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 achieve their full potential.

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager / Program Manager with solid experience in banking to lead a strategic program for core banking modernization. The selected candidate will be responsible for defining and governing the execution of the program, 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

Integral Program Management: Scope, planning, resources, risks, and stakeholders.
Execution Strategy Definition: Joint 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 technological programs, ideally in banking.
Proven experience in legacy or mainframe modernization programs.
Management of multidisciplinary teams of 20+ people and multiple suppliers.
Certification: PMP / PRINCE2 / SAFe or equivalent.
Languages: High professional level in 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: Ability to inspire and unite teams.
High Results Orientation: Effective management under pressure.
Strategic Thinking: Combined with attention to operational detail.
Ambiguity Management: Decision-making with incomplete information.
Clear and Assertive Communication: At all levels of the organization.
Empathy: Constructive conflict resolution.

We Offer

Work-Life Balance: Hybrid/remote work options, flexible schedules, and intensive Fridays.
Training and Development: Personalized plans and training programs.
Social Benefits: Life insurance, remote work support.
Flexible Benefits: 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, and 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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We believe that diversity is one of our fundamental pillars and promote an inclusive work environment based on cooperation and mutual respect. We offer equal opportunities to all people regardless of race, cultural origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or religious beliefs.

GFT has a registered Equality Plan that includes measures to achieve equal treatment and opportunities between women and men in the company and to eliminate any discrimination based on sex.

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Senior Project Manager / Program Manager - Core Banking Modernization

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