VP - Technical Project Manager (AML)

We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead the delivery of enterprise Anti-Money Laundering (AML) technology initiatives for a leading banking client. This role will be responsible for managing the end-to-end implementation and enhancement of NICE Actimize solutions, working closely with business stakeholders, technology teams, vendors, and compliance functions to deliver high-quality regulatory solutions.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, extensive banking project management experience, and a proven track record in delivering large-scale AML and financial crime technology projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of AML technology projects using NICE Actimize, ensuring successful execution across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications to ensure successful project delivery.
• Work closely with Compliance, Financial Crime, Business, Architecture, Development, Infrastructure, and Vendor teams to define business and technical requirements.
• Drive solution design workshops and ensure technical solutions align with business requirements and enterprise architecture standards.
• Oversee technical design, development, system integration, configuration, and implementation activities.
• Coordinate development teams throughout coding, testing, defect management, and production deployment.
• Manage System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), production implementation, and post-production support.
• Ensure all project deliverables comply with banking governance, security, regulatory, and audit requirements.
• Monitor project progress, manage RAID logs, and provide regular status updates to senior management and project stakeholders.
• Support production issue resolution, change management, release planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 12 years of experience delivering technology projects within the banking or financial services industry.
• Proven experience managing NICE Actimize AML implementation or enhancement projects.
• Strong knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Financial Crime systems.
• Hands-on understanding of the complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Strong technical background with experience in:Oracle DatabaseSQLUnix/LinuxSystem DesignApplication DevelopmentSystem IntegrationUser Acceptance Testing (UAT)Production Implementation
• Experience working with application development teams and technical architects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies including Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid delivery.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum Master, or equivalent project management certification is an advantage.

Preferred Experience

• Banking or Financial Services experience is mandatory.
• Experience delivering regulatory or compliance technology projects.
• Familiarity with transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, or KYC platforms is advantageous.
• Experience working with global delivery teams and multiple vendors.

Interested candidates please email your latest resume to [email protected]