About Us:

From business process re-engineering to global business expansion for Japanese corporations, ABeam Consulting has served our clients through more than 40 years of growth. With our vision of being the No. 1 global consulting firm from Asia, ABeam Consulting helps our clients take on the challenge of business transformation. With 4,400 consultants in Japan, and 3,100 in overseas offices concentrated in Asia, our 7,500 consultants and global alliance partners provide truly comprehensive services.

Role Overview

The Software & Application Manager will lead the design, development, and implementation of banking systems, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and meet quality and regulatory standards. The role requires overseeing multi-country financial system projects, managing development teams, monitoring progress, and resolving technical issues, with occasional hands-on development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development and implementation of banking systems, including core banking and payment applications.
• Manage system quality, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize business processes.
• Define, review, and streamline banking processes associated with system changes.
• Conduct operational and development reviews to identify improvements in system performance and efficiency.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee UAT, defect resolution, and user training.
• Serve as project lead or PMO for multi-country banking projects, including system upgrades and ISO20022 migration.
• Liaise with technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication.

Requirements

• Min. Diploma or Degree in any discipline
• Experience of 5-10 Years in Banking project/ industry.
• Must have consulting firm experience
• Extensive experience leading application development for banking systems, with multi-country project exposure.
• Strong programming and technical skills: Java, SQL, Unix/Linux, Oracle, JP1
• Good communication skill in both English and Japanese (Business-level proficiency as mandatory) to liaise with Japanese stakeholders and clients.
• Proven experience managing projects, teams, and stakeholders in large-scale financial system implementations.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Why Join Us

At ABeam Consulting, we place a strong emphasis on collaboration, and helping our employees grow and develop their skills, offering a supportive and empowering work environment. With a presence in multiple countries and a diverse range of clients, ABeam Consulting offers an exciting and dynamic workplace for individuals looking to build a career in consulting. ABeam Consulting has also recently joined SAP’s regional strategic partner initiative as their first regional partner in the region and has also been recognized by UiPath as a Diamond Partner in providing RPA solutions. With such accolades, we aim to continue driving enterprise and digital transformation initiatives in order to transform the way people work and communicate in the digital age. In addition, our industry team is working tirelessly in order to bring more solutions to the banking and finance sector.

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