IT Project Manager with Banking Background Onsite  

Company Overview:
NCS is a leading AI Tech Services company. With a 15,000-strong team across the Asia Pacific, NCS scales its platforms and capabilities to provide clients with greater agility and AI expertise across a range of industries. Embracing a strong ecosystem of global partners, NCS transforms technology services delivery combining AI with digital resilience to drive real business impact. NCS is a subsidiary of the Singtel Group.

About the role:
NCS Philippines is seeking an experienced Project Manager with Banking Industry Background to join our team on a full-time, onsite basis in Makati City, Metro Manila. This is a strategic role that plays a crucial part in delivering high-impact technology projects within the banking and financial services sector. You will be responsible for overseeing complex project implementations, ensuring timely delivery, maintaining quality standards, and driving successful outcomes for our banking clients. This position offers the opportunity to leverage your deep understanding of banking operations and regulatory requirements whilst managing diverse project teams and stakeholders in a fast-paced technology environment.

Key responsibilities:

Plan, execute and oversee full lifecycle banking technology projects from initiation through closure, ensuring alignment with business objectives and client expectations

Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, budgets and resource allocations specific to banking sector requirements and regulatory compliance

Manage cross-functional teams comprising developers, analysts, quality assurance professionals and business stakeholders to deliver project milestones on schedule

Identify, assess and mitigate project risks, issues and dependencies with particular attention to banking industry-specific challenges such as regulatory compliance and data security

Maintain regular communication with clients and senior stakeholders through status reports, progress meetings and documentation of deliverables

Ensure adherence to banking sector standards, compliance requirements and security protocols throughout the project lifecycle

Track project performance against key metrics including scope, schedule, budget and quality indicators

Facilitate requirements gathering, change management and scope control to minimise scope creep and project delays

Conduct post-project reviews and capture lessons learned to continuously improve project delivery methodologies

Support business development efforts by providing technical insights and project feasibility assessments for banking sector opportunities.

What we're looking for:

5+ years of project management experience, with a minimum of 3 years directly managing technology projects within the banking or financial services sector

Strong understanding of banking operations, including core banking systems, payment processing, regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements such as BSP guidelines

Proven expertise in managing complex, mission-critical technology implementations with budgets and teams of varying sizes

Advanced proficiency in project management methodologies including Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid approaches, with demonstrated ability to select appropriate methodologies for banking environments

Solid knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and IT service delivery frameworks relevant to financial institutions

Excellent stakeholder management skills with ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical banking executives

Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities with experience managing high-pressure situations and tight deadlines

Proficiency in project management tools and software (such as MS Project, JIRA, or equivalent)

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management or related field

Project Management Professional (PMP), or equivalent certification is highly desirable

Excellent organisational, leadership and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams

Knowledge of banking security standards, data protection regulations and IT governance frameworks is advantageous

Must be amenable on a Full Onsite work set up

Location Makati