Senior IT Project Manager (Banking)

Profile Overview:

• Job Title: Senior IT Project Manager
• Industry: Banking/Finance
• Location: Vienna, Austria
• Languages: Fluent in German and English

Key Qualifications:

1. Experience:

   • 8+ years of experience in IT project management, with at least 5 years in the banking or financial services industry.
   • Proven track record in managing large-scale IT projects within highly regulated environments, especially in banking or finance.
   • Strong regulatory project management experience, particularly with EU regulations such as MiFID II, PSD2, GDPR, and Basel III.
   • Direct experience in projects involving regulatory compliance and IT risk management.
   • Led cross-functional teams on digital banking, core banking system upgrades, and regulatory-driven IT projects.

2. Regulatory Experience:

   • MiFID II (Markets in Financial Instruments Directive): Experience in projects related to transparency, investor protection, and operational requirements to comply with this regulation.
   • PSD2 (Revised Payment Services Directive): Familiarity with the integration of open banking APIs, payment security, and compliance aspects for this directive.
   • Basel III: Experience in projects focused on capital adequacy, liquidity risk management, and reporting requirements for banking regulations.
   • GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation): Managed projects to ensure compliance with data privacy, including system upgrades, data governance, and secure processing.
   • Hands-on experience with projects involving KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) compliance.

3. Project Management Skills:

   • Expertise in all phases of project management (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure) with a focus on meeting regulatory deadlines and audit requirements.
   • Proven ability to manage risk and compliance controls within IT projects to align with regulatory requirements.
   • Experience in managing external audits, ensuring IT projects comply with banking sector regulations, and providing post-implementation support.
   • Skilled in managing budgets, resources, timelines, and complex stakeholder landscapes, including legal, compliance, and risk departments.
   • Proficient in PM tools like JIRA, MS Project, and Confluence.

4. Technical Skills:

   • In-depth knowledge of banking technologies (e.g., core banking systems, payment processing technologies, fintech solutions).
   • Familiarity with IT governance frameworks (e.g., ITIL, COBIT) and Agile methodologies.
   • Hands-on experience with IT infrastructure, cybersecurity frameworks, and systems directly impacted by regulatory compliance requirements.

5. Soft Skills:

   • Leadership and stakeholder management skills, particularly in collaborating with compliance, risk, and legal teams.
   • Ability to communicate regulatory and IT risk concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
   • Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget under regulatory pressures.
   • Analytical and problem-solving mindset, especially when dealing with regulatory constraints.

6. Education & Certifications:

   • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
   • PMP or Prince2 certification is a plus.
   • Agile certifications (e.g., Scrum Master, SAFe) are desirable.
   • Knowledge of banking regulations and certification in Risk Management or Regulatory Compliance is highly advantageous.

7. Language:

   • Fluent in German (C1/C2 level) and English.