.Lead the Migration and Integration for the successful implementation of the core banking system (Oracle FLEXCUBE) across Mashreq geographies by acting as the primary interface between the Technology and the assigned business/function group and the project implementation team.
This pivotal position requires a dynamic and strategic technology lead who can drive the modernization efforts essential for enhancing customer experience, and overall business agility.
.Act as the Technology team’s primary representative in the core banking upgrade system integration and migration.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Business, Finance, operations, and external consultants.
- Coordinate with various technology application leads and Architecture team for the end to end integration with Core banking systems
- Participate in gap analysis sessions along with the business/ Ops units and oversee resolution strategies.
- Support design and validation of business/ops specific configurations within Oracle FLEXCUBE, Channels and surround systems. Ensuring technical & functional integration including local regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate data migration activities, ensuring accurate transfer of data successfully.
- Ensure the system implementation supports business/ Ops related report covering regulatory, compliance, legal MIS reports.
- Identify key pain areas of existing integration and ensure required priorities alignment are set to overcome with due consideration of effort and delivery timeline.
- Develop and execute testing strategies in various testing cycles including UAT (User Acceptance Testing) for the products & functions associated with respective business/ Ops units.
- Deliver training and knowledge-sharing sessions to programme team members on the use of Oracle FLEXCUBE.
- Support change management initiatives, ensuring smooth transition and adoption of the new system.
- Proactively identify and resolve project risks, issues, and delays related to programme deliverables.
- Represent Technology in the working group of the program and update program progress update to Tech senior management.
- Ensure Banks governance process is followed and documented.
- Ensure department SOPs are created/Modified based on new system implementation.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of the upgrade program, including project plans, timelines, budgets, and technical specifications related to assigned business/Ops units.
- Perform business analysis to minimize customizations and maximize global consistency and standardization of products across various geographies.
- Track project benefits realization and document lessons learned to feed into ongoing improvements.
Lead the interface related discussions from technology
- Work with Technology Dubai and Bangalore team in planning and tracking the program initiatives.
- Work with team members participating in back up and training activities.
- Effective Co-ordination with business and third-party stakeholders to manage their expectation
- Internal functions and work practices as per policy, compliance and procedures of the organization.
- Provide general administrative support to the team, including, meetings, knowledge transfer and Timesheet reporting, preparation pf weekly status report.
Facilitate meetings, workshops, and status updates with internal stakeholders and external partners.
- Break down complex issues to identify key information and options.
- Audit, security, and regulatory compliance knowledge.
- Information security operations and incident management.
People management, interpersonal issues, and staff motivation.
Responsible for addressing complex challenges related to processes, system configurations, migration and integration requirements. This includes resolving discrepancies during data migration, ensuring accurate mapping of data, and troubleshooting integration issues between Oracle FLEXCUBE and other systems. The role requires innovative thinking to optimize system functionalities. Additionally, the incumbent must anticipate potential risks, devise mitigation strategies, and provide timely solutions to minimize disruptions during the implementation process.
.Education & Certifications
- Postgraduate /Engineer
Experience
- Minimum of 15+ years of experience in Core banking transformation & Integration with at least 5 years in system implementation.
- Demonstrated experience in implementing core banking systems, particularly Oracle Flexcube.
- Experience in requirements management, Gap analysis and solutioning.
Technical Skills
- Preferred to have experience in Oracle FLEXCUBE configurations of products and processes.
- Proven track record of successful system integrations and data migrations
Behavioural Skills
- Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Experience in managing core banking transformation projects
Experience in implementing and supporting core banking systems
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