
• Experience in Banking or Financial Services environments preferred