Project Managers

Athens / Warsaw / Sofia

Overview of role:

Project Managers are responsible to successfully manage the implementation of Temenos products within the Project Plan from the initial start to production and go live, in accordance with the Temenos Implementation Methodology and with the client’s business needs and requirements. The Project Managers take the leadership in project planning, project resourcing, progress reporting, project team management, troubleshooting and the continuing maintenance of good customer relations.

More specifically, Project Managers determine scope and business objectives of the implementation project, they liaise with the Client and Temenos Management on implementation progress and issues, they monitor quality of deliverables according to Temenos Implementation Methodology, they highly contribute to the delivery of the project within time and budget, and they manage the project team members in the execution of their tasks

Responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Determine the scope and clear business objectives of the project and the critical success factors of implementation projects (completion of the Project Definition Document).
• Prepare and communicate Project Plan to client, project team and Client Services Management
• Obtain Client sign off on: Project definition and scope, Project deliverables and agreed milestones, All change control items.
• Plan, manage and maximize utilization of project resources.
• Implement and manage project Change Control procedures.
• Manage client expectations and ensure implementation is within the agreed scope and timeframe.
• Manage and own the resolution of all inter work stream issues.
• Produce Project Dashboards and hold project meetings, on a regular basis, with the team and separately with the client to ensure that project is on track.
• Inform Temenos Management on issues outside own responsibilities that may affect the success of a project or Temenos position.
• Monitor quality of deliverables according to Temenos Implementation Methodology and standards and maintain Project File and TMQ documentation.
• Carry out end-of-project performance appraisals for consultants involved, identify with them and report training and development needs.
• Ensure the promotion of Temenos image by the team at client site.
• Develop and maintain close relationships with the client and ensure he is fully satisfied.
• Identify and advice the Account Managers of opportunities to increase revenues.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• University degree or equivalent
• Minimum 4 years experience in Information Systems project management, in a banking environment.
• 2-4 years proven experience in Project Management.
• Experience in Banking Systems essential, preferably gained through package systems environment.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Good understanding of financial and banking processes.
• Client service oriented
• Excellent command of English
• Confirmed experience in team and people management.

Should you wish to apply for this role please send your cv to ddemange@temenos.com

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