AVP, Senior Project Manager (Contract)

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups. Across the globe, we’re 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, it’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.Role OverviewWe are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and oversee multiple complex software development projects. This role involves coordinating and aligning multiple stakeholders, including local teams, users, regional and head office teams, to ensure successful implementation project delivery in line with scope, timeline and budget.You will be expected to play an important role in leading software development projects and supporting local, regional and global initiative rollout in branch:Lead end-to-end project management for multiple concurrent banking software development projectsManage local project team members, including Business Analyst, System Analysts, developers, QAs and vendorsCollaborate effectively with regional and head office stakeholders to align project goals, regional / global standard and expectationDevelop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocationsMonitor project progress, identify risks/issues, and proactively escalate and implement mitigation strategiesPrepare regular project status reports to senior management and key stakeholdersEnsure project execution and deliverables meet MUFG quality standard, policy, and regulatory/compliance requirementsFacilitate effective communication across all involved parties, ensuring transparency and alignmentWork together with development team in doing troubleshoot and resolving complex technical issues in a timely manner.QualificationBachelor or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile are highly preferredDeep understanding of banking systems, such as KYC, financial crime or regulatory compliance platformsStrong knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) and methodologies (i.e Waterfall, Agile)Demonstrated success in managing cross-functional and cross-regional teams on complex IT ProjectsExcellent leadership and stakeholder management skills with ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levelsStrong analytical, problem solving and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environmentStrong verbal & written communication in English and ability to provide clear and concise report to senior managementMitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is an equal opportunity employer. We view our employees as our key assets as they are fundamental to our long-term growth and success. MUFG is committed to hiring based on merit and organsational fit, regardless of race, religion or gender.