Senior Project Manager / Program Manager - Core Banking Modernization

About the Position

GFT is a pioneering company in digital transformation. We design business solutions focused on artificial intelligence (AI-Centric), modernize IT infrastructures, and develop next-generation core systems for leaders in the banking, insurance, and industrial sectors. In close collaboration with our clients, we challenge limits to help them reach their full potential.

What we are looking for:

At GFT, we are seeking a Senior Project Manager / Program Manager with solid experience in banking to lead a strategic program for core banking modernization. The selected individual will be responsible for defining and governing the program's execution, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders, and ensuring the delivery of complex legacy transformation initiatives to more modern environments, with high standards of quality, control, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Program Management: Scope, planning, resources, risks, and stakeholders.
• Execution Strategy: Definition and validation with the client; definition and tracking of progress KPIs.
• Orchestrating Participants: Ensuring timely and quality deliveries (Core Factory, Pods, Cloud).
• Deliverables Governance: Change control, dependency management, and escalation of blockages.
• Executive Reporting: Relationship with senior client stakeholders and follow-up committees.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in managing complex technology programs, ideally in banking.
• Demonstrable experience in legacy or mainframe modernization programs.
• Management of multidisciplinary teams of 20+ people and multiple suppliers.
• PMP / PRINCE2 / SAFe certification or equivalent.
• High professional level of English and Spanish.

Nice to Have

• Previous experience in banking or similar environments (Cells, ASO, APX, GFT governance).
• Functional knowledge of the modernization cycle with AI.
• Experience with hybrid methodologies (waterfall + agile).

Personal Competencies

• Natural leadership and ability to inspire and unite teams.
• High results orientation and effective management under pressure.
• Strategic thinking combined with attention to operational detail.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and make decisions with incomplete information.
• Clear and assertive communication at all levels of the organization.
• Empathy and ability to resolve conflicts constructively.

We Offer

• Work-Life Balance and Flexibility: Possibility to work from home hybrid/remote, flexible schedules, and intensive Fridays.
• Training and Development: Personalized plan, training programs.
• Social Benefits: Life insurance, remote work support.
• Flexible Benefits "a la carte": Corporate allowance for food, transportation, health insurance, childcare, and training, tailored to your needs and combined with flexible compensation.
• Relocation Package (if applicable): Financial support, visa sponsorship advice.
• Referral Program.
• Wellness Program: Nutrition, physical, mental. Discounts with Wellhub. Free psychological support service.
• Life at GFT: Smart offices, events, values awards, inspirational talks.
• International Corporate Culture.

About the Company

GFT is a partner for IT consulting and software development, specializing in the digital transformation of our clients in the finance, insurance, and industrial sectors. Our approximately 700 talents in Germany develop sustainable solutions with the latest technologies.

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As a partner for IT consulting and software development, we specialize in the digital transformation of our clients in the finance, insurance, and industrial sectors. Our approximately 700 talents in Germany develop sustainable solutions with the latest technologies.

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