Seeking a seasoned IT Project Manager to lead initiatives focused on enhancing cash management and remittance systems within a financial institution. The role involves overseeing cross-functional projects across Tokyo and Singapore, aligning with regional strategies, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring robust governance and performance in financial system delivery.

Technical Leadership

• Lead ongoing IT projects involving diverse financial systems to improve collaboration, performance, security, and service quality.
• Plan and manage end-to-end implementation of IT initiatives that involve both technical and non-technical teams across Tokyo and Singapore.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to regional teams and promote alignment and collaboration across cross-functional stakeholders.

Risk Management & Governance

• Proactively escalate and resolve critical issues, ensuring senior management and regional headquarters are kept informed.
• Contribute to the development and enforcement of internal controls, ensuring robust governance frameworks are in place.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the bridge between local users and IT teams to gather business requirements for Forex and other financial systems.
• Design and implement new solutions or system enhancements based on evolving business needs.
• Work closely with IT planning functions to align system architecture, standards, and roadmaps with corporate direction.
• Maintain good coordination with regional and global counterparts to ensure consistency in governance and operational controls.

Project & Financial Management

• Produce and present regular status reports, project documentation, and executive summaries.
• Develop budget proposals for project initiatives and work with senior leadership to secure funding.
• Ensure effective communication and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with solution architects and technical teams to define comprehensive proposals, clarify roles, and coordinate resource planning.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience delivering IT services within a financial institution.
• Solid understanding of banking services including cash management and remittance systems.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale IT development projects in complex organizational environments.
• Deep understanding of the IT service landscape within financial institutions.
• Excellent time management and stakeholder engagement skills, especially for business-as-usual (BAU) IT functions.
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships across technical and business teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative and accountable mindset.
• Experience in IT audit, risk, or internal control functions with a solid grasp of systems and processes.
• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or equivalent experience.
• Good knowledge of the full software development lifecycle.

EA License : 02C3423

EA Personnel : R22108699