Our banking client are seeking a forward-thinking Project Manager to take the reins of a high-impact, transformative initiative. This is not a conventional program management post; you will bridge the gap between commercial credit strategy and cutting-edge artificial intelligence, turning complex technology into tangible business capabilities.
Daily Responsibilities:
This is not a standard program manager role—it requires:
- Developing deep relationships across multiple, separate business units and their leadership teams
- Experience with transformation projects and delivery of technical and AI capabilities
- A bias to action and the ability to operate independently and in ambiguous situations
- Commercial Banking and Credit Expertise
- Manage alignment and decision-making across multiple, separate business, technology and AI groups, ensuring interoperability and consistent architecture
- Own overarching program governance, status reporting, milestone tracking, and stakeholder communications across all three entities
- Track program metrics, milestones, and performance—essential for visibility to senior leadership and external stakeholders
- Develop executive-level presentations and maintain critical visibility with leadership and stakeholders across all three entities- essential to program credibility and stakeholder confidence.
Must-have Skills:
- 10+ years of experience in banking or financial services industry with understanding of project business management.
- Program Management experience on the Business side.
- Hands-on experience implementing End-to-End project
- Guiding teams and stakeholders to make informed, consensus-driven decisions.
- Aligning program and portfolio-level objectives to maintain alignment and achieve strategic outcomes.
- Effective storytelling skills – written and verbal skills and attention to detail in preparing reporting and summaries that is provided to product teams and senior / executive leadership.
- A ‘Growth Mindset’ – remain current with emerging consumer / industry trends, embraces new data to generate impactful insights. Proactive and inquisitive mindset, continuously seeking opportunities and the “why” behind data trends to improve existing processes and streamline activities.
Nice-to-Have
- PMP Designation.
- Commercial Banking Experience.
- Trade Experience.
Soft skills:
- Problem-solving skills.
- Analytical thinker and detail-oriented.
- Creative and conceptual thinker.
- Organized with excellent time management.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to work with a team.
- Ability to drive results and provide constructive feedback.
- Strong personal initiative and excellent execution.