Project Manager (Banking)

Quick Facts

• Role: Project Manager (Banking)

• Focus: End-to-end business project delivery in retail and institutional banking

• Work mode: Remote work with periodic on-site meetings in Warsaw

Description

You will manage business projects supporting the development and implementation of new banking products, process optimization, and business/regulatory changes for retail and institutional banking. You will coordinate with business units, IT teams, and external partners, translating organizational needs into project goals, scope, schedule, and results. The role combines business and technology perspectives to deliver initiatives within agreed budget and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead business projects from initiation and planning through execution, implementation, and closure

• Define project goals, scope, schedule, budget, and expected outcomes with business stakeholders

• Prepare project documentation according to bank standards

• Manage initiatives involving collaboration with IT, external vendors, and regulatory change

• Coordinate project teams, set priorities, monitor progress, and manage task dependencies

• Identify actions required to achieve project objectives and ensure timely delivery

• Monitor project progress, prepare status analyses and reports, identify risks, and initiate corrective/escalation actions

• Manage project communication and stakeholder collaboration

• Oversee project settlements: monitor budget, verify costs and invoices, and prepare settlement documentation

• Perform additional project management tasks as needed

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience independently leading business projects

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the financial sector, with strong knowledge of banking products and processes

• Experience with projects implementing new products, developing sales processes, and optimizing/modifying existing products or processes with business, IT, and external providers

• Ability to convert business needs into project objectives, scope, schedule, and delivery plan while meeting budget and deadlines

• Experience managing stakeholders, coordinating teams, conducting agreements/negotiations, and building collaboration across organization areas

• Practical knowledge of project management methodologies, especially PRINCE2 and Agile, and the ability to adapt approach to project scale and specifics

• Higher education (preferred: IT, management, economics or related)

• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills; independent, proactive, and responsible

• Availability for remote work with periodic on-site meetings in Warsaw (usually weekly or occasionally) and other bank locations

Benefits

• Long-term cooperation

• Technical trainings, certifications, and qualification development

• Mentoring Competence Center community

• Clear career path

• Employee benefits package: Multisport, private medical care, life insurance

• Friendly work atmosphere, integration events, and team-building meetings