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Project Manager - Core Banking System - 2-Year Engagement

MENA Consultant
Amman3mo ago

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<p><strong>Location:</strong> Amman, Jordan.<br><strong>Years of Experience:</strong> 15+ years.<br><strong>Project Duration:</strong> 2 years.<br><strong>Working Arrangement: </strong>on-site.<br><strong>Language Requirements:&nbsp;</strong>Fluency in Arabic &amp; English (written and spoken).<br><br></p> <p data-start="3789" data-end="3868">&nbsp;</p> <p data-start="4644" data-end="4734">&nbsp;</p> <p data-start="316" data-end="909">We are seeking an experienced <strong data-start="467" data-end="516">Project Manager – Core Banking System </strong>to lead the delivery of a large-scale banking technology transformation program involving the implementation of a modern core banking platform. The role will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of implementation activities across multiple workstreams including system configuration, integration, testing, and deployment. The successful candidate will collaborate with internal stakeholders, technology vendors, and implementation partners to ensure successful program delivery aligned with business objectives and governance standards.</p> <hr data-start="911" data-end="914"> <h1 data-section-id="1vv1ovx" data-start="916" data-end="934">Key Requirements</h1> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Minimum <strong data-start="1102" data-end="1198">14 years of experience</strong></li> <li>Proven experience delivering <strong data-start="1230" data-end="1311">large-scale core banking system implementation projects</strong></li> <li>Experience managing <strong data-start="1334" data-end="1381">end-to-end system implementation lifecycles</strong>, including planning, design, configuration, testing, and deployment</li> <li>Strong knowledge of <strong data-start="992" data-end="1054">core banking architecture, modules, and banking operations</strong></li> <li>Familiarity with&nbsp;<strong data-start="1644" data-end="1743">core banking implementation methodologies and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) frameworks</strong></li> <li>Experience managing <strong data-start="1513" data-end="1558">project risks, issues, and change control</strong></li> <li>Experience ensuring projects meet <strong data-start="2086" data-end="2132">scope, schedule, cost, and quality targets</strong></li> <li>Experience working with <strong data-start="2262" data-end="2321">Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project delivery approaches</strong></li> </ul> <hr data-start="2879" data-end="2882"> <h1 data-section-id="1grmgg0" data-start="2884" data-end="2906">Other Qualifications</h1> <ul data-start="3061" data-end="3473"> <li data-section-id="16h1mjp" data-start="2922" data-end="3043"> <p data-start="2924" data-end="3043">Bachelor’s degree in <strong data-start="2945" data-end="3043">Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field</strong></p> </li> <li data-section-id="yv3pg1" data-start="3061" data-end="3113"> <p data-start="3063" data-end="3113">Strong leadership and team management capabilities</p> </li> <li data-section-id="1n0gqiw" data-start="3114" data-end="3173"> <p data-start="3116" data-end="3173">Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills</p> </li> <li data-section-id="1l0y3gg" data-start="3174" data-end="3226"> <p data-start="3176" data-end="3226">Strong negotiation and vendor management abilities</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="3475" data-end="3478"> <h1 data-section-id="ls18e3" data-start="3480" data-end="3502">Key Responsibilities</h1> <ul data-start="3503" data-end="4734"> <li data-section-id="1vnfhsv" data-start="3503" data-end="3584"> <p data-start="3505" data-end="3584">Lead the <strong data-start="3514" data-end="3584">end-to-end delivery of Core Banking System implementation projects</strong></p> </li> <li data-section-id="kyov64" data-start="3585" data-end="3671"> <p data-start="3587" data-end="3671">Develop and manage <strong data-start="3606" data-end="3671">comprehensive project plans, schedules, and delivery roadmaps</strong></p> </li> <li data-section-id="rtodzn" data-start="3672" data-end="3758"> <p data-start="3674" data-end="3758">Coordinate with <strong data-start="3690" data-end="3758">business stakeholders, IT teams, vendors, and system integrators</strong></p> </li> <li data-section-id="1nibk2h" data-start="3759" data-end="3854"> <p data-start="3761" data-end="3854">Oversee <strong data-start="3769" data-end="3854">system design, configuration, customization, integration, testing, and deployment</strong></p> </li> <li data-section-id="ejn8rs" data-start="3855" data-end="3958"> <p data-start="3857" data-end="3958">Manage <strong data-start="3864" data-end="3896">project governance processes</strong>, including steering committee reporting and milestone reviews</p> </li> <li data-section-id="1kruyrk" data-start="3959" data-end="4035"> <p data-start="3961" data-end="4035">Identify, assess, and mitigate <strong data-start="3992" data-end="4035">project risks, issues, and dependencies</strong></p> </li> <li data-section-id="1a6fcis" data-start="4036" data-end="4133"> <p data-start="4038" data-end="4133">Ensure effective <strong data-start="4055" data-end="4133">vendor management and coordination throughout the implementation lifecycle</strong></p> </li> <li data-section-id="1k7xs9w" data-start="4134" data-end="4206">Ensure compliance with <strong data-start="4232" data-end="4298">banking regulations, security standards, and internal policies</strong></li> <li data-section-id="ijznuv" data-start="4299" data-end="4385"> <p data-start="4301" data-end="4385">Monitor project performance against <strong data-start="4337" data-end="4385">scope, budget, timeline, and quality metrics</strong></p> </li> <li data-section-id="1tbulsc" data-start="4386" data-end="4465"> <p data-start="4388" data-end="4465">Lead <strong data-start="4393" data-end="4465">user training strategy development</strong></p> </li> <li data-section-id="tfahco" data-start="4466" data-end="4558"> <p data-start="4468" data-end="4558">Support <strong data-start="4476" data-end="4558">go-live planning, deployment activities, and post-implementation stabilization</strong></p> </li> <li data-section-id="bz1ulo" data-start="4559" data-end="4641"> <p data-start="4561" data-end="4641">Provide regular <strong data-start="4577" data-end="4641">project status updates and reports to executive stakeholders</strong></p> </li> <li data-section-id="2qpm3o" data-start="4642" data-end="4734"> <p data-start="4644" data-end="4734">Ensure alignment between <strong data-start="4669" data-end="4734">technology implementation and business process transformation</strong></p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="4644" data-end="4734">&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <hr> <p>If you would like to know more about the<strong> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Global Consulting Bootcamp</span> </strong>Visit:&nbsp;<a 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