VP - Banking IT Project Manager

Job summary

Lead end-to-end strategic IT transformation projects across Corporate and Institutional Banking, including Banking, Payments, and Cash Management initiatives. Manage project plans, budgets, risks, governance, stakeholder alignment, testing, implementation, and production deployment.

Job details

As a VP - Banking IT Project Manager, you will play a critical role in driving strategic IT transformation initiatives across Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB). This position offers the opportunity to lead complex projects spanning Banking, Payments, and Cash Management while collaborating with senior stakeholders across multiple business functions. Key Responsibilities Project Leadership & Delivery Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic IT transformation projects. Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives. Apply established project governance standards, policies, and software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies. Build strong partnerships with project sponsors, stakeholders, and business leaders. Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation strategies. Monitor and communicate project status, risks, issues, and milestones to leadership teams. Coordinate testing, implementation planning, and production deployment activities. Facilitate project meetings, document action items, and drive accountability across teams. Stakeholder & Business Management Collaborate with Front Office, Operations, Finance, Risk, Compliance, Legal, and Technology teams. Navigate complex organizational challenges and resolve conflicts effectively. Provide strategic recommendations and solutions throughout the project lifecycle. Ensure alignment between business requirements and technology delivery. Risk & Governance Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and dependencies. Maintain compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. Ensure appropriate project governance and reporting frameworks are followed. What Success Looks Like Results & Impact Drive successful project outcomes with measurable business impact. Demonstrate sound judgment in complex decision-making environments. Influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Leadership & Collaboration Build trust and credibility with colleagues and leadership. Provide strong leadership for assigned programs and initiatives. Foster a collaborative and solution-oriented environment. Stakeholder Focus Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Effectively communicate with management and senior business leaders. Influence decision-making and gain stakeholder alignment. Compliance & Integrity Demonstrate the highest standards of ethics and professional conduct. Take ownership of challenges and proactively resolve issues. Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and compliance. Required Qualifications 10+ years of Project Management experience. Strong experience within Banking, Cash Management, and SWIFT Payments environments. Proven consulting experience and stakeholder management expertise. Deep understanding of Global Banking products, services, and operations. Extensive experience managing large-scale IT transformation projects. Strong knowledge of project planning, governance, documentation, budgeting, risk management, and execution. Advanced proficiency with: MS Project Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Ideal Candidate Profile You will be successful in this role if you: Possess a comprehensive understanding of the complete project lifecycle. Have exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Can effectively manage conflicts and drive consensus among diverse stakeholders. Adapt quickly to new processes, technologies, and business requirements. Thrive in fast-paced environments while managing multiple priorities. Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Can navigate complex business and operational challenges and develop actionable solutions. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in information technology, Business Administration, or a related field. 10+ years of Banking industry experience. Experience leading enterprise-scale technology transformation initiatives within financial services. Languages Required ✅ English ✅ French

What you’ll do

Lead end-to-end strategic IT transformation projects across Corporate and Institutional Banking, including Banking, Payments, and Cash Management initiatives. Manage project plans, budgets, risks, governance, stakeholder alignment, testing, implementation, and production deployment.

Requirements

Requires 10+ years of project management experience, strong Banking, Cash Management, and SWIFT Payments expertise, and a track record delivering large-scale IT transformation projects. Candidates should have strong consulting, stakeholder management, governance, risk management, communication, and Microsoft Office skills; a bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.

Listed skills

• Project management · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Business analysis · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project Management
• IT Transformation
• Banking
• Cash Management
• SWIFT Payments
• Stakeholder Management
• Project Governance
• Project Planning
• Budgeting
• Risk Management
• SDLC
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Business Analysis
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint

Job areas

• Technology
• Management & Leadership
• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting

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