Project Manager - Core Banking System - 2-Year Engagement
Location: Amman, Jordan. Years of Experience: 15+ years. Project Duration: 2 years. Working Arrangement: on-site. Language Requirements: Fluency in Arabic & English (written and spoken).
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager – Core Banking System to lead the delivery of a large-scale banking technology transformation program involving the implementation of a modern core banking platform. The role will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of implementation activities across multiple workstreams including system configuration, integration, testing, and deployment. The successful candidate will collaborate with internal stakeholders, technology vendors, and implementation partners to ensure successful program delivery aligned with business objectives and governance standards.
Key Requirements
Minimum 14 years of experience
Proven experience delivering large-scale core banking system implementation projects
Experience managing end-to-end system implementation lifecycles , including planning, design, configuration, testing, and deployment
Strong knowledge of core banking architecture, modules, and banking operations
Familiarity with core banking implementation methodologies and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) frameworks
Experience managing project risks, issues, and change control
Experience ensuring projects meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality targets
Experience working with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project delivery approaches
Other Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
Strong leadership and team management capabilities
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Strong negotiation and vendor management abilities
Key Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end delivery of Core Banking System implementation projects
Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, schedules, and delivery roadmaps
Coordinate with business stakeholders, IT teams, vendors, and system integrators
Oversee system design, configuration, customization, integration, testing, and deployment
Manage project governance processes , including steering committee reporting and milestone reviews
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies
Ensure effective vendor management and coordination throughout the implementation lifecycle
Ensure compliance with banking regulations, security standards, and internal policies
Monitor project performance against scope, budget, timeline, and quality metrics
Lead user training strategy development
Support go-live planning, deployment activities, and post-implementation stabilization
Provide regular project status updates and reports to executive stakeholders
Ensure alignment between technology implementation and business process transformation
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