Project Director – Core Banking

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Project Director to lead large-scale Core Banking System transformation and technology programmes for a leading financial institution. The successful candidate will be responsible for end-to-end programme delivery, working closely with senior business and technology stakeholders, vendors and implementation partners.

This role requires a proven track record in Core Banking System implementation, migration, upgrade or transformation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale Core Banking System programmes, from initiation and planning through implementation, migration, cutover and stabilisation.
• Establish programme strategy, governance, delivery roadmap, milestones and key success criteria.
• Manage overall programme scope, budget, resources, risks, issues, dependencies and timelines.
• Lead cross-functional teams comprising business, technology, architecture, application, infrastructure, testing and operations teams.
• Manage Core Banking implementation and transformation activities, including system integration, data migration, testing, UAT, cutover and production readiness.
• Work closely with Core Banking vendors, System Integrators and third-party technology partners.
• Manage senior stakeholder relationships across Business, IT, Risk, Compliance, Operations and executive management.
• Establish and chair programme governance, steering committee and senior management reporting.
• Ensure programme delivery complies with banking governance, risk, security and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and resolve critical programme risks, technical dependencies and delivery issues.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business or related discipline.
• 15+ years of IT experience, with significant experience in large-scale banking technology programmes.
• Proven experience as a Project Director, Programme Director, Programme Manager, Senior Project Manager or equivalent senior delivery leadership role.
• Direct Core Banking System experience.
• Proven experience leading at least one Core Banking implementation, migration, upgrade, replacement or transformation programme.
• Strong experience with one or more Core Banking platforms such as: Temenos T24 / TransactFinacle, Oracle FLEXCUBE, Finestra, Mambu, Avaloq, or other major Core Banking platforms.
• Strong understanding of Core Banking architecture, system integration, interfaces and enterprise applications.
• Experience in data migration, system integration, testing/UAT, cutover and go-live.
• Strong programme governance and PMO experience.
• Proven experience managing large budgets, complex programmes and multiple vendors/System Integrators.