September 01, 2010

Project Manager - Integrated Banking Application (Khushhali Bank)

Job TitleProject Manager - Integrated Banking Application



LocationIslamabad,Pakistan



Organization NameInformation Technology



Department Description









Brief Description





Corporate Office Islamabad.



Detailed Description





  • Work closely with project teams to ensure consistent, open and transparent communication with the Project Steering Committee and the donor appointed Consultant.
  • Ensure appropriate buy-in, input and communication from/with end-user community
  • Act as escalation point for change management regarding issues, design decision, etc
  • Chief spokesperson to Program Steering Committee regarding all aspects of change management
  • Responsible for timely business signoff on all agreed project deliverables, i.e. Systems Integration Test (SIT), Users Acceptance Test (UAT), Change Management documents etc.
  • Directly manage bank resources dedicated full-time to the project, their assigned deliverable and their performance
  • Negotiate and manage scope and timeline issues
  • Ensure that the business requirements for their process areas are clearly communicated to the vendor team
  • Assist team leads in delivering project deliverables such as writing test plans, executing test plans, enhancing procedures, documenting issues and design. Manage and mitigate any associated risk.
  • Receive training from vendor and then act as a trainer to end-users.
  • Provide project progress on a weekly basis to Donor appointed Consultant onsite or offsite based on the agreed Project Implementation Plan. Also facilitate monitoring of project deliverables and payment milestones.



Job Requirements





  • Preferably MCS from a reputed recognized university. Post-CS Business Administration degree will be an added advantage.
  • Around 12 years of relevant experience with 6 years in Project and Program Management of Core Banking or equivalent complexity systems? implementations.
  • Possess at least one internationally accepted Project Management certification.
  • Knowledge of Savings mobilization will be an added advantage.
  • Must have proven expertise in at least any two of the following areas:
  • Enterprise-class hardware/software systems management
  • IT Governance, Risk & Compliance
  • Core Banking Application (Design, Development, Implementation)
  • SQA & Testing (All types of function and non-function testing)
  • Must be fully conversant with PMO requirements and IT Governance models
  • Well versed with business side of a technology project
  • Excellent communication and customer management skills
  • Highly motivated with an interest in solving problems
  • Conflict resolution and negotiation skills
  • Willing to travel and work at bank's locations across the country
  • Preferably be less than 40 years of age.
Apply online at:
http://www.khushhalibank.com.pk/