primary functions include project management, client management and team leadership
oversee and manage the development and tracking of integrated project plans
establish and maintain project communications, both within the team and with external participants
establish and maintain processes to manage scope throughout the project lifecycle
identify and manage project issues
assess and manage risk over the project lifecycle
maintain project tracking and information systems
ensure key project-wide roles and responsibilities are defined
directly supervise the work of associate project manager(s)
manage third-party partner and/or vendor relationships, as necessary
IT professionals with experience in banking and financial services domain, or banking professionals who have experience in working within the IT division of a bank (any ‘new generation’ bank)
should have in-depth knowledge and understanding of banking and technology
should have managed large projects
product implementation experience is desirable
exposure to SDLC, including requirements gathering, business analysis, functional design, software configuration, testing and support
experience in system integration assignments and in managing large projects
good client interaction, people management, influencing and team building skills would be a plus