Base Location: Singapore (Citizens or PRs of certain nationalities)

Permanent or Contract

ANKH ID: 208

OUR CLIENT IS TOP GLOBAL PRESTIGIOUS COMPANY OF COMPLEX BANKING SOLUTIONS – EXCELLENT FINANCIAL COMPENSATION TO ATTRACT THE BEST – MULTI COUNTRY LENDING PLATFORM ROLL OUT –  PROGRAM & PROJECT MANAGEMENT – URGENT HIRE

The role of the Program Manager for our Global Leader client is to plan, execute, and implement our client’s initial 6-7 year Lending Platform for their client a large Global Bank ranking in the Top 25 of the world. (S)he will manage this roll out across 15-16 countries according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes identifying needed resources and communicating with internal and external team members to deliver the Lending Platform according to plan. S(He) will also define, drive, and own the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle. At all times, establish and maintain good working relationships with internal and external clients and lead all change management initiatives. (S)he will be part of our client’s CoE and apply its methodology and standards to the program.

Program Manager – Lending Platform / Commercial Loan Origination, ideally is an equivalent level of senior level manager from core/complex banking or Lending solution providers such as Backbase, S&P Global, Bottomline Technologies, Finastra, FIS, Oracle Banking, Infosys – Finacle, Temenos, Fiserv, Floify, ABLE, Lending Pad,  or from vendor consulting or professional services firms such as Deloitte, TCS, KPMG, PwC, EY, Accenture, and similar.

Job Responsibilities of Senior Program Manager

  • Direct and manage implementation and integration projects from beginning to end.
  • Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
  • Identify needed resources for projects, defines and assigns major project roles.
  • Create program and project charters to identify project scope, critical success factors, risks, etc
  • Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary
  • Produce and maintain project and quality plans and conduct the projects accordingly.
  • Developing full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
  • Actively manages project end-to-end adhering to standard project management methodologies.
  • Report effectively on overall program progress as well as individual project progresses, issue resolution, change control by means of weekly/monthly project status reports and also ad-hoc reports as appropriate.
  • Build strong, collaborative relationships and take ownership of key initiatives across business levels and functions.
  • Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the team
  • The role may include managing the customization of base products to meet client requirements, system integration with third-party products or consulting projects and engagements.
  • Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
  • Attend to client & stakeholder meetings and steering committees
  • Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crisis and proactively devise contingency plans.

 Your Experience and Qualifications of Senior Program Manager

  • 15+ years of end-to-end Project/Program Management experience in Banking with significant expertise in Lending Solutions or Loan Origination Systems
  • Previous P&L or budget management experience is a must.
  • Experience within a large corporate (ideally multi-national) environment with at least one program as the Program Manager on a “large” complex program spanning across multiple countries and several years
  • Working knowledge of SaaS, Cloud will be ideal.
  • PMP (Project Management Professional) certification; Knowledge of the industry project management best practices, e.g., Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
  • Knowledge of standards relevant to the software industry, e.g., ISO, CMM, Six Sigma
  • A successful track record in delivering Lending Platforms or Complex Banking / Financial Solutions projects and programs to a positive commercial outcome and positive Client expectations.
  • Previous experience in successfully leading large scale innovation, growth, and continuous improvement projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Advanced skill in the use of project management software to manage projects, e.g., MS Project and auxiliary tools, such as earned value database, audit tools, project repository, including risk, issues and action items database, SLIM Estimate, Metrics and Control, PlanView, Platinum Process Continuum
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or the equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience.
  • Effectively deals with work related problems, pressure, and stress in a professional and positive manner; recovers quickly when faced with obstacles or setbacks.
  • Experience on the solution provider side of an integration program.

Confidential role and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications without detailed CVs attached and those which do not possess the mandatory requirements will not be considered. Your confidentiality is assured. If you do not hear from us within in 15 days, our team will consider you for future opportunities.

ANKH Executive and Our Client are Equal Opportunity Employers