Technical Project Manager

We are seeking a highly strategic and motivated Technical project Manager to join our team. The focus is on driving large-scale cyber security objectives, cloud transitions, and platform modernization efforts across a global financial portfolio. The ideal candidate will be a technical project manager with a strong foundation in program management, capable of overseeing diverse workstreams including Cloud, Security, AI/ML security initiatives, and the modernization program. The goal is to ensure complex technical projects, specifically those involving Cloud and AI/ML security are delivered on time and translate into measurable improvements for the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Must have:

• Program & Portfolio Leadership: Plan, Lead, coordinate and manage multiple application and engineering portfolios, ensuring alignment with stakeholder and the organization’s strategic goals, including Cloud-native, Cyber security and AI-driven modernization.
• Master JIRA & Confluence Administration: Act as the primary administrator for the team’s tracking tools. Maintain data integrity, manage user workflows, and build customized dashboards that provide executive-level visibility into project status. 
• Facilitate Stakeholder Collaboration: Serve as the central point of contact between IT, Security, Legal, and Business teams. Break down technical silos and ensure global teams are aligned on project scope and deliverables. 
• Deliver KPI & Metrics Reporting: Define and analyse Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track program health. Provide clear, data-driven reports in response to leadership requests to show the real-world impact of initiatives.
• Drive Initiative Planning & Tracking: Own the end-to-end lifecycle of Programs. Develop comprehensive roadmaps, manage timelines, and coordinate resource allocation to move projects from inception to completion and provide executive level status reporting. 
• Lead Modernization & Cloud Efforts: Oversee the strategy for transitioning legacy systems to secure, Cloud-native, and AI-enabled modernization initiatives. Ensure these modernization projects stay on track without interrupting business operations. 

Good to have: 

• Vendor onboarding, Funding & Budget Management: Manage the vendor team onboarding, financial health of the portfolio, including funding requests, budget tracking, and resource optimization to ensure project sustainability.
• Risk & Compliance Governance: Coordinate risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies. Ensure all programs adhere to global frameworks such as DORA, GDPR, GLBA, and FFIEC.
• Continuous Improvement: Facilitate executive business operational Control review meetings and implement process enhancements to improve project efficiency and operational outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in program & portfolio management, with at least 3+ years specifically in a digital transformation, cyber security project's role within a regulated financial environment.
• Expertise in Project Management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid) with a focus on strategic execution.
• Proven ability to manage multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously in a technical and compliance-driven environment.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all organizational levels.
• Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and global financial regulations (DORA, GLBA, FFIEC).

Preferred Skills:

• Project Management Excellence: PMP, PRINCE2, or similar certification is highly preferred.
• Tools Mastery: Advanced hands-on collaboration tool experience with Miro, SharePoint, Power BI/Looker dashboards, MS teams groups, MS office tools, JIRA and Confluence for portfolio tracking, reporting, and dashboard creation.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong ability to translate complex technical data into actionable status reports and KPI dashboards.
• Technical Literacy: A solid understanding of cloud computing, digital transformation, Cyber security and the security challenges associated with AI/ML.
• Security Insight: CISSP, CISM, or CISA certification is a plus.

Good to have:

• Technical Literacy: A solid understanding of cloud computing, digital transformation, Cyber security and the security challenges associated with AI/ML.
• Security Insight: CISSP, CISM, or CISA certification is a plus.