Lead Project Manager – Banking Domain at Capco

Job Title: Lead Project Manager – Banking Domain About Us “Capco, a Wipro company, is a global technology and management consulting firm. Awarded with Consultancy of the year in the British Bank Award and has been ranked Top 100 Best Companies for Women in India 2022 by Avtar & Seramount. With our presence across 32 cities across globe, we support 100+ clients across banking, financial and Energy sectors. We are recognized for our deep transformation execution and delivery. WHY JOIN CAPCO? You will work on engaging projects with the largest international and local banks, insurance companies, payment service providers and other key players in the industry. The projects that will transform the financial services industry. MAKE AN IMPACT Innovative thinking, delivery excellence and thought leadership to help our clients transform their business. Together with our clients and industry partners, we deliver disruptive work that is changing energy and financial services. #BEYOURSELFATWORK Capco has a tolerant, open culture that values diversity, inclusivity, and creativity. CAREER ADVANCEMENT With no forced hierarchy at Capco, everyone has the opportunity to grow as we grow, taking their career into their own hands. DIVERSITY & INCLUSION We believe that diversity of people and perspective gives us a competitive advantage. Locations - Pune / Bangalore / Hyderabad / Chennai / Gurgaon / Mumbai Notice period –Immediate to 30 days (Official Notice period only) Mandate Skills – PM Skills + Banking experience + Wealth / Advisory Domain Experience / BlackRock platforms Job Description Key Responsibilities • Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale digital transformation and operational programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives • Take full ownership of program governance, including SteerCo forums, reporting, risk management, and decision-making frameworks • Independently manage and influence senior stakeholders, including business and technology leadership • Drive program execution hands-on, working closely with engineering and architecture teams • Lead complex transformation initiatives single-handedly, without heavy reliance on layered delivery structures • Establish and maintain robust delivery frameworks, ensuring adherence to timelines, budget, and quality standards • Provide strong people leadership, mentoring teams and fostering a high-performance delivery culture Key Requirements • 12+ years of experience in project or delivery management roles • Proven experience managing large-scale digital transformation or operations programs in a hands-on delivery role • Strong technical background with the ability to engage deeply with technology teams • Demonstrated ability to independently handle senior stakeholders with strong influencing and negotiation skills • Experience owning governance, SteerCos, and executive reporting end-to-end • Strong people leadership and team management experience • Track record of single-handedly leading complex initiatives, with full accountability for delivery outcomes Preferred Qualifications • Certifications in Agile, Project Management (PMP, Prince2). Next • HSBC experience is highly preferred