Senior Specialist Project Manager

Join Teciem, a global fintech company delivering cutting-edge Treasury & Capital Markets software solutions to financial institutions worldwide.

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General Profile

• Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field
• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgement and identify innovative solutions (e.g. manages product portfolios of programs of high revenue or complexity risk, serves as subject matter expert in a unique professional specialty area with impact on business process, etc.)
• Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations
• May lead job discipline/ cross-functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity; may interact with external stakeholders
• Impacts the achievement of client, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by job discipline/ functional policies
• Acts as advisor to management on advanced and broad ranging projects or issues

Functional Knowledge

• Has specialized knowledge and expertise in own job discipline and working knowledge of related job disciplines
• Business Expertise
• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services
• Leadership
• May lead teams within own job function; oversees programs, processes or projects with increased resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity
• Provides trusted advice in area of specialty

Problem Solving

• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgement and identify innovative solutions
• Assesses business and organization risk to make trade-off recommendations

Impact

• Impacts the achievement of business, operational, program or technical objectives
• Work is guided by functional or business segment policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view
• Converts technical information to compelling business context and advice

The Global Career Framework is part of Power of 3 that provides insights points to help you understand what good looks like. Teciem Competencies build on our Power of 3 which provide more richness to expectations for all our employees around the values and observable, measurable skills and behaviors that are expected of each of us. Our competencies are aligned to Teciem Values which outline what each and every Teciem employee is expected to embody, exhibit and model in their interactions and the competencies help build this out more and provides the bases for how we can continue to evolve our role modelling of the Teciem Values.

Individual Contributors Competencies: Customer Focus, Action Oriented, Drives Results, Self Development, Instils Trust, Situational Adaptability, Courage, Being Resilient, Tech Savvy, Cultivates Innovation, Collaborates, Communicates Effectively

People Manager & Leader Competencies: Customer Focus, Action Oriented, Decision Quality, Plans & Aligns, Ensures Accountability, Instils Trust, Situational Adaptability, Strategic Mindset, Collaborates, Builds Effective Teams, Attracts & Develops Talent

Eva Kuo did not transition to Teciem hence we require a PM in Taiwan as we have a good set of business there and existing ongoing engagements with customers. Special need is due to the language requirement for Taiwanese customers.

Job Description

Reporting to the Portfolio Manager, the Lead Project Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of Large to moderately complex projects for financial services industry under the Treasury and Capital Markets (TCM) business unit. . The role requires a combination of project management expertise, techno-functional knowledge and strong leadership skills to ensure successful project execution, on-time delivery, and adherence to client requirements. The Lead Project Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams, including senior consultants, developers, analysts, and other internal stakeholders, to drive the successful implementation of banking software solutions.

Responsibilities & Deliverables:

Project Planning and Execution:

• Leads and drives the development of the project intake process including developing scope, schedule and cost
• Defines the goals and objectives of specific project and defines individual team member's roles and responsibilities for the duration of the project
• Manages multiple mid to large scale projects ensuring that they will complete on time and within budget and that the solution aligns with/meets the business objective
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, WBS, milestones, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
• Coordinate and oversee all aspects of the project lifecycle, ensuring that each phase of the project is executed according to plan.
• Lead the project team in the project life cycle from Initiate, Define, Build throughout testing and deployment of the solution in production.

Stakeholder Management:

• Responsible for identifying internal and external stakeholders, understanding their communication requirements and fulfilling those requirements.
• Serve as the primary interface with stakeholders and the project sponsor to ensure objectives and customer-focused requirements are defined and aligned with company direction.
• Understand client needs and translate them into actionable project deliverables.
• Ensure regular communication with stakeholders to keep them updated on project progress, risks, and issues.

Team Leadership:

• Manages the daily/weekly project team assignments and monitors progress against the work plan to assure that objectives are met within the prescribed time, cost, and quality measures.
• Manage and mentor project teams, ensuring effective collaboration and performance. Educates team members in project management principles, methods, processes and tools.
• Delegate tasks appropriately to ensure that the team meets deadlines and project standards.
• Conduct regular team meetings to review progress and address any concerns.
• Responsible for the smooth transition through each phase of the Project and proper communication between the various responsible groups setting clear expectations and holding individuals accountable for their responsibilities on the program and within the various projects

Budget and Resource Management:

• Oversee project budgets, ensuring that resources are properly forecasted and booked, utilized efficiently and costs are kept within the allocated budget.
• Manage project resources, ensuring that the necessary tools, technologies, and personnel are available to meet project objectives.
• Responsible for identification of resource requirements and proper communication of those requirements in a timely manner to ensure the project is properly staffed with the skilled resources required.
• Deliver planned revenue and maintain a predictable forecast.
• Meets financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing a project budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions

Risk Management:

• Continual identification, qualification and tracking of project risks, defining mitigation and contingency plans, assigning appropriate resources, and constantly communicating status. This may include technical, functional, operational, and financial risks.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues and disruptions to project timelines.

Change Management:

• Identification and impact analysis of potential project changes and facilitation of change control board to approve or disapprove said changes.
• Handle project changes, ensuring that any adjustments to project requirements, scope, timeline and resources are assessed, documented, communicated effectively.
• Manage client expectations and adjust project timelines, Cost, and deliverables as needed.

Continuous Improvement:

• Evaluate project outcomes and suggest process improvements to enhance project delivery.
• Keeps up-to-date and educated in skills related to all project management and ensures this information is disseminated throughout the process.

Required Experience:

• Experience: 10+ years in project management, with a strong background in banking software solutions or financial technology projects.
• Proficient in Mandarin Chinese; ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders in Taiwan.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with banking software, Core or Treasury banking systems, and financial platforms.
• Language: Taiwanese languages, Chinese and English are a must.
• Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional), Scrum Master, or similar project management certifications preferred.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Finance, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex project challenges.
• Risk Management: Experience in identifying, mitigating and managing project risks and issues.
• Client-Focused: Ability to understand client needs and translate them into actionable project deliverables.