Project Manager

We are seeking a dynamic

Project Manager

to join our

Financial Inclusion & Collaborations

team. The ideal candidate will lead end-to-end project execution, manage partnerships, and support product development initiatives. This role requires strong coordination with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring timely deliverables, process alignment, and effective collaboration to achieve organizational goals. Key Responsibilities : Project Management Drive end-to-end implementation of assigned projects, ensuring timely delivery. Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Product, IT, Banking Ops, Credit, DFI, HR, Compliance, Risk, Admin) for seamless execution. Gather requirements, prepare BRDs / CRs, conduct UAT / testing, and ensure policy compliance before go-live. Provide training and post-implementation support to branches and relevant stakeholders. Resolve issues / errors with IT & DFI teams and serve as a central point of contact. Monitor project progress, identify gaps, and update management regularly. Ensure BCP readiness and compliance with audit requirements. Partnerships & Collaborations Identify, initiate, and manage collaborations aligned with organizational strategy. Support negotiations and agreements with external partners. Act as the key liaison for partners, ensuring smooth communication and issue resolution. Track partnership deliverables, performance, and provide updates to management. Build and maintain long-term, trust-based relationships. Product Development Contribute to product development initiatives tailored to collaborations. Define processes, workflows, and operational handling for collaborative products. Work with Product Development teams to ensure compliance and operational feasibility. Other Responsibilities Execute ad-hoc assignments from management. Ensure tasks are completed efficiently, within timelines, and in line with standards. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s / Master’s degree from a reputable local or international university. 5–8 years of relevant experience in a commercial or microfinance bank, including

2 years in project management . Skills & Competencies Strong

Project Management

skills with hands-on execution experience. In-depth knowledge of banking products, services, systems, CBS functionalities, and integration challenges. Understanding of operational processes in branch banking and regulatory compliance. Excellent communication skills (English & Urdu). Strong analytical, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills. Proficiency in

MS Office (Excel in particular) . Ability to lead and coordinate

cross-functional teams . Flexibility to travel across Pakistan. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals who want to make a real impact in

financial inclusion and sustainable collaborations .

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