The Project Manager is responsible of the implementation & enhancements of our banking solution s2i. He/She will be responsible for managing one or more complex projects that involve multiple stakeholders, ensuring that project charters, integrated project plans, resource plans and contingency plans are fully scoped and documented, and that appropriate risk management processes are in place.

The Project Manager leads the identification and development of project objectives, scope, plans, dependencies and success criteria in collaboration with the project sponsor and other stakeholders. He/She will lead multiple work streams throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring high quality and cost effective deliverables. He/She will manage complex software development & delivery projects in a challenging, fast paced, constantly changing Agile environment.

Reporting to the Global Delivery Manager, he/she will be closely working with customers, team colleagues, Business Analysts, Technical Experts, Developers, to manage and deliver Core Banking solutions in different Private Banking / Wealth Management business areas including Risk, Credit, Permanenant Control, Finance, Compliance, Financial Security, Suitability  and Reporting covering banking products such as securities, stock exchange, trading, cash operations, forex, treasury management, derivatives, funds etc.

Responsabilities

Analysis, development and evaluation activities

• Direct handling or implementation of streams related to the project: process definition, process optimization, Target Operating Model, writing of specifications, migration data mapping, system configuration, testing and defects management, deployment, training, change management and user support.

• Estimation and evaluation of project scope and deliverables to build achievable results and outcomes

Organization, management and implementation activities

• Develop integrated project plan, resource plan, communication plan and related project management artefacts
• Process modelling and implementation
• Develop project team members to achieve the desired goals of the project
• Define and report on project progress and achievement of project milestones to stakeholders
• Evaluate trade-offs between project size and complexity, cost, urgency, risk and stakeholder value, prioritizing high impact deadlines and activities

Communication, contact, moderation or sales activities

• Change management and trainings
• Animation of committees / sessions in the framework of project governance
• Relations with Top Management of Client Banks to monitor their satisfaction on the project
• Reporting to Azqore Top management on their project portfolio
• Project management in collaboration with the strategic stakeholders of the Client Banks and continuous progress communication to governing instances

Financial and control activities

• Budget monitoring of the project
• Expense/TimeSheet follow-up
• Estimates/enhancement reports

• Bachelors or Masters degree preferably in Business or Computer Science IT
• PMP / Agile (or equivalent) certification is a plus

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Experience in a banking environment is imperative, ideally Private Bank or Wealth Management.
• 8+ years of Project Management experience and proven track record working with distributed delivery teams across geographies
• Demonstrated experience in bank integration as a global project manager in large IT or organizational projects.
• Experience of employing a broad and diverse range of project management best practices disciplines, methodologies and tools.
• To be able to effectively lead and work across teams at all levels, and negotiate/influence at senior level.
• You have the capacity to motivates teams into reaching challenging goals, inspires commitment, and positive attitude from the team

• Knowledge of banking products, Credit & Risk and and Private Banking
• Institutionalise and drive knowledge management processes across the product space
• Resourceful and strategic problem solver, ability to multi-task and decisive to steer the project
• Can discuss, analyse and design systems with clients even when requirements are vague or uncertain
• Expert knowledge of financial management, risk and project management methodologies
• Technology acquaintance : COBOL, Java, SQL, APIs & Digital Banking
  
  

BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE

Relevant knowledge & experience of the domains below is required :

• Credit, Risk & Permanent Control
• Private Banking & Wealth Management (different Asset Types / Financial products)

 
TRANSVERSAL SKILLS

• Excellent interpersonal and customer-oriented skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and frequently changing priorities
• Stong analytical skills, organized, process driven and detail-oriented
• Problem soloving and facilitation skills
• Committed team player and positive winning attitude
• Commitment to ensure quality standards for deliverables are met
• Strong ability to analyze and solve problems
• Strong appetite for nonstop learning
• Flexibility and resistance to stress
• Dynamic, proactive, sense of initiative, autonomous, Critical thinking & Adaptability
• Keep up to date with latest market initiatives and standards primarily related to Fintech space

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

• Mastery of MS-Office tools
• Sound understanding of project management lifecycles, disciplines, methods (Waterfall & Agile), tools and procedures
• Good knowledge of emerging technologies and applications

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
 

• Understand, identify and negotiate needs and expectations of multiple stakeholders; determining and carrying out necessary processes and practices; monitoring progress and results.
• Ensure gaps in deliverables are identified early and addressed effectively.
• Detailed understanding and demonstrable experience pf the full project lifecycle including requirement/configuration documentations, testing, migrations, interactions & close working relationship with cross-functional teams(project managers, IT/Development teams, Testing team and architects), target operating model design & delivery
• Extensive experience of business and technology change –identify, document, analyze and improve business and system processes and user journeys
• Previous experience on core banking product (Temenos-T24, Avaloq, Olympic etc) systems implementations for global clients
• A passion for working in and developing a culture of collaboration, automation, improvement, sharing and excellence
• Keep abreast of Wealth Management / Private Banking market trends, regulatory changes, technological advances to incorporate appropriate changes in our product offerings