Software - Technical PM - Hanoi based (Viet Nam)

Job description

Headquartered in Tokyo, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is a leading global financial institution and a core member of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMBC Group). Built upon our rich Japanese heritage since 1876, we put our customers first and provide seamless access to, from and within the Asia Pacific region. SMBC is one of the largest Japanese banks by assets and maintain strong credit ratings across our global integrated network. We work closely as one SMBC Group to offer personal, corporate and investment banking services to meet the needs of our customers. With sustainability embedded within our strategy and operations, we are committed to creating a society in which today’s generation can enjoy economic prosperity and well-being, and pass it on to future generations. Key Responsibilities and Duties: i) Project Leadership: Plan, execute, and control medium/large scale projects, i.e., regulatory projects such as eInvoice, SBV ACC/CIC/AML report, eTax, eCustoms,… or HO/Regional solution rollouts i.e., APH/NAPAS, AML/KYC, Treasury, transaction banking including CITAD/VCB and internet banking; and local solution projects for branch-specific requirement. Contribute to frameworks and automation where feasible. ii) Solution Design and Business Analysis: Clarify requirements across HNI/HCM; produce BRD including NFR/FSD, process maps, and acceptance criteria; align with One-Vietnam practices/SDLC. iii) SDLC including Quality Assurance & Change Management: Enforce documentation completeness, test coverage, and release quality; minimize re-work. iv) Coordination: Interface with Head Office/Regional teams, business units, and vendors; manage schedules, risks, issues, and dependencies. v) BAU Support: Triage incidents, ensure SLA compliance, and support production stability and resilience for HNI/HCM. vi) Compliance & Security: Coordinate vulnerability remediation, patching, and controls; ensure audit-ready documentation. vii) Kaizen/Cost Optimization: Identify improvements to reduce overtime and HR costs; standardize processes and templates. viii) Cross-Backup: Provide backup coverage within the application team to maintain continuity. Job Requirements: - Essential: i) Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science. ii) 5–7 years of project management experience delivering medium- to large-scale projects; approximately 8 years in IT (solutioning/software development). iii) Fluent in English (written and spoken) for Regional/Head Office coordination; strong teamwork, ownership, and ability to work accurately under pressure. iv) Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills with strong attention to detail. - Preferable: i) Experience in foreign corporations/markets and enterprise-scale projects. ii) Professional certifications: PMP (or equivalent), and relevant application solution certifications. iii) Hands-on BA, senior solutioning, or security background with framework contribution. iv) Database administration experience with MSSQL/Oracle for tuning and system resilience. - Skills and competencies i) Compliance-first and customer-oriented mindset; logical thinking. ii) Clear, concise communication with stakeholders across business and IT. iii) Detail-oriented with strong self-management, time management, and reporting skills. iv) Teamwork with the ability to contribute independently.