VP/SVP, IT Project & Application Management, Asia Pacific

About the Company

Responsibilities

• ● Lead and oversee end-to-end delivery of key IT projects and Change-the-Bank initiatives across APAC.
• ● Manage and coordinate relationships with business stakeholders, Head Office/Madrid, global technology teams and suppliers.
• ● Establish appropriate project governance and provide regular project status, risk and management reporting.
• ● Proactively manage project risks, issues, dependencies and escalations to ensure timely resolution.
• ● Drive project planning, prioritisation, resource coordination and delivery against agreed timelines and objectives.
• ● Oversee release planning, UAT, go-live readiness, implementation and post-production support.
• ● Lead change management activities, including business communication, training and implementation readiness.
• ● Ensure projects comply with relevant IT governance, operational risk and internal control requirements.
• ● Provide leadership and guidance to project teams and drive effective collaboration across regional and global stakeholders.
• ● Support management in defining APAC technology priorities and identifying opportunities to improve systems and project delivery.
• ● Basic Requirements
• ● University degree in IT, Computer Science, Business or related discipline.
• ● + years of relevant experience in IT project/programme management or application management, preferably within banking or financial services.
• ● Proven experience managing complex, regional or cross-border technology projects.
• ● Strong stakeholder management, leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• ● Good understanding of banking applications and Corporate/Investment Banking business processes.
• ● Excellent written and spoken English; Spanish is highly desirable.
• ● Knowledge of Santander core banking applications and global technology environment would be an advantage