At Nizmara Consulting, we pride ourselves on being the premier destination for executive search and talent acquisition, where excellence meets expertise. With a team of seasoned consultants possessing unparalleled industry knowledge and hands-on experience, we specialize in delivering top-tier talent across a diverse range of verticals including; Technology, Financial Services, Banking & Insurance, Healthcare & Life Sciences, E-commerce & Retail, Construction, Engineering & Manufacturing. We leverage tailored solutions backed by industry insight, exceptional talent, strategic partnerships, and a proven track record of success boosting business outcomes.We are partnering with a well-known Turkish bank undergoing a multi-year core banking and digital transformation program. The role will lead high-impact transformation initiatives across core banking, digital channels, operations, and regulatory domains, with direct exposure to senior leadership.The Senior Project/Program Manager will be responsible for managing the bank’s strategic and domain-based projects — ensuring coordination between business and IT, maintaining governance standards, and driving delivery excellence.This role requires a professional who can balance structure with agility — someone comfortable managing traditional Waterfall projects while also operating effectively within Agile environments.This position requires a senior delivery leader with strong banking domain expertise and proven experience managing large-scale, cross-functional transformation programs with executive-level stakeholder exposure.PS: Candidates without banking experience will not be considered.Key Responsibilities:Enterprise Transformation & Portfolio OwnershipLead a portfolio of strategic transformation initiatives across core banking, digital channels, payments, operations, and regulatory programs.Align program delivery with the bank’s enterprise transformation roadmap and business strategy.Manage interdependencies across multiple workstreams and domains.Delivery Leadership (Hybrid Model)Drive hybrid delivery models, combining traditional core banking (Waterfall) and digital platforms (Agile).Oversee end-to-end delivery lifecycle: requirements, design, build, testing, implementation, and stabilization.Ensure adherence to SDLC, enterprise architecture, and governance frameworks.Executive Stakeholder ManagementPresent program progress, risks, and escalations to Steering Committees and senior executives (CIO, COO, business heads).Maintain transparent communication with executive leadership and key business stakeholders.Facilitate quarterly business reviews and portfolio alignment discussions.Governance, Risk & Financial OversightTrack program KPIs, milestones, budgets, and resource utilization.Ensure compliance with banking governance, regulatory requirements, and internal control standards.Proactively identify and escalate risks and dependencies.Cross-Functional CoordinationAct as the primary bridge between business units, IT, architecture, vendors, and external partners.Coordinate internal teams and third-party vendors to ensure integrated delivery.Qualifications & Experience:Must-Have12+ years of experience in large-scale banking transformation programs within a bank or financial services organization.Proven experience delivering core banking, digital banking, payments, lending, operations, or regulatory transformation initiatives.Strong understanding of banking domain processes and technology landscapes.Experience working in hybrid delivery environments (Waterfall + Agile/Scrum).Demonstrated experience with C-level governance, steering committees, and enterprise stakeholder management.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in English.PreferredPMP, Prince2, SAFe, or Agile certifications.Experience managing multi-million dollar transformation budgets and enterprise-scale portfolios.Exposure to core banking platforms, digital channels, or payment systems modernization programs.What We Are Looking ForA senior transformation leader, not just a project coordinator.Someone who can own enterprise-level delivery outcomes, not only manage tasks.A professional comfortable operating in complex, regulated banking environments while driving change.A leader who can influence senior stakeholders and navigate organizational complexity.