Information Technology Project Manager

Job Summary

IT Project Manager – Consultant

Project Management & Delivery

• Manage a portfolio of IT projects in accordance with the organization’s project management methodology.
• Ensure successful delivery of projects within agreed scope, timeline, budget, and quality standards.
• Prepare and maintain:

• Project Initiation Documents (PID)

• Project Plans
• Status Reports
• Risk Registers

• Project Closure Reports

• Monitor project progress and proactively address risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Ensure project objectives align with business and IT strategy.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with business units, IT teams, vendors, and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with vendors and third-party service providers to ensure contractual obligations and deliverables are achieved.
• Conduct regular project meetings and communicate project updates effectively to stakeholders and senior management.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

Team Coordination & Leadership

• Coordinate activities across various IT departments and business functions.
• Lead project teams and ensure effective collaboration among team members.
• Support team direction, motivation, and performance management.
• Handle project-related personnel issues professionally in coordination with Human Capital/HR teams.

Risk, Compliance & Governance

• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize exposure.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, security standards, and governance frameworks.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of project-related information.
• Support audit and compliance activities by providing accurate and timely project documentation.

Technical & Operational Support

• Understand system architecture, integration points, and technical limitations to support project decision-making.
• Coordinate with technical teams for system implementation, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
• Ensure operational readiness and smooth transition during project deployments.

Reporting & Documentation

• Provide regular status updates and executive summaries to management.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and records.
• Ensure timely escalation of critical project issues and risks.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency.
• Support the adoption of project management best practices and standards.
• Continuously enhance professional and technical skills.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• PMP / PMI Certification is mandatory or highly preferred.
• MBA or Master’s Degree is an added advantage.

Required Experience

• Minimum
• 8+ years of experience
• managing IT projects within:
• Banking
• Financial Services
• Enterprise IT environments
• Proven experience handling end-to-end project lifecycle management.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and vendor engagements.
• Exposure to banking systems, digital transformation, infrastructure, or application projects preferred.

• Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Change Management

Technical Skills

• Understanding of IT systems architecture and integrations
• Banking systems and enterprise applications exposure
• Knowledge of SDLC and project delivery frameworks
• Familiarity with project management tools and reporting platforms

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Decision-making capability
• Negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Adaptability and learning mindset

• PMP / PMI Certification

• PRINCE2

• Agile / Scrum Certifications

• ITIL Foundation