Program Manager – Lending Platform (JAPAC-wide Rollout)

📍 Location: Singapore | Employment: Permanent / Contract

Ref: ANKH ID 208

 

Lead the most prestigious banking transformation program in JAPAC

Our client, a top-tier global provider of complex banking solutions, has secured one of the largest and most visible multi-country Lending Platform programs in the region —  with an end – client ranked among the Top 25 Global Banks. This is an urgent hire with a compelling financial package to attract the best.

As Program Manager, you will lead the planning, execution, and implementation of a 6 – 7-year lending platform rollout across 15–16 countries in JAPAC. You’ll work with C-level stakeholders, own program governance, manage cross-country delivery teams, and lead all change management initiatives. This role reports into the client’s global Centre of Excellence and works in close coordination with the bank’s appointed System Integrator.

 

🔹 What You Will Own

  • End-to-end delivery and leadership of large-scale, multi-country platform implementations
  • Program charters, scope definitions, governance structures, and reporting frameworks
  • Strategic stakeholder alignment across the client, end-bank, and vendor ecosystems
  • Budget oversight and control of a multi-year, multi-million-dollar program
  • Coordination with technical and functional teams across multiple geographies
  • Relationship management and executive reporting to both internal and external steering committees
  • Risk management, change control, and escalation ownership at the highest level

 

🔹 Ideal Background

  • 15+ years of banking technology delivery, with a strong focus on Lending or Loan Origination platforms
  • Prior experience delivering multi-year, multi-country programs with significant complexity
  • Expertise in working with or within core banking/lending platform providers like Backbase, Finastra, FIS, Oracle, S&P Global, Infosys Finacle, Temenos, Fiserv, etc.
  • Alternatively, you come from a Big 4 or Tier 1 system integrator (Accenture, Deloitte, TCS, PwC, KPMG, EY) with relevant program delivery experience
  • Demonstrated P&L or budget management accountability
  • Strong command of PM frameworks (PMP / PMBOK), and working knowledge of SaaS/Cloud banking environments
  • Deep familiarity with project tools such as MS Project, PlanView, SLIM Estimate, or equivalent
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or related fields
  • A calm, composed presence in the face of high-pressure situations, with a track record of executive credibility

 

⚠️ Regulatory Note (Please Read Carefully)

Due to workforce composition targets set by local regulatory requirements, this position is open only to candidates who do not require Employment Pass (EP) sponsorship.

Applicants with existing work rights in Singapore (e.g. Singapore Citizens and PRs) are welcome to apply however de to diversity balance requirements in this team, we regret we are unable to proceed with certain PR profiles. We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your interest.

 

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We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications must include a detailed CV and meet the stated mandatory requirements to be considered.

 

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