Japanese and English - Banking Project Manager

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Japanese
Banking industry
networking
Cloud

Job Details

Role: Banking Project Manager

Location: New York City, NY - Hybrid - 3 days/week on-site is must

Banking Project Manager must know - Japanese and English to join our team in New York City, NY? [Hybrid - 3 days/week on-site is must] . Description:
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in the Banking industry and deep expertise in infrastructure and networking. Candidate must know Japanese and English. The role requires managing complex infrastructure programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering secure, resilient, and scalable banking network solutions. The ideal candidate will bridge business requirements, technology teams, and vendors to successfully deliver infrastructure projects. Key Responsibilities: -
Project & Program Management:
Lead end-to-end project delivery for infrastructure and network initiatives (e.g., data center migrations, core banking connectivity, cloud adoption, security upgrades).
Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, schedules, and governance models.
Manage cross-functional teams including infrastructure engineers, network architects, security specialists, and vendor partners.
Track project risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring timely resolution and escalation. Infrastructure & Network Expertise:
Oversee implementation of network architecture
Ensure high availability, low latency, and secure connectivity across banking systems (core banking, payment gateways, trading platforms, regulatory reporting).
Drive initiatives in data center consolidation, hybrid cloud networking, and disaster recovery.
Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to integrate network security, encryption, and monitoring solutions. Banking Industry & Regulatory Alignment:
Ensure infrastructure programs align with banking regulatory requirements
Support audit and compliance reviews for infrastructure and networking environments. Stakeholder & Vendor Management:
Act as the primary liaison between IT, business units, and third-party service providers.
Negotiate with technology vendors for cost-effective delivery of network and infrastructure services.
Present project status, risks, and recommendations to senior management / steering committees. Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Engineering;
Required - PMP/PRINCE2 certification.
8 15 years of Project Manager experience in the Banking or Financial Services industry
Candidate must know Japanese and English
Deep expertise in infrastructure and networking technologies:
Routing & Switching
Firewalls & Security
Load Balancing
Cloud networking (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
Strong understanding of banking applications, payment systems, and transaction platforms.
Knowledge of ITIL processes (incident, problem, and change management).
Proven track record of delivering complex infrastructure projects on time and within budget.
Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills

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