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• Develop IT application strategies that support corporate banking growth
• Drive project support & delivery, ensuring security and compliance
• Lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver innovative tech solutions

Senior Manager - IT Applications

Drive enterprise innovation and shape the future of banking technology.

Embark on an exciting journey with a leading banking institution in Papua New Guinea.

We’re looking for an experienced and strategic project manager to take on the role of Senior Manager, IT Applications — responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of applications and ensuring project delivery.

In this key position working across departments to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing applications that align with business needs and industry standards.

Your Mission:

• Develop and implement the organisation’s application strategy, aligned with IT and business goals
• Oversee the entire application portfolio, ensuring performance, security, and scalability
• Lead a team of developers & analysts to deliver on-time, high-quality solutions
• Manage end-to-end application development projects, from requirements through to delivery
• Act as the key liaison between IT and business units, aligning application capability with business priorities
• Build strong partnerships with vendors and ensure effective delivery of services
• Maintain compliance with industry standards such as PCI DSS and ISO 27001
• Drive innovation by staying across emerging technologies and implementing improvements
• Managing budgets effectively and lead risk management and disaster recovery planning will be a bonus

What You Bring to the Table:

• A degree in Computer Science, IT or a related field (master’s is a plus)
• Proven experience in application development, ideally within banking or financial services
• Strong leadership and mentoring experience within technical teams
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycles and project delivery frameworks
• Familiarity with compliance and security standards relevant to financial systems
• Excellent communication, vendor, and stakeholder management skills
• A strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and planning abilities

Why Join?
You’ll be part of a forward-thinking organisation that’s rewriting the playbook for banking in PNG. If you're ready to make an impact, work on high-stakes projects, and lead innovation at scale—this is your moment.

Ready to lead the change?
Apply now and help shape the future of banking in PNG.

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To Apply

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to [email protected]. Please include the Job ID "#23516" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.