Technical Project Manager (Banking Software Development)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager with strong expertise in banking

software development to lead and manage end-to-end technology projects. The ideal

candidate has hands-on experience managing both Agile (Scrum) and Waterfall projects, with a

strong understanding of financial systems, regulatory requirements, and enterprise-grade

application delivery.

This role requires leadership, structured governance, and the ability to manage crossfunctional

technical teams in a fast-paced banking environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Agile Project Management

• Lead and manage Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint

Reviews, and Retrospectives.

• Own and manage the Jira board, ensuring backlog grooming, prioritization, and sprint

tracking are up to date.

• Collaborate closely with Product Owners to refine user stories and acceptance criteria.

• Monitor sprint velocity, burndown charts, and delivery performance.

• Remove impediments and ensure timely delivery of sprint commitments.

• Drive continuous improvement in Agile processes and team maturity.

2. Waterfall Project Management

• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones.

• Manage full SDLC phases including requirements, design, development, UAT, and

deployment.

• Track scope, budget, resources, and risks throughout the project lifecycle.

• Prepare status reports and present progress updates to senior management and

stakeholders.

• Ensure proper documentation, governance, and change management processes are

followed.

3. Technical & Banking Domain Oversight

• Manage software projects involving core banking systems, digital banking platforms,

payment gateways, APIs, and integration services.

• Coordinate with architects, developers, QA teams, vendors, and infrastructure teams.

• Ensure compliance with banking regulations, data security standards, and internal

governance policies.

• Support release planning, production deployment, and post-implementation review.

4. Stakeholder & Risk Management

• Act as the primary liaison between business, technical teams, vendors, and senior

stakeholders.

• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.

• Manage change requests and scope adjustments eRectively.

• Ensure clear communication across all levels of the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related

field.

• 5+ years of experience in IT Project Management within banking or financial services.

• Proven experience managing Agile Scrum projects (hands-on sprint management and

Jira administration).

• Proven experience managing Waterfall-based projects with structured governance.

• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC).

• Experience delivering banking applications or financial systems.

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Scrum Master certification (CSM / PSM) or PMP certification.

• Experience with digital banking, fintech, or core banking platforms (e.g., Temenos,

Finacle, etc.).

• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and banking compliance standards.

• Experience working with distributed or cross-border teams.

Key Competencies

• Strong planning and organizational skills

• Risk and issue management

• Budget and resource management

• Agile and Waterfall delivery expertise

• Technical understanding of enterprise banking systems

• Excellent communication and reporting skills