Program Manager (Banking- Transformation projects)
Salary: $100,000 – $120,000 per month
Job title Program manager (Hong Kong- Banking- Transformation project)
Client Banking domain
Looking for Program manager with expertise in handling transformation projects
Responsibilities
Program manager will lead the end-to-end delivery of the Core Banking transformation (core system replacement) for Hong Kong branch, includes planning, execution, and change management aligned to regional/global standards, local regulatory needs, business objectives
Mitigate the high dependence on manual operations, lead various Product Implementations and in country roll outs
Provide leadership, governance, and direction to the country project team to ensure the successful delivery of related projects and initiatives across the Core Banking Program of Hong Kong
Serve as the bridge between Country and Region, ensuring the successful landing of regional solutions while safeguarding local regulatory and business interests.
Work closely with various internal country / region / head office stakeholders, third party vendors, and technology teams to ensure robust, scalable, and high-performing platform transformation
Reporting& controls- Report progress to Regional Program Office
Requirement
Bachelor’s degree or above in Information Technology, Computer Science, or other related disciplines
Over 10+ years of professional experience, including relevant experience in project and program management, particularly within large-scale and complex banking IT transformation or migration initiatives
Strong proficiency in project management tools and methodologies, including both Waterfall and Agile frameworks
Professional qualifications such as PMP, Prince2, PgMP, or SAFe are desirable and would be an advantage
In-depth knowledge of core banking and corporate banking operations, as well as familiarity with Hong Kong banking regulations
Fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English
Exceptional planning, risk, and vendor management, strong leadership and influencing skills across business and IT
Skilled at navigating matrix structures and cross-border teams