Infrastructure Project Management Lead

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and coach a team of Project Managers delivering Infrastructure and Cybersecurity projects.
• Oversee resource allocation, workload planning, skills development, and performance management.
• Drive a high‑performing team culture with strong accountability, collaboration, and delivery discipline.

Program & Project Delivery

• Provide end‑to‑end oversight across all Infra/Cyber programs, including data center, cloud, network, storage, end‑user compute, identity management, platform upgrades, and regulatory projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, within budget, and in compliance with bank policies.
• Monitor delivery risks, dependencies, and inter‑project impacts across technology domains.

Governance, Controls & Reporting

• Establish and enforce project management frameworks, standards, and best practices (e.g., SDLC, Agile, hybrid models).
• Prepare and lead executive-level Project Steering Committee (PSC) by delivering clear, concise, and insightful reports. Present project status, risks, issues, and decisions to senior management to facilitate informed decision-making and oversight.
• Ensure adherence to audit, compliance, and risk management requirements.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Engage and influence senior stakeholders across Technology, Cybersecurity, Operations, Risk, and Business units.
• Partner with Enterprise Architecture to ensure project alignment with technology strategy.
• Manage external vendors, SIs, and service providers to deliver outcomes in line with contractual commitments.

Budgeting & Financial Management

• Oversee multi‑million-dollar project budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Ensure cost optimization, transparent financial governance, and benefits realization.

Strategic Contributions

• Support the evolution of the bank's technology landscape, resilience posture, and digital transformation priorities.
• Drive continuous improvements in project delivery processes, tools, and team capabilities.
• Identify opportunities for automation, modernization, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
• 12+ years of IT experience, including at least 5 years in leadership roles managing project portfolios in banking or regulated industries.
• Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale Infrastructure and Cybersecurity programs.
• Strong understanding of:
• Cloud (private/public/hybrid)
• Data center operations
• Networks & firewalls
• End-user services
• Identity & Access Management
• Cybersecurity frameworks and regulatory requirements (e.g., MAS TRM)
• Certifications preferred: PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL, CISSP, CISM, Agile/Scrum.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional leadership and people management.
• Strong program governance and delivery discipline.
• Excellent communication with senior/executive stakeholders.
• Ability to manage complex dependencies across multiple domains.
• Financial acumen and vendor management skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities.

Success Indicators

• High-quality, compliant delivery of all Infrastructure/Cyber programs.
• Improved project governance and risk management maturity.
• Strong stakeholder satisfaction and transparent communication.
• Development of a high-performing, motivated PM team.