Lead, Project Mgmt

Job Summary Seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver complex technology initiatives within our FSS Technology division The role requires strong leadership a deep understanding of banking processes and a solid grasp of technology project lifecycles The incumbent work closely with cross-functional teams including engineering business stakeholders compliance and external vendors to ensure timely and successful project delivery Key Responsibilities Plan execute and deliver technology projects in the banking domain e g core banking upgrades digital platforms payment systems regulatory compliance initiatives Define project scope goals and deliverables that align with business objectives and technology strategies Develop detailed project plans schedules budgets and resource allocation Lead cross-functional teams across technology operations risk and business units Manage stakeholder communication reporting and expectations throughout the project lifecycle Proactively identify and mitigate risks issues and dependencies Ensure compliance with internal governance standards and external regulatory requirements e g RBI Basel GDPR etc Track project performance using appropriate tools and techniques Manage relationships with vendors consultants and third-party providers as needed Nice to Have Experience in managing projects involving core banking transformation regulatory technology RegTech data migration or cloud adoption Familiarity with API integrations microservices and digital banking platforms Prior experience in working with global teams or managing offshore onshore delivery models Risk Management Must have - Should be able to report risk and the mitigation plan well in time Governance Must adhere to GCOC Must own and contribute to Test Strategy Document Regulatory Business Conduct Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group s Values and Code of Conduct Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics including regulatory and business conduct across Standard Chartered Bank This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with in letter and spirit all applicable laws regulations guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct Effectively and collaboratively identify escalate mitigate and resolve risk conduct and compliance matters Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Computer Science Information Technology Business Administration or related field 5 years of experience in project management preferably in banking or financial services technology Strong understanding of banking systems financial products and technology platforms Proven experience with Agile Scrum or Waterfall methodologies PMP Prince2 or Agile Scrum certification preferred Excellent communication interpersonal and stakeholder management skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Proficiency in project management tools such as JIRA MS Project Confluence or similar Skills and Experience Project Management Tools Agile and Scrum Methodologies Project planning and scheduling Risk and Issue management Budgeting and cost management Reporting and dashboards Change Management Business Analysis skills Technical acumen - Understanding of APIs data flows Familiarity with automation concepts Documentation tools About Standard Chartered We re an international bank nimble enough to act big enough for impact For more than 170 years we ve worked to make a positive difference for our clients communities and each other We question the status quo love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before If you re looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference we want to hear from you You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can t wait to see the talents you can bring us Our purpose to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity together with our brand promise to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours When you work with us you ll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion Together we Do the right thing and are assertive challenge one another and live with integrity while putting the client at the heart of what we do Never settle continuously striving to improve and innovate keeping things simple and learning from doing well and not so well Are better together we can be ourselves be inclusive see more good in others and work collectively to build for the long term What we offer In line with our Fair Pay Charter we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental physical financial and social wellbeing Core bank funding for retirement savings medical and life insurance with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations Time-off including annual leave parental maternity 20 weeks sabbatical 12 months maximum and volunteering leave 3 days along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday which is combined to 30 days minimum Flexible working options based around home and office locations with flexible working patterns Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind a market-leading digital wellbeing platform development courses for resilience and other human skills global Employee Assistance Programme sick leave mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits A continuous learning culture to support your growth with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical virtual and digital learning Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity across our teams business functions and geographies - 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