Job description:
Job Title: Senior Project Manager
Experience Required: Minimum 10 years
Industry: BFSI
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver complex projects within the BFSI domain. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing large-scale initiatives, ensuring timely delivery, and aligning projects with business objectives. This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and deep understanding of financial services processes and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end project management for strategic BFSI initiatives, ensuring scope, timelines, and budgets are met.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business analysts, developers, and QA to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Manage stakeholder expectations and maintain transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
- Drive process improvements and implement best practices in project governance.
- Prepare and present project status reports to senior leadership and clients.
Required Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum 10 years in project management, with at least 5 years in BFSI projects.
- Strong knowledge of banking operations, financial products, and regulatory frameworks.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Expertise in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid).
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g., Basel III, GDPR, GLBA).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- PMP or PRINCE2 certification (or equivalent).
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Experience with digital transformation projects in BFSI.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms and fintech solutions.
- Exposure to emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and cloud solutions in BFSI.
- Advanced analytics or AI/ML exposure in financial services.
Tools & Technologies
- Project Management: MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, Trello
- Collaboration: Microsoft Teams, Slack
- Documentation & Reporting: MS Office Suite, Power BI
- BFSI-Specific Platforms: Core banking systems, CRM tools, regulatory compliance software
