The client is a well-established financial institution with a strong market presence, actively modernising its technology landscape and transforming traditional banking through digital innovation.

As part of its long-term technology strategy, the Bank is looking for an experienced ICT Project Manager / Product Owner to lead business-critical ICT initiatives, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive the successful delivery of digital solutions supporting both internal operations and customer-facing services.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the Bank's technological future while working alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative and innovation-driven environment.

🔍 Responsibilities:

• Lead the full lifecycle of ICT and technology projects, defining project objectives, budgets, timelines, resource allocation, and risk management strategies;

• Manage cross-functional project teams, coordinating internal departments, external vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery;

• Analyse banking business processes, ICT systems, and operational needs, translating business requirements into clear functional and technical specifications;

• Work closely with development teams throughout the implementation process, ensuring solutions align with business objectives and project priorities;

• Develop testing scenarios, coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), validate solution quality, and support successful production releases;

• Prepare and maintain project documentation, progress reports, executive updates, and project governance materials;

• Monitor project performance, resource utilisation, budgets, and delivery milestones while proactively managing risks and dependencies;

• Identify opportunities to optimise banking processes and improve operational efficiency through technology-driven solutions;

• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies, recommending improvements that support the Bank's long-term digital transformation strategy;

• Contribute to the continuous development of internal ICT governance, project management standards, and technology-related policies.

🎓 Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience as an ICT Project Manager, Product Owner, Business Systems Analyst, or in a similar technology leadership role;

• Practical experience working with Core Banking Systems and/or CRM platforms within the banking or financial services sector;

• Solid understanding of banking operations, financial products, and digital banking processes;

• Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into functional and technical specifications for development teams;

• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, prioritisation, and stakeholder management skills;

• Experience coordinating software testing, UAT activities, and solution implementation;

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field;

• Professional Latvian language proficiency (C1) and good English communication skills;

• High level of responsibility, professionalism, confidentiality, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

✨ The Employer Offers:

• Modern office in the centre of Riga with a hybrid working model;

• Opportunity to directly contribute to the Bank's technological development and future digital initiatives;

• Dynamic working environment with a supportive management team that values innovation;

• Collaborative, supportive, and innovation-driven working environment;

• Health insurance after the probation period;

• Long-term career growth within a stable organisation committed to continuous technological development.

If you're passionate about banking technology, digital transformation, and delivering solutions that create real business value, we'd love to hear from you.