Project Management Officer (Banking, 1-year renewable contract)

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate project schedules, timelines, resources, and track delivery progress for reporting to project leadership.
• Monitor and manage project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, invoice processing, payments, and expense tracking.
• Provide regular financial and project status updates to stakeholders.
• Maintain and manage project-related contracts, including vendor agreements, statements of work, and partnership documents.
• Support resource management activities, including sourcing coordination, interview scheduling, renewals, onboarding, and offboarding.
• Maintain accurate records of project resources and contracts.
• Act as a liaison between project teams, stakeholders, and external parties to support smooth communication.
• Provide administrative support to project leadership, including meeting coordination, travel arrangements, and preparation of materials.
• Support ad-hoc requests such as RFIs and data collection.
• Maintain complete and up-to-date project documentation, including plans, status reports, and meeting minutes.
• Track and update project and resource data to support management reporting and decision-making.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration, Banking, Finance, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of IT project support experience, preferably within banking, financial services, or regulated environments.
• Good understanding of the project lifecycle and familiarity with both waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement and operational enhancements.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently while being a strong team player.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including engagement with senior stakeholders.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and ability to handle confidential information.
• Able to multitask effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and meet tight deadlines.