Senior Project Manager (Banking)

At Nizmara Consulting, we pride ourselves on being the premier destination for executive search and talent acquisition, where excellence meets expertise. With a team of seasoned consultants possessing unparalleled industry knowledge and hands-on experience, we specialize in delivering top-tier talent across a diverse range of verticals including; Technology, Financial Services, Banking & Insurance, Healthcare & Life Sciences, E-commerce & Retail, Construction, Engineering & Manufacturing. We leverage tailored solutions backed by industry insight, exceptional talent, strategic partnerships, and a proven track record of success boosting business outcomes.We are working with a leading global bank that is managing a large-scale transformation across its core business and digital platforms. For their growth plans, the bank is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead strategic and cross-functional initiatives across multiple domains.The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for managing the bank’s strategic and domain-based projects — ensuring coordination between business and IT, maintaining governance standards, and driving delivery excellence.This role requires a professional who can balance structure with agility — someone comfortable managing traditional Waterfall projects while also operating effectively within Agile environments.PS: Banking background is a must for this role.Key Responsibilities:Manage end-to-end project lifecycles across multiple domains including Digital Banking, Investment Products, Corporate Solutions, Operations, and Compliance.Ensure all projects progress in line with SDLC principles, overseeing requirement collection, prioritization, delivery, testing, and implementation.Maintain a solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to ensure alignment between business requirements and technical delivery.Lead Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, retrospectives, daily updates) and coordinate communication between business and IT stakeholders.Track and report project performance metrics, manage budgets, and ensure governance compliance.Facilitate quarterly business reviews and support business units in aligning their project portfolios with strategic objectives.Monitor capacity and resource utilization across projects, ensuring effective allocation.Oversee change management processes, transition planning, and risk escalation to senior management when necessary.Maintain strong alignment with executive leadership and ensure transparent stakeholder communication throughout all project phases.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Management Information Systems, Mathematical Engineering, or related fields.8–10 years of professional experience in Project Management within the banking or financial services industry.Strong understanding of both Waterfall and Agile/Scrum methodologies.Proven ability to manage complex projects, coordinate multiple workstreams, and engage with diverse stakeholders.PMP or Prince2 certification preferred.Excellent communication skills in English.Strong analytical mindset with experience in governance, budgeting, and reporting.