Senior Project Manager – Banking Integration & Microservices; Vendor Side

Job Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager to join our software consulting division, operating directly on-site at our premium banking client. In this role, you will represent our company while leading complex integration and backend development projects. You will drive the end-to-end Waterfall delivery of middleware solutions using the IBM Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I) stack and Java-based microservices
. This position requires exceptional client-facing leadership to orchestrate delivery across a hybrid onshore/offshore model
, managing project baselines, supporting non-functional testing teams, and handling production defect fixes.

• Act as the primary interface between our software company’s delivery teams and the bank's internal IT and business stakeholders.
• Manage client expectations regarding timelines, deliverables, scope changes, and resource utilization.
• Navigate the bank's internal governance
  , securing phase-gate sign-offs within a strict Waterfall framework

• Drive delivery of integration solutions leveraging the IBM CP4I stack (MQ, App Connect Enterprise, API Connect).
• Oversee backend development of scalable, secure banking microservices utilizing Java frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot).
• Orchestrate tasks and maximize productivity across a hybrid team structure, combining on-site/onshore consultants and offshore delivery centers.
• Maintain detailed project schedules
  , critical path baselines, and audit-ready project documentation
• Direct functional testing phases
  , including System Integration Testing (SIT) and client-led User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Support Non-Functional Testing (NFT) by coordinating environment readiness and dedicating development resources to fix performance, load, or security issues found by the bank’s independent testing teams.
• Own production defect fixes within the project scope, ensuring quick triage, resolution, and deployment under the bank's strict change management processes.
• Proactively identify technical risks or blockers related to legacy core banking connectivity and API integration.
• Ensure code and integration flows comply with the bank’s internal information security policies and external central bank regulations.

• 10+ years of IT project management experience
  , with 7+ years working for a software development vendor/consulting firm deployed at a banking client.
• Expertise in Waterfall project management
  , with a proven track record of managing strict timelines, scopes, and budget constraints.
• Demonstrated experience managing hybrid models
  , effectively coordinating onshore client-facing teams and offshore development units.

• Hands-on experience managing projects utilizing IBM CP4I components (ACE, MQ, API Connect).
• Strong understanding of Java backend ecosystems
  , microservices architecture, and containerized deployment (e.g., Red Hat Open Shift).
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills to navigate vendor-client dynamics.
• Proficiency with enterprise tools such as MS Project, Jira, and Confluence.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 Practitioner certification is required.