Assistant Vice President - Project Management (Spine)

About the company

SBI Card is a leading pure-play credit card issuer in India, offering a wide range of credit cards to cater to diverse customer needs. We are constantly innovating to meet the evolving financial needs of our customers, empowering them with digital currency for seamless payment experience and indulge in rewarding benefits. At SBI Card, the motto Make Life Simple inspires every initiative, ensuring that customer convenience is at the forefront of all that we do. We are committed to building an environment where people can thrive and create a better future for everyone.

SBI Card is proud to be an equal opportunity & inclusive employer and welcome employees without any discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, gender, religion, creed, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, caste etc. SBI Card is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are treated equally with dignity and respect which makes it a promising place to work.

Join us to shape the future of digital payment in India and unlock your full potential.

What's in it for YOU

1. SBI Card truly lives by the work-life balance philosophy. We offer a robust wellness and wellbeing program to support mental and physical health of our employees.
2. Admirable work deserves to be rewarded. We have a well curated bouquet of rewards and recognition program for the employees.
3. Dynamic, Inclusive and Diverse team culture
4. Gender Neutral Policy
5. Inclusive Health Benefits for all - Medical Insurance, Personal Accidental, Group Term Life Insurance and Annual Health Checkup, Dental and OPD benefits
6. Commitment to the overall development of an employee through comprehensive learning & development framework

Role Purpose

The role is responsible for leading and executing projects within the Middleware technology vertical, leveraging deep expertise in SOA, OSB, Webservices, Java, Microservices (Spring Boot Framework), and API technologies. The individual will ensure seamless delivery of IT solutions by applying strong domain knowledge and project management capabilities, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving innovation and efficiency in middleware-driven architectures to meet evolving business needs.

Role Accountability

1. Drive end-to-end delivery of integration projects with strong ownership of timelines, quality, and solution impact.
2. Apply deep expertise across SOA, OSB, Webservices, Java, Microservices (Spring Boot), and API technologies to design scalable solutions.
3. Define and institutionalize IT processes for cross-platform project delivery, leveraging Oracle FMW and Apigee ecosystems.
4. Lead vendor/partner teams to ensure efficient execution and adherence to delivery expectations.
5. Provide thought leadership to architect powerful and future-ready integration solutions.
6. Communicate effectively through clear documentation, stakeholder updates, and executive presentations.
7. Demonstrate strong analytical capabilities by anticipating risks, resolving blockers, and optimizing performance.
8. Build and nurture strong relationships with internal business users, ensuring solutions meet end-user expectations.
9. Actively manage stakeholders across IT and business teams through structured reviews and updates.
10. Stay current with digital trends and proactively identify innovative opportunities to enhance integration strategy.

Measures of Success

1. Timely delivery and accurate execution of projects.
2. Efficient utilization of IT processes and cross-platform solutions.
3. Demonstrated leadership in team collaboration, problem-solving, and adaptability to industry trends.

Technical Skills / Experience / Certifications

1. SOA Expertise - Service-Oriented Architecture
2. OSB Proficiency - Oracle Service Bus
3. Web Services - SOAP and RESTful integration
4. Java Development - Core and enterprise Java skills
5. Microservices Architecture - Spring Boot framework
6. API Technologies - Design, management, and integration

Competencies critical to the role

1. Communication Skills - Verbal and written
2. Analytical Thinking - Problem-solving mindset
3. Stakeholder Engagement - Collaboration and alignment

Qualification

B.E, B.Tech, MBA (Systems), MCA

Preferred Industry

Banking and Financial Services