Senior IT Project Manager

About TemenosTemenos powers a world of banking that creates opportunities for billions of people and businesses everywhere. We have been doing this for over 30 years through the pioneering spirit of our Temenosians who are passionate about making banking better, together.We serve over 3000 clients from the largest to challengers and community banks in 150+ countries. We collaborate with clients to build new banking services and state-of-the-art customer experiences on our open banking platform, helping them operate more sustainably.At Temenos, we have an open-minded and inclusive culture, where everyone has the power to create their own destiny and make a positive contribution to the world of banking and society. THE ROLE We are looking for an experienced and strategic Senior IT Project Manager to lead complex, cross-functional technology initiatives. In this role, you will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale infrastructure and transformation projects that support business growth and operational resilience. You will act as a key liaison between IT leadership, business stakeholders, and technical teams to ensure projects are delivered successfully—on time, within scope, and on budget. OPPORTUNITIES You will Oversee multiple concurrent infrastructure projects covering data center operations, cloud migrations, network modernization, security upgrades, and end-user technology. Lead project planning, governance, execution, and delivery across the full lifecycle—from initiation to closure. Translate business strategies and technology requirements into actionable project roadmaps and delivery plans. Define and maintain project scope, objectives, and success metrics aligned with organizational goals. Develop detailed project schedules, budgets, and resource plans, ensuring effective utilization of internal and external teams. Manage dependencies, risks, and issues across projects and programs, implementing proactive mitigation and escalation strategies. Coordinate with infrastructure, operations, and security teams to ensure solution design and delivery meet technical standards and compliance requirements. Oversee vendor and partner engagement, including contract management, deliverable tracking, and performance evaluation. Ensure alignment with IT governance, cybersecurity, and change management processes. Communicate project progress, risks, and outcomes effectively to senior stakeholders and executive leadership. Drive continuous improvement initiatives in project delivery frameworks, governance, and reporting. Mentor and guide junior project managers and team members, fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration. Contribute to the strategic direction of the PMO and support the definition of enterprise-wide best practices. SkillsYou should have Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline. A Master’s degree is an advantage. 7+ years of experience managing large-scale IT infrastructure or technology transformation projects. Strong technical understanding of networks, servers, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), storage, virtualization, and IT security. Proven track record of delivering multi-phase, cross-regional, or enterprise-level initiatives. Expertise in project management methodologies and frameworks (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, ITIL). Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools as Jira and Confluence Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on risk management and business value. Experience managing vendor relationships and third-party service providers. Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage. VALUES Care about transforming the Banking landscape. Commit to being part of an exciting culture and product evolving within the financial industry. Collaborate effectively and proactively with teams within or outside Temenos. Challenge yourself to be ambitious and achieve your individual as well as the company target SOME OF OUR BENEFITS include: Maternity leave: Transition back with 3 days per week in the first month and 4 days per week in the second month Civil Partnership: 1 week of paid leave if you're getting married. This covers marriages and civil partnerships, including same sex/civil partnership Family care: 4 weeks of paid family care leave Recharge days: 4 days per year to use when you need to physically or mentally needed to recharge Study leave: 2 weeks of paid leave each year for study or personal development Please make sure to read our Recruitment Privacy Policy