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We are seeking an experienced Project Lead / Project Manager with at least 10 years of experience in a banking technology environment. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in core banking solutions, strong stakeholder management skills, and hands-on knowledge of project management tools and methodologies. Roles and Responsibilities Lead and manage banking technology projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives. Oversee project planning, including work breakdown structure (WBS), resource allocation, and cost management. Manage stakeholders effectively, address risks and issues proactively, and propose alternative solutions to ensure project success. Centralize project information, facilitate data-driven decision-making, and drive consensus among stakeholders. Utilize tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Excel (for data mining), and PowerPoint to track progress, analyze data, and present insights. Ensure expense management, including run-rate tracking, costing, and resourcing, to maintain financial discipline in project execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address functional areas (e.g., payments, loans) or technical challenges (e.g., architecture design, Java coding). Requirements Experience: Minimum 10 years in project lead/project manager roles within a banking technology environment. Domain Expertise: Strong preference for candidates with core banking experience (e.g., Temenos T24 or similar in-house/vendor packages). Skills: Advanced stakeholder management, problem-solving, and risk mitigation skills. Hands-on experience with WBS, Excel data mining, JIRA, and Confluence. Strong presentation skills, with the ability to deliver clear and compelling options using PowerPoint. Certifications (Preferred): Project Management Professional (PMP) or Professional Scrum Master I (PSM). Additional Knowledge (Advantageous): Functional expertise in areas like payments and loans. Technical skills such as architecture design or Java coding. Location: Must be based in Bangalore Hybrid Work Set-Up: Office visits at least twice a week Contract: 1 year, renewable.
