Senior Project Manager
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The Senior Project Manager will lead end-to-end project planning, execution, and stakeholder management while ensuring operational excellence and compliance. They are responsible for overseeing platform projects, resolving application issues, and supervising specialized activities like testing and KPI analysis.
Candidates must hold a postgraduate degree and possess at least 3 years of relevant experience in project management, preferably within financial services. Strong skills in governance, process monitoring, and team leadership are essential for this role.
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About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Project Manager (F) to join our Project & Quality Assurance team. This role is responsible for end-to-end project planning and execution, stakeholder management, governance, issue resolution, and team leadership. The candidate will manage platform projects, oversee application and process-related issues, and ensure timely resolution and audit support. The role also involves supervising specialized activities such as testing, process monitoring, and KPI analysis, while maintaining high standards of compliance and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end project planning and execution, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Manage stakeholder relationships, governance frameworks, and escalation processes.
- Oversee platform project execution, including application and process issue resolution.
- Maintain turnaround time (TAT) for issue resolution and support audit requirements.
- Design and implement complex and critical solutions, including SOP documentation and adherence monitoring.
- Supervise specialized activities such as testing, process monitoring, checklist validation, and KPI analysis.
- Act as a subject matter expert for the managed area.
- Ensure governance and compliance across all project activities.
Secondary Responsibilities
- Resolve complex queries and ensure compliance with internal policies.
- Serve as the first-level escalation point for sub-units.
- Manage specialized activities including transaction monitoring and testing.
What We Are Looking For
Education
- Graduation: Graduate in any discipline from a recognized institution.
- Post-graduation: Postgraduate in any discipline from a recognized institution.
Experience
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in project management, preferably within financial services or operations.
Skills and Attributes
- Proven experience in project planning, execution, and stakeholder management.
- Strong understanding of governance, compliance, and escalation protocols.
- Expertise in process monitoring, testing, and KPI analysis.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to lead and mentor teams effectively.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with audit processes and issue resolution frameworks.
- Results-oriented mindset with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
About IDFC FIRST Bank
IDFC FIRST Bank, formed from the merger of IDFC Bank and Capital First, offers innovative, customer-centric banking solutions while prioritizing ethical practices and financial inclusion.