IT Project Integration Lead (software selection)

ING Wholesale Banking’s Capital Services department specializes in providing innovative working capital solutions to large corporate clients. We focus on optimizing liquidity, managing risk, and enhancing the efficiency of our clients capital structures. Our comprehensive services include cash management, trade finance, and supply chain finance, designed to meet the complex needs of global businesses.

Key Offerings:

• Cash Management: Advanced solutions for efficient cash flow management and liquidity optimization.
• Trade Finance: Robust support for international trade, including letters of credit and export financing.
• Supply Chain Finance: Streamlined processes to improve cash flow and strengthen supplier relationships.

Our Mission: To empower our clients with cutting-edge financial tools and services that drive operational efficiency and support sustainable growth in a dynamic market environment.

As an IT Project Integration Lead at ING Wholesale Banking - Capital Services, you will be pivotal in driving the successful integration of cutting-edge software solutions. You will ensure seamless coordination across global teams, manage technical dependencies, and deliver projects within scope, time, and budget constraints. Your role will be instrumental in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of our IT initiatives, ultimately contributing to the excellence of our working capital services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Lead and coordinate large-scale IT projects, particularly focusing on the selection and integration of new software packages for wholesale banking working capital services.
• Technical Integration: Develop and oversee the IT implementation plan, ensuring technical interdependencies are managed and prioritized effectively.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Facilitate collaboration among diverse teams including architects, product leads, IT analysts, and external vendors to ensure cohesive project execution.
• End-to-End Coordination: Manage the complete lifecycle of IT solutions from planning and governance to testing and deployment.
• Reporting and Governance: Regularly update stakeholders on project status, risks, and outcomes, ensuring transparency and alignment with organizational goals.

Hard Skills:

• **Project Management** - Minimum of 5 years in project management, with experience in international and complex projects. - Expertise in software package selection and integration. - Proven track record in banking sector projects.

• **Technical Knowledge** - Strong IT background, particularly in system integration and implementation. - Familiarity with end-to-end testing, deployment processes, and IT governance. - Experience with Agile methodologies.

• **Stakeholder Management** - Ability to collaborate with diverse groups such as architects, product leads, IT business analysts, and external vendors. - Experience in vendor management and coordinating cross-functional teams.

• **Communication and Coordination** - Proficiency in creating and managing IT implementation plans, project governance structures, and status reports. - Fluency in English.

• **Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills** - Ability to identify and remove impediments, ensuring timely and efficient project delivery.

Soft Skills:

• **Collaboration and Teamwork** - Strong focus on fostering collaboration among all stakeholders and teams. - A team player with a make it happen mentality.

• **Leadership and Influence** - Ability to steer teams towards delivering excellent results. - Capable of guiding others and facilitating effective cooperation.

• **Communication Skills** - Clear and effective communication, both written and verbal, with all levels of the organization. - Regularly updating stakeholders on project status, risks, and outcomes.

• **Adaptability and Flexibility** - Ability to work in a complex and dynamic IT environment. - Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges.

• **Organizational Skills** - Strong planning and organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. - Attention to detail in creating and overseeing comprehensive project documentation.

• **Proactive Attitude** - Initiative in driving progress and resolving issues independently. - Enthusiastic about continuous improvement and personal development.

Essential: - Bachelor’s degree. - 5+ years experience in a project management role, with proven track of international and complex projects. - Strong background in banking. -experience with software package selection and integration -fluent in English.

Desirable: - Problem solving skills to find efficient ways of driving progress and removing impediments. - Experience in IT as a project manager/functional analyst/architect. - Experience working in a complex and challenging IT environment. - Experience with agile way of working. - Experience with vendor management. - A team player with a make it happen mentality, eager to learn and ability to steer others towards delivering with excellence.

• Initial 6 month contract assignment with option to extension
• Hybrid working (on/off-line in the office) 36 hour work week
• Full pension according to Dutch temp labour CLA
• Bandwidth for a fixed term assignement: €5996 - €8283 gross per month, excl. holiday payments and 13th month
• Visa and relocation services available for non-EU candidates
• No contractors/ZZP allowed for this role