IT Project Manager- Core Banking

2 weeks ago

Manama, Manama, Bahrain Virtu Thinko Full time 10,000 - 30,000 per year

Job Title: IT Project Management Lead

Purpose:

Lead, oversee, and ensure successful delivery of single or multiple IT projects within scope, quality, time, and cost constraints, delivering business value while managing dynamic changes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Project Planning & Execution: Develop project plans, schedules, milestones, and budgets; assign tasks; monitor progress; manage dependencies and critical paths.
  • Leadership & Team Management: Motivate and direct project teams, resolve conflicts, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
  • Communication & Reporting: Implement project communication plans, prepare status reports, and maintain project documentation.
  • Risk & Change Management: Conduct risk assessments, implement mitigation plans, manage scope changes, and devise contingency plans.
  • Acquisition & Deployment: Estimate resources, manage budgets, and coordinate with other departments for staffing or resources.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
  • Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, PMI-ACP).
  • 8–10 years of relevant experience, with at least 3 years in a similar role; banking experience preferred, including core banking (BANCS) and EFTS projects.
  • Experience managing both Waterfall and Agile projects, including transformations from Waterfall to Agile.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, handle shifting priorities, and motivate teams.
  • Proficient in project management software and familiar with risk, issue, and stakeholder management.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

  • Projects completed on time and within budget.
  • Effective stakeholder communication and risk identification.
  • Minimized deviations between estimated vs. actual costs and schedules.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Contract length: 36 months

Pay: BD1, BD2, per month

Experience:

  • Core Banking: 8 years (Preferred)

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