Senior Manager IT Applications

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Location: National Capital District, Papua New Guinea

Industry: IT

Job ID: #28147

Date Posted: 14th August 2026

Source: www.pngworkforce.com

Lead critical banking technology platforms
Drive digital transformation and automation
Shape secure, scalable application services

About the Company

Our client is a leading financial services organisation with a strong presence in Papua New Guinea. The organisation is focused on delivering secure, innovative and customer-centric financial solutions through technology and operational excellence.

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, the Senior Manager IT Applications will provide strategic and operational leadership across the organisation's application environment. The role will oversee core banking, digital channels, switching, integrations and application services while driving transformation, resilience and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and execute the enterprise IT applications strategy
Lead application development, support and lifecycle management
Drive digital transformation, automation and emerging technology adoption
Oversee core banking, digital channels, switching and API integrations
Establish application performance, service and operational standards
Manage technology risk, compliance, security and PCI-DSS requirements
Lead vendor relationships, budgets, DR, HA and BCP readiness

Key Requirements & Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science or related discipline
8+ years' IT applications experience, including 3+ years in leadership
Strong hands-on knowledge of core banking platforms
Experience with card, transaction processing and lifecycle systems
Strong knowledge of SQL, Oracle, MongoDB and data management
Experience with API gateways, integrations, ISO 8583 and ISO 20022
Strong leadership, project management and stakeholder capabilities

This is an opportunity to lead with impact, shape strategy, and drive meaningful change through data. If this sounds like you, please register your interest by clicking "APPLY NOW" and submitting your most recent CV in Microsoft Word format.

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Phone:+675 320 2185

Address:United Church Building, Ground Floor, Douglas Street, Downtown, Port Moresby, National Capital District, Papua New Guinea

Website:http://www.peopleconnexion.com/png

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