Job Title : Program Manager IT (Corporate and Commercial Banking)
Employment Type : Full-Time | [Permanent]
Experience Required : 15-20 Years
Domain Expertise : Corporate Banking, Commercial Banking
Job Summary :
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Program Manager IT to lead and manage large-scale technology programs in the Corporate and Commercial Banking domain. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of banking products, digital transformation, regulatory compliance, and core banking systems, and will be responsible for managing cross-functional teams, ensuring program delivery, and aligning technology initiatives with business strategy.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead end-to-end planning and execution of large-scale IT programs in Corporate and Commercial Banking.
- Drive digital transformation initiatives including lending platforms, cash management, trade finance, treasury, and payment systems.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to define program goals, scope, roadmaps, KPIs, and success metrics.
- Manage budgets, resources, risks, and timelines across multiple projects within the program.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and security standards (e.g., RBI, SWIFT, Basel, ISO).
- Work with vendors and technology partners for solution implementation and integration.
- Provide governance through status reporting, steering committee updates, and stakeholder engagement.
- Promote Agile / Hybrid delivery models; drive consistent processes across teams.
- Identify and resolve dependencies, conflicts, or blockers across different work streams.
- Ensure effective communication with C-level stakeholders, business heads, and IT leadership.
Required Skills & Experience :
15-20 years of IT experience, with 5+ years in a Program Management role.Deep understanding of Corporate and Commercial Banking functions and technology stack.Proven experience delivering complex programs involving lending systems, cash & liquidity management, trade finance, or digital banking platforms.Experience managing multi-million-dollar programs with geographically distributed teams.Proficiency in Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies.Excellent stakeholder management, vendor coordination, and risk management skills.Strong knowledge of tools like JIRA, MS Project, Confluence, etc.Preferred Qualifications :
PMP, PRINCE2, or PMI-ACP certified.Prior experience working with major banks or financial institutions.Exposure to Temenos, Finacle, Flexcube, or other banking solutions.Understanding of cloud migration or modernization initiatives (Azure, AWS, GCP).Familiarity with API, microservices, and data integration strategies.Educational Background :
Bachelors / Masters Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
Soft Skills :
Strategic thinker with excellent leadership and problem-solving skills.Strong communication and negotiation capabilities.Ability to manage high-pressure environments and drive consensus.(ref : hirist.tech)