IT Junior Project Manager / Technical PMO (Banking / AI Projects)

Job Summary

We seek a Junior Project Manager / Technical PMO with Banking or Financial Services experience to support AI and data-driven transformation projects. Collaborate with engineering, business, and senior program managers to ensure effective project planning, execution, governance, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end project lifecycle activities including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure to deliver technology projects on time and within scope
• Coordinate with AI/ML engineers, data teams, and business stakeholders to align project objectives and technical requirements
• Track and control project plans, timelines, risks, issues, and dependencies to mitigate delays and ensure smooth delivery
• Prepare and present status reports, dashboards, and executive presentations to communicate project progress and risks clearly
• Enforce PMO governance, compliance, and audit standards aligned with banking regulations to maintain project integrity
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to support iterative delivery and team collaboration
• Manage stakeholder communications across business and technology teams to ensure alignment and timely issue resolution
• Support vendor coordination and delivery tracking to maintain quality and schedule adherence
• Assist in budget tracking, resource planning, and forecasting to optimize project financials and staffing
• Document requirements, scope changes, and change management processes to maintain project transparency and control

Required competencies and certifications

• Prior experience in Banking or Financial Services domain with exposure to digital banking, payments, risk, compliance, AML, data, reporting, or regulatory projects
• 3–6 years of experience in Project Management, PMO, or delivery coordination roles
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills demonstrated through effective cross-team collaboration
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment managing multiple priorities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills applied to identify and resolve project challenges
• Detail-oriented with proven documentation capabilities to maintain accurate project records
• Understanding of SDLC, Agile, and Scrum methodologies applied to technology project delivery
• Familiarity with banking systems, regulatory environments, or financial products relevant to project context

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Finance, or related field
• Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, CSM, or Scrum Master to validate project management expertise
• AI or Data certifications to support AI and data-driven transformation initiatives
• Experience working on AI use cases including chatbots, NLP, fraud detection, risk analytics, or recommendation systems
• Exposure to regulatory projects involving MAS guidelines or compliance frameworks
• Experience managing multi-vendor or large-scale banking technology environments
• Familiarity with data platforms (data lakes, analytics pipelines), APIs, microservices, or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint