SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges.

In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization’s extensive global network. The Group’s operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., SMBC MANUBANK, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.

The anticipated salary range for this role is between $142,000.00 and $196,000.00. The specific salary offered to an applicant will be based on their individual qualifications, experiences, and an analysis of the current compensation paid in their geography and the market for similar roles at the time of hire. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. In addition to cash compensation, SMBC offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees.

Role Description

An IT Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing technology projects throughout their lifecycle. This includes defining project objectives, scope, and deliverables, identifying risks and dependencies, and developing comprehensive project plans. They lead cross-functional project teams, manage resources and budgets, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Additionally, they collaborate with stakeholders to align projects with business goals, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain effective communication and reporting. The IT Project Manager plays a critical role in driving successful technology implementations that support the banking industry's objectives and enhance operational efficiency.

Role Objectives: Delivery

Manage end-to-end delivery against a defined program or portfolio of programs. Define program stakeholders, scope, timing, resource requirements and deliverables. Implement standardized templates and communication channels to drive transparency and consistency across program effort. Create program management office (PMO) and assign clear roles and responsibilities to establish ownership of program work-streams and deliverables. Identify and mobilize subject matter experts throughout the organization to contribute as required. Monitor delivery throughout the life of the program and assess outcomes to ensure completeness and sustainability. Modify program plan and/or timelines as necessary in coordination with business stakeholders. Continuously monitor adherence to program budget and address areas of potential overrun. Secure additional funding for program if required and available.

Role Objectives: Interpersonal

Form strong partnerships with business stakeholders to agree and refine program scope, timelines and target deliverables. Promote coordination between program work-streams to ensure alignment and awareness of over-arching program objectives. Partner with impacted process owners to inform program delivery and objectives. Share expected outcomes and impact assessments to encourage buy-in on target end state. Cultivate and maintain internal network of subject matter experts to advise on questions and contribute to program delivery as required. Align with program management teams in other regions or business verticals to share best practice and collaborate on cross-divisional or cross-regional initiatives as appropriate.

Role Objectives: Expertise

Demonstrate a strong awareness of business stakeholder requirements and organizational context through delivery of complete, timely and sustainable program outcomes. Leverage excellent organizational skills to establish and manage well-structured program teams with clear roles and responsibilities. Employ communication skills to articulate a clear vision of program deliverables and encourage buy-in across all stakeholder groups, including business leadership, process owners and infrastructure partners. Continuously solicit feedback and insights from stakeholders and subject matter experts to inform improvements to program plans. Engage Six Sigma, lean and/or agile techniques as appropriate.

Qualifications and Skills

Recommended years of experience: 7

Additional Requirements

D&I Commitment

Responsible for fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, holding leaders accountable for creating an inclusive environment through awareness and practice of equity in recruiting, developing, and promoting diverse talent.

SMBC’s employees participate in a Hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including, for example, certain FINRA-registered roles for which in-office attendance for the entire workweek is required.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. SMBC provides reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at accommodations@smbcgroup.com.