IT Project Manager (Client-Facing, Banking & Sustainability Focus)

Job Description

IT Project Manager (Client-Facing, Banking & Sustainability Focus) Location: Mumbai, India (On-site at a leading Indian Bank) Role Summary: We are looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to lead major technology projects for a leading Indian bank in Mumbai. The role involves managing the full lifecycle of IT initiatives, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with banking regulations. You will also mentor a small team of early-career engineers and may work on projects related to sustainability, ESG, or climate riskareas of growing importance to the client. This is an on-site role that combines technical execution, client engagement, and team leadership in a dynamic financial services environment. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery & Execution Lead full lifecycle delivery of complex IT projects within a large Indian bank. Build project plans, define milestones, manage budgets, and ensure timely execution. Deliver both traditional and sustainability-focused solutions, such as ESG reporting or climate risk analytics tools. Client & Stakeholder Engagement Serve as the main liaison with senior stakeholders at the clients Mumbai office. Maintain strong relationships, manage expectations, and align outcomes with business goals. Compliance & Risk Management Ensure full adherence to the banks policies and RBI regulations on IT governance, data security, and outsourcing. Proactively identify and manage risks. Team Leadership & Mentorship Lead and mentor a team of 4 to 5 early-career IT professionals. Support technical growth and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture. Sustainability & ESG (Preferred) Apply or develop knowledge in ESG, sustainability, or climate risk. Identify opportunities to integrate these themes into IT projects and stay updated on emerging regulations. Requirements Experience & Skills 7 to15 years in IT project management, with strong exposure to banking or financial services. Proven success delivering large-scale tech projects in regulated environments. Client-facing experience is essential. Education & Certifications Bachelors in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Business, or related field; postgraduate is a plus. PMP preferred; Agile certifications (PMI-ACP, CSM) are valuable. Technical Know-how Proficiency with tools like Microsoft Project, JIRA, Confluence, Asana, or ServiceNow. Familiarity with banking platforms (e.g., core banking, risk systems, CRMs, data warehouses). Strong understanding of Agile methodologies. Leadership & Communication Experience mentoring junior team members and leading small technical teams. Excellent communication skills for internal and client-facing roles. Additional Details Location & Work Setup Full-time, on-site role at a leading Indian banks Mumbai office. Fast-paced, compliance-driven environment requiring professionalism and adaptability. Preferred Knowledge and Skill-set Background or interest in ESG, sustainability, or climate risk. Knowledge of RBI regulations related to IT. Exposure to cloud platforms like Oracle (preferred), AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.