IT Project Manager, Assistant Vice President

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?

Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups. Across the globe, we’re 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.

With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, it’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.

Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic direction and oversight for all application and infrastructure projects across the bank. Ensure projects are well prioritized and managed in line with business objectives and regulatory timelines, and that resources are optimally allocated across initiatives.Additionally, support the System Planning Department in executing various tasks and managing assignments as directed by the department head.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of project managers. Foster a high-performance culture by setting clear expectations, providing regular feedback, and promoting continuous and innovative improvement towards the project team.
• Responsible for managing the entire project lifecycle, from initiation to closure. This includes ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, while adhering to the company's project management standards . Responsible to ensure all project documentation is updated at every phase of the project. Managing and reporting all key risk issues to the IT Management stakeholder.
• Manage and ensure all project documentation updated at every phase. This includes maintaining records such as project plans, deliverables, and approvals in the Project Document Library for APAC. This ensures that the project is audit-ready and that all stakeholders have access to the latest information.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for various stakeholders -  senior executives, department heads, and external vendors. Build strong relationships and ensure transparent, consistent and clear communication of project goals, progress, risks, and issues.

• Manage diverse projects including software implementation, system integration, cloud migration, cybersecurity enhancements, and infrastructure upgrades. Coordinate cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business needs.
• Establish and enforce project governance frameworks in alignment with internal audit standards, risk management policies, and banking regulations. Ensure documentation, reporting, and approvals are consistently maintained and auditable.
• Identify potential risks and issues across the project portfolio early. Develop mitigation strategies, escalate when necessary, and ensure swift resolution to avoid delays or budget overruns.
• Develop and track project budgets, approve expenditures, and ensure resource utilization is cost-effective. Negotiate with vendors and third-party providers to secure necessary products and services within budget.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality reports, dashboards, and presentations to executive leadership, summarizing project statuses, KPIs, financials, and risks. Ensure communication is tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Drive improvements in project management practices, tools, templates, and performance metrics. Introduce best practices and lessons learned to enhance future project delivery.

Requirements:

• Applicant must have a recognized Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science.
• Professional certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional), PRINCE2, or PMI-ACP are highly desirable. ITIL Foundation or equivalent certification is a plus.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in project management, with at least 3 years in a leadership or portfolio management role.
• Proven experience in managing complex enterprise projects in both application development and infrastructure domains.
• Prior experience in a banking or financial services organization is mandatory, with a solid understanding of banking processes, compliance requirements, and technology landscapes.
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to manage, mentor, and grow teams of project managers.
• Ability to handle a multi-project environment and balance competing priorities effectively.
• Deep knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) and tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Asana, Smartsheet, ServiceNow).
• Familiarity with core banking systems, digital channels (mobile/web), enterprise applications, and IT infrastructure (network, servers, cloud, security).
• Understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and DevOps practices is an advantage.
• Comfortable discussing both business and technical aspects of projects with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), with the ability to produce executive-level presentations, reports, and documentation.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is an equal opportunity employer. We view our employees as our key assets as they are fundamental to our long-term growth and success. MUFG is committed to hiring based on merit and organsational fit, regardless of race, religion or gender.