Senior IT Project Manager (m/f) – Banking Transformation

MORGAN PHILIPS Luxembourg S.A.· EURES· birt 15.06.2026
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Senior IT Project Manager (F/M) – Banking Transformation

Reference: LU877241 Luxembourg Permanent Financial Services

We are looking for a Senior IT Project Manager (F/M) to lead strategic transformation initiatives within a bank.

You will manage end-to-end technology and business transformation projects, working closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, and external partners. The role combines project delivery, stakeholder management, business analysis, and technology implementation in a regulated banking environment.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Delivery

  • Lead complex IT and business transformation projects from initiation to successful delivery.
  • Define project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and governance frameworks.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams across IT, Operations, Compliance, Risk, Finance, and external vendors.
  • Monitor project progress, manage dependencies, and ensure delivery against agreed objectives.
  • Prepare and present project updates to senior management and steering committees.

Digital Transformation

  • Drive key strategic initiatives such as:

o Core Banking System transformation and migration o Infrastructure and cloud modernization o Data governance and reporting projects o Process automation and digitalization initiatives o Cybersecurity-related programmes

  • Support testing, deployment, and change management activities.

Stakeholder Management

  • Act as the bridge between business and technology teams.
  • Gather and challenge business requirements.
  • Facilitate workshops and ensure alignment across stakeholders.
  • Manage relationships with external vendors, consultants, and technology partners.

Governance & Reporting

  • Establish project governance and PMO standards.
  • Produce executive dashboards, KPIs, status reports, and steering committee materials.
  • Identify risks and issues and implement mitigation plans.

Profile

Experience

  • 8+ years of experience in IT Project Management within Banking or Financial Services.
  • Proven track record delivering complex transformation programmes involving both business and technology teams.
  • Experience with Core Banking Systems, system migrations, digital transformation, or large-scale modernization projects.
  • Strong exposure to regulated environments.

Skills

  • Excellent project management and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong understanding of project delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
  • Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project, and Microsoft 365.
  • Knowledge of cloud technologies (Azure), automation tools, and data-driven reporting is an advantage.
  • PMP, PRINCE2 or similar certification is a plus.

Languages

  • Fluent English and French are mandatory.
  • Additional languages are considered an asset.

What We Offer

  • A key role in the bank's transformation journey.
  • Exposure to strategic, high-impact initiatives.
  • Direct interaction with senior management and decision-makers.
  • An international and collaborative working environment.