Urgent Search: Project Manager

Job Description

About Temenos

Temenos powers a world of banking that creates opportunities for billions of people and businesses everywhere. We have been doing this for over 30 years through the pioneering spirit of our Temenosians who are passionate about making banking better, together.

We serve over 3000 clients from the largest to challengers and community banks in 150+ countries. We collaborate with clients to build new banking services and state-of-the-art customer experiences on our open banking platform, helping them operate more sustainably.

At Temenos, we have an open-minded and inclusive culture, where everyone has the power to create their own destiny and make a positive contribution to the world of banking and society.

THE ROLE

Our commitment to security, compliance, and risk management is foundational to the trust we build with our clients and partners. As we scale, we're strengthening our Risk and Security team with a focus on robust governance and program execution. We work in an Agile environment, focusing on continuous improvement, transparency, and data-driven decision-making.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Manager professional to support the execution, governance, and strategic alignment of programs within our Risk and Security department. This role is pivotal in ensuring that risk mitigation, compliance initiatives, and security programs are delivered efficiently, on schedule, and within scope.

You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering Risk and Security-focused initiatives that align with business objectives and regulatory requirements. You will work within a SAFe Agile framework to manage cross-functional teams, communicate risks, track progress, and ensure on-time delivery of key security and risk mitigation projects.

This role requires a strategic thinker with strong project management skills and experience navigating enterprise environments.

OPPORTUNITIES

- Manage end-to-end delivery of risk and security initiatives using SAFe Agile practices.
- L ead project planning, execution, tracking, and reporting across cross-functional teams.
- Collaborate with Release Train Engineers (RTEs), Product Owners, and Security Architects to align security deliverables with PI (Program Increment) planning and Agile Release Trains (ARTs).
- Coordinate with global teams across technology, compliance, legal, and operations to ensure successful integration of security requirements into broader project goals.
- Identify, evaluate, and mitigate project risks and dependencies.
- Maintain clear communication with stakeholders at all levels, providing transparency on project status, issues, and outcomes.
- Manage budgets, timelines, and resource allocation across concurrent projects.
- Track KPIs and OKRs to measure the impact and effectiveness of risk and security projects.
- Facilitate regular project status meetings, risk reviews, and stakeholder updates.
- Prepare executive-level dashboards and reports to communicate progress, risks, and KPIs.

Skills

- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field.
- 8+ years of project management experience in a technology or software organization in the banking / financial services industry.
- 2+ years of experience managing risk, compliance, or cybersecurity-related projects.
- Solid understanding of Agile methodologies, particularly SAFe.
- Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional initiatives in a global organization.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience with Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
- Experience in a global or multi-regional corporate environment

Preferred:

- SAFe certifications (e.g., SAFe Agilist, SAFe Scrum Master, SAFe Program Consultant).
- PMP, PRINCE2, or other project management certifications.
- Familiarity with GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) platforms.
- Previous experience supporting security, regulatory compliance, or risk programs.
- Understanding of risk management, information security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2), and governance structures.
- CISSP, CISM, or similar cybersecurity certifications.

Key Skills

- Excellent ability to provide concise and well structured PowerPoint status reports for Senior Management.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Planner).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on data analysis and interpretation.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work autonomously and be hands on / can do attitude person.
- Teamwork capabilities.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.

VALUES

- Care: We care and listen to each other, our clients, partners and the communities we serve
- Commit: We commit with determination and persistence to make things happen
- Collaborate: We collaborate within Temenos and across a wider partner ecosystem
- Challenge: We challenge the status quo, try to look at things differently and drive change

SOME OF OUR BENEFITS include:

- Maternity leave: Transition back with 3 days per week in the first month and 4 days per week in the second month
- Family care: 4 weeks of paid family care leave
- Recharge days: 4 days per year to use when you need to physically or mentally needed to recharge
- Study leave: 2 weeks of paid leave each year for study or personal development

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