Project Manager - On Contract
About the role
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) is seeking highly motivated professionals to join its IT Team as a Project Manager on a contract basis. The role involves planning, managing, and coordinating IT projects throughout their lifecycle, ensuring delivery within approved scope, timelines, and quality standards. Key responsibilities include developing project documentation, monitoring progress, facilitating compliance, supporting user acceptance testing, and applying appropriate project management methodologies. The position requires a relevant degree, professional project management qualifications, and at least five years of post-qualification experience in IT project management. The contract is for up to three years, with negotiable remuneration and benefits including EPF, ETF, and medical coverage.
Must have
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Engineering (in an Information Technology related discipline), Project Management, Business Management or a similar field obtained from a local or a foreign University, recognized by the University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka.
- Professional qualifications in project management – Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from PMI or PRINCE2 from AXELOS/PeopleCert.
- Minimum of five (05) years of post-qualification experience in managing or coordinating IT projects, software development projects, infrastructure projects, system implementation projects, or digital transformation initiatives.
- Experience in project planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, vendor coordination, progress monitoring, risk and issue management, and project documentation.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage stakeholders and expectations effectively
- Time management and organizational skills
- Risk management skills
- Budgeting and financial management skills
- Problem-Solving and Analytical skills
- Technical Writing and Documentation
Nice to have
- PMI-ACP, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certifications will be an added advantage.
- Experience in banking, financial services, government, or other regulated enterprise environments will be an added advantage.
Technologies
- Scrum
Highlights
Applicants must be below 45 years of age as of 20.10.2026. Applications must be submitted online via the CBSL careers portal on or before 20.10.2026. The selection process includes an assessment and interviews. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. EPF, ETF, and medical benefits are provided.
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