Project Manager

Core Banking Project Manager - Nicosia

Our Client is one of the Top 4 Accounting and Auditing firms who are currently looking to recruit for their client who is an established Bank and they are in need of a
Core Banking Project Manager - Nicosia

THIS IS A 2 YEAR PROJECT WITH THE POSSIBILITY TO EXTEND

Role Summary:

The Core Banking Project Manager will oversee the delivery of the Bank's Core Banking transformation, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance. The role involves managing multi-disciplinary teams, external vendors, and key stakeholders to successfully implement and integrate the new core banking platform within agreed timelines, scope, and budget.

Key Responsibilities:

End-to-End Project Delivery: Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of the Core Banking implementation or upgrade, ensuring successful delivery across all project phases.

Vendor & Partner Coordination: Manage relationships with solution providers (e.g., Temenos, Finastra, Oracle, or other platform vendors) and ensure contractual and SLA obligations are met.

Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary liaison between business units, IT, and external partners, ensuring requirements are well-defined, documented, and validated.

Regulatory Alignment: Ensure compliance with Central Bank of Cyprus directives, EU Banking Regulations, PSD2, AML, and GDPR requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

Risk & Change Management: Identify and mitigate project risks, manage change control, and oversee readiness for go-live and post-implementation stabilization.

Budget Oversight: Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and procurement plans in coordination with Finance and senior management.

Testing & Data Migration: Oversee UAT, integration testing, data validation, and migration to ensure seamless system transition.

Governance & Reporting: Maintain documentation and provide regular progress updates to the Project Steering Committee and Executive Management.

Training & Adoption: Coordinate with HR and department heads to design and implement training programs to support system adoption across business users.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Banking, or related field (Master's degree preferred).

Minimum 7 years of experience in
project or program management
within the
banking or financial services sector.

Proven experience leading
core banking implementation or upgrade projects

Strong understanding of
retail and corporate banking processes
— deposits, loans, trade finance, payments, treasury, and compliance.

Familiarity with
Cypriot banking regulations, Central Bank of Cyprus
reporting, and
European regulatory frameworks
(PSD2, SEPA, AMLD, GDPR).

Certification in
Project Management
(PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile PM) preferred.

Excellent command of
English; knowledge of Greek
is an advantage.

Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Core Competencies:

Strategic project planning and delivery within a regulated environment.

Vendor management and contract negotiation.

Analytical and problem-solving mindset.

High attention to detail and governance.

Adaptability in managing complex integrations and change initiatives.

Performance Indicators (KPIs):

Project delivered on schedule and within budget.

Compliance with internal and external regulatory requirements.

User adoption and operational readiness at go-live.

Stakeholder and end-user satisfaction.

Minimal post-implementation issues and disruptions.

The Benefits:

Financial Competitive remuneration package (incl. 13th salary)

Bonus Scheme that reflects firm & individual performance

Provident Fund

Health and Wellbeing

Holistic programme to support employees' wellbeing

In-house occupational psychologist

Occupational doctor

Gym benefits

Running Club

Social committee

Life Within

Excellent opportunities for career development & advancement

Hybrid working model (working from the office, client and home)

Flexible working hours

Friday afternoon off

Flex Fridays for July & August (Reduced Hours – 36hours)

Reduced hours & Mother's scheme working options

Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave

Paid Sick Leave

Holiday entitlement from the 1st day you join

Global Mobility programme

Dress for your Day

Free Parking