Senior Project Manager- Banking/Trading Platform

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager who can independently lead end-to-end delivery for banking and securities projects while acting as a trusted partner to clients throughout the engagement.You will manage project scope, timelines, quality, vendors, subcontractors, and client communication across complex fintech engagements. The role requires close collaboration with engineering teams to validate estimates, identify delivery risks, align client expectations, and ensure commercially sustainable project outcomes.ResponsibilitiesOwn delivery of assigned projects: scope control, schedule, budget, quality, and risk across multiple concurrent engagementsEvaluate technical resources assigned to projects: assess capability, provide structured feedback, and make resourcing recommendations to leadershipWork closely with technical teams to validate engineering estimates, identify delivery risks, and ensure proposed timelines are realisticDefine and clarify scope independently in mid-to-late project phases where requirements are ambiguous or evolvingLead integration work with multiple external vendors, such as core banking providers, market data vendors, payment gateways, and cloud providersRepresent client interests when negotiating with vendors on pricing, SLAs, timelines, and funding programs such as AWS supportManage subcontractors: selection, onboarding, performance monitoring, and invoicesRun regular client governance meetings covering status updates, escalations, acceptance criteria, and UAT at CTO/PMO levelProduce and maintain project artefacts: plans, RAID logs, integration specifications, and cutover plansEnsure compliance with client security and regulatory requirements relevant to banking and securitiesControl scope changes and raise risks early to maintain delivery quality and project sustainabilityRequirements7+ years of experience in IT project managementExperience delivering at least 2 software projects for banks or securities firmsWorking knowledge of financial products or operations, such as lending, payments, trading, or securitiesExperience working with software development teams and participating in estimation or roadmap discussionsSufficient technical understanding to follow engineering discussions, identify risks, and assess whether timelines are realisticExperience managing multi-vendor integrations and working with vendors on scope, SLA, timeline, or commercial discussionsStrong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work independently with bank CTOs and PMOsFamiliarity with Agile and Waterfall delivery approachesExperience managing subcontractors or remote teamsBusiness-level EnglishStrong awareness of information security, including customer data protection and compliance requirements in banking/securities environmentsAbility to identify information security risks at the project level, especially when working with multiple vendors, integrated systems, and sensitive dataDemonstrates adherence to, and promotes team compliance with, processes related to information classification, incident reporting, and project document controlNice to HaveCertifications such as PMP, Prince2, or Certified Scrum MasterBackground in securities trading operations, FIX protocol, or core banking platformsPrior experience with AWS commercial programs and cloud migration projectsExperience building or working alongside AI or automation development teamsWhat Makes You Successful In This RoleClient-first mindset with strong commercial judgmentAbility to balance client value with realistic and sustainable delivery commitmentsComfortable making decisions in ambiguous situationsStrong prioritization and escalation skillsPragmatic, negotiation-oriented, and detail-focusedAbility to balance relationship management with delivery disciplineSuccess Metrics in the First 6 MonthsSuccessfully hand over and stabilize delivery for at least 1 large integration project with agreed timeline and quality expectationsDrive vendor negotiations that help reduce client costs or secure additional support, with clear documentation of outcomesKeep scope creep caused by missed requirements below 5%Maintain positive client satisfaction results in line with target CSATMaintain clear scope control and sustainable delivery across assigned projectsCandidate Data Privacy Notice:Please note that the personal information provided in your application may be collected, stored, and processed by CoderPush only for recruitment purposes, including reviewing your profile, contacting you during the hiring process, and assessing your suitability for relevant opportunities. 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