Finance Project Manager

<p><strong>CAPCO POLAND</strong></p> <p><em>We offer a flexible collaboration model based on a B2B contract, with the opportunity to work on innovative AI and automation initiatives for leading financial institutions.</em></p> <p>At Capco Poland, we're not just another consultancy – we're the spark behind digital transformation in the financial world. As a global leader in technology and management consulting, we help clients tackle complex challenges across banking, payments, capital markets, wealth, and asset management.</p> <p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p> <p>We are looking for an experienced <strong>Project Manager with a strong background in banking and financial services</strong> to lead and deliver complex business and technology transformation initiatives within a global financial institution.</p> <p>The ideal candidate will combine solid project management expertise with a good understanding of financial processes, banking operations, regulatory requirements and risk management. The role requires excellent stakeholder management skills, a structured approach to delivery and the ability to operate effectively in a complex, international environment.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead end-to-end project delivery, ensuring initiatives are completed on time, within scope and budget, and in line with agreed quality standards.</li> <li>Manage complex transformation and change initiatives across Finance, Technology, Operations, Risk and Compliance functions.</li> <li>Develop and maintain project plans, milestones, budgets, resource allocations and delivery roadmaps.</li> <li>Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage dependencies across business and technology workstreams.</li> <li>Establish effective project governance, including status reporting, steering committee updates, risk and issue management, and escalation processes.</li> <li>Work closely with senior stakeholders to align project objectives with business priorities and strategic goals.</li> <li>Identify, assess and mitigate project risks, ensuring compliance with internal controls and relevant regulatory requirements.</li> <li>Support business process improvements, operational efficiency initiatives and technology-driven transformation.</li> <li>Facilitate requirements gathering, solution design, testing, implementation and transition into business-as-usual operations.</li> <li>Drive stakeholder engagement, change management and effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Required Skills &amp; Experience</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>5+ years of experience in Project Management</strong>, preferably within banking, financial services or financial consulting.</li> <li>Proven track record of delivering complex business, regulatory or technology transformation projects.</li> <li>Strong understanding of banking operations, financial processes and the regulatory environment.</li> <li>Experience working with Finance, Risk, Compliance, Operations and Technology stakeholders.</li> <li>Solid knowledge of project management methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall and hybrid delivery approaches.</li> <li>Strong experience in project planning, budget management, governance, RAID management and executive reporting.</li> <li>Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities in a global, matrix organisation.</li> <li>Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication and presentation skills.</li> <li>Experience working with distributed, cross-functional and international teams.</li> <li>Proficiency in project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Excel and PowerPoint.</li> <li>Fluent English, both written and spoken.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Nice to Have</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience in financial transformation, regulatory change, financial reporting or banking technology modernisation.</li> <li>Knowledge of banking products and processes, including payments, liquidity management, lending or financial controls.</li> <li>Familiarity with financial regulations and compliance frameworks.</li> <li>Experience in process optimisation, automation or digital transformation initiatives.</li> <li>Project management certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, AgilePM or Scrum.</li> <li>Previous experience in a global banking organisation or consulting environment.</li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="199339u" data-start="711" data-end="727"><strong style="font-size: 14px;">ONLINE RECRUITMENT PROCESS STEPS</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Screening call with the Recruiter</li> <li>Competencies interview with Capco Hiring Manager</li> <li>Client’s interview</li> <li>Feedback/Offer</li> </ul> <p><span style="color: rgb(26, 26, 26);">#LI-Hybrid</span></p>