Project Manager - Agile Methodologies (8-15 yrs)

Title : Project Manager with Retail Banking

Experience : 7 - 14 Years

Work Location : Pune

Notice Period : Immediate to 30 Days Max only

Required Skills (Mandatory) : Project Management skills, Digital Product Management skills, Retail banking experience, and Digital Transformation.

Job Summary :

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to join our Retail Banking team, focusing on digital deployments. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing and delivering complex projects in the retail banking domain, specifically with a strong understanding of digital initiatives. This individual will be responsible for driving end-to-end project delivery, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring that digital solutions are implemented successfully, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities :

- End-to-End Project Management : Oversee the entire project lifecycle, from initiation to closure, ensuring timely delivery and quality of digital banking solutions.

- Digital Delivery : Lead the successful deployment of digital solutions, ensuring that they meet business requirements and customer expectations.

- Stakeholder Management : Effectively manage senior stakeholders across various business and technology functions, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project objectives.

- UI/UX Evaluation : Evaluate and provide feedback on UI designs to ensure they meet the user experience standards required for digital banking platforms.

- Agile Delivery : Utilize Agile methodologies to drive project progress, collaborating with cross-functional teams and ensuring the timely completion of deliverables.

- RAID Management : Identify, assess, and manage Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies (RAID), ensuring that appropriate escalation procedures are followed.

- Budget & Financial Management : Manage project budgets, monitor project financials, and ensure effective allocation and use of resources.

- Problem-Solving : Analyze complex problems and come up with innovative solutions, working

closely with both technical and business teams.

- Delivery Governance : Ensure governance processes are followed, including regular reporting, tracking progress, and addressing challenges as they arise.

Required Qualifications :

- Experience : Minimum of 8 years of Project Management experience, with a strong background in retail banking and digital transformations.

- Industry Expertise : Extensive experience in the retail banking domain, with a focus on digital deliveries.

- Agile Experience : Proven experience in Agile delivery management, including Scrum, Kanban, or other Agile methodologies.

- UI/UX Evaluation : Ability to review and provide feedback on user interface (UI) designs to ensure they meet business and customer needs.

- Stakeholder Management : Significant experience in managing senior stakeholders, including communication, expectation management, and conflict resolution.

- Project Financials : Expertise in managing project budgets and financials, ensuring efficient resource utilization.

- Leadership Skills : Strong leadership, team management, and mentoring experience.

- Prior HSBC Experience (Preferred) : Experience working in or with HSBC or similar financial institutions is preferred.

Skills & Competencies :

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to manage competing priorities and drive projects to successful completion.

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

- Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines.

Education & Certification :

- A degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.

- Relevant project management certifications (e.g., PMP, Prince2, Agile) are an advantage.