Project Manager - Banking Projects

We at Fusion Practices are seeking experienced Project Managers with a strong background in Finance and Data-related projects within Banking or Financial Institutions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving end-to-end delivery, managing key stakeholders, and ensuring successful execution of complex regulatory and finance transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end Project Delivery Life Cycle for finance and data-focused initiatives. Develop and maintain project artefacts, including project plans, status reports, risk logs, and governance documentation. Ensure effective stakeholder management at mid-senior and senior management levels, engaging, influencing, and communicating across business and technology teams.

Oversee project monitoring, risk management, and issue resolution to ensure timely delivery. Manage budgets and resources, ensuring projects are delivered within agreed financial and resource constraints. Coordinate with global and regional teams for alignment on scope, milestones, and dependencies. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational governance standards.

Prioritise effectively and multitask across multiple concurrent projects and deliverables in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrate strong communication and conflict resolution skills under pressure in cross-functional environments.

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience 7–14 years of total experience, with strong experience as a Project Manager in Banking / Financial Services. Proven experience delivering projects in: Regulatory and Compliance Projects; Finance Transformation (Procurement, Tax, Accounts Payable); Data Governance and Data Lineage initiatives; Ledger/Subledger or financial systems implementations.

Strong knowledge of Project Delivery Life Cycle (PDLC/SDLC) and Agile/Waterfall methodologies. Demonstrated ability to handle conflict resolution and drive outcomes under pressure. Experience working in banks or financial institutions is mandatory. Experience with project governance tools (e.g., Planview) is desirable.

PMP / Prince2 certification preferred.