Project Manager / Delivery Manager – Digital Bank Transformation/ Virtual Bank Launch (Thailand) Contract

Client: A global payments technology leader is partnering with a major Thai bank

Location: Bangkok, Thailand (Hybrid – 1–3 days onsite per week; daily presence may be required during launch phase)

Engagement: 5+ months (with potential extension)

Industry: Digital Banking | Payments | Transformation

Payout: USD

A global payments technology leader is partnering with a major Thai bank on a high-impact transformation to build a next-generation Virtual Bank. As part of this engagement, we are seeking an experienced Project Manager / Delivery Manager to drive end-to-end execution across digital, regulatory, and AI-enabled workstreams.

🔹 About the Role

This role is ideal for a delivery-focused professional with strong Agile, PMO, and stakeholder management experience. You will work closely with cross-functional teams—including product, engineering, data, operations, and the COO Office—to ensure structured delivery, risk management, and smooth execution in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Delivery & Execution

• Drive end-to-end planning and execution of key Virtual Bank initiatives (operating model, regulatory readiness, platform rollout, AI enablement).
• Lead Agile ceremonies (planning, stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives) and ensure sprint commitments are met.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leads to define sprint goals, prioritize backlogs, and track value delivery.
• Manage delivery risks, dependencies, and inter-squad alignment.
• Ensure all work aligns with business, regulatory, and operational objectives.

2. PMO Standards & Governance

• Uphold structured PMO frameworks for visibility, consistency, and delivery discipline.
• Prepare progress reports, dashboards, and executive summaries for senior leadership.
• Maintain traceability of decisions, risks, and dependencies across the transformation roadmap.
• Support the evolution of Agile PMO practices for an AI-driven bank environment.

3. Stakeholder & Executive Engagement

• Act as the coordination hub between product, engineering, operations, and external partners.
• Facilitate alignment on priorities, timelines, and trade-offs across stakeholders.
• Convert complex updates into clear, executive-ready insights and recommendations.

4. Strategic Program Support

• Support enterprise-wide initiatives such as:
• Regulatory & go-live readiness
• Core platform & data infrastructure enablement
• AI & analytics rollout
• Operating model and process digitization
• Lead specific workstreams or special projects assigned by the COO Office.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Certifications in Agile, Scrum, or SAFe (CSM, PSM, PMI-ACP) preferred.

Experience

• 6–10 years in Project Management, Delivery Management, or PMO within fintech, financial services, or consulting.
• Experience delivering in Agile, multi-team environments.
• Background in digital banking, payments, data, or regulatory programs is a strong advantage.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong understanding of Agile principles and modern delivery practices.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong communication and executive storytelling ability.
• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and fast-paced delivery environments.
• Collaborative, resilient, and motivated to help build an AI-native Virtual Bank from the ground up.