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Project Manager- Banking 45-54k

Hong Kong Temporary HK$45,000 - HK$54,000 per month (HK$540,000 - HK$648,000 per year) View Job Description
This role is responsible for leading strategic transformation and system implementation projects within the banking sector, ensuring successful delivery through effective stakeholder management, governance, and change leadership. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving business improvement, digital transformation, and operational efficiency while working closely with senior management and cross-functional teams.
  • Lead high-impact transformation projects in banking.
  • Strong exposure to senior stakeholders and decision makers.

About Our Client

Our client is one of Hong Kong's leading financial institutions with a long-established presence in the banking industry and a strong reputation for delivering comprehensive commercial and retail banking services. The organisation is actively investing in digital transformation, operational excellence, and customer-centric innovation, offering employees the opportunity to participate in large-scale strategic initiatives. With a collaborative culture and commitment to talent development, it provides excellent career progression and exposure to senior stakeholders across the business.

Job Description

  • Lead and deliver project management and consulting services across system implementations, business process transformation, workflow optimisation, and re-engineering initiatives within the commercial banking environment.
  • Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful delivery against agreed objectives.
  • Collaborate closely with stakeholders across business units, operations, technology, audit, legal, and compliance functions to maintain strong project governance and effective execution.
  • Partner with various business and functional teams to prioritise project portfolios, optimise resource allocation, and oversee overall budget planning and utilisation.
  • Drive change management activities, including impact assessments, adoption strategies, and business readiness planning to support successful implementation outcomes.
  • Identify, assess, and proactively manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, while recommending appropriate mitigation strategies.
  • Stay informed of emerging technologies and industry best practices, leveraging innovation to enhance operational efficiency and drive cost improvements.
  • Lead and motivate project teams to deliver high-quality solutions that exceed stakeholder expectations and business requirements.

The Successful Applicant

  • Degree holder in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional qualifications.
  • Minimum 8 years of banking experience, ideally with exposure to business banking products and banking operations.
  • Experience in areas such as lending, payments, wealth management, digital banking, digital channels, or customer lifecycle management would be advantageous.
  • Proven experience managing medium to large-scale projects is preferred.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities with a track record of delivering innovative solutions in fast-paced and agile environments.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, both written and spoken.
  • Strong ownership mindset with a commitment to delivering outstanding service and process excellence.
  • Solid understanding of project management methodologies and business analysis practices.
  • Demonstrated capability in executive and C-suite stakeholder management and communication.
  • Able to identify required senior stakeholder support, present options clearly, and facilitate informed decision-making.
  • Strong evidence of end-to-end project delivery experience and/or robust analytical capabilities.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive monthly salary and benefits package.
  • A chance to have a work life balance job.
  • Opportunity to work in a key role within the financial services industry.
Contact
Lewis Liu
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7124451
Phone number
+85225306126

Job summary

Function
IT
Specialisation
IT Project & Programme Management
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
Hong Kong
Job Type:
Temporary
Consultant name
Lewis Liu
Consultant phone
+85225306126
Job Reference
JN-102026-7124451

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