Technical Program Manager (TPM) - Data Projects

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GX Bank Berhad - the Grab-led Digital Bank - is the FIRST digital bank in Malaysia, approved by BNM to commence operations. We aim to leverage technology and innovation to serve the financial needs of the unserved and underserved individuals, and micro and small medium enterprises.

We are driven by our shared purpose and passion to bring positive transformation to the banking industry, starting with solutions that address the financial struggles of Malaysians and businesses.

Get To Know The Role

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join our Data team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in data engineering, data science, and program management with a keen ability to deliver complex data projects across multiple teams. The TPM will work closely with data engineers, data scientists, business stakeholders, and leadership to ensure seamless execution of data projects, meeting both technical and business objectives.

Program Management & Delivery

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of complex data projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and budget.
• Develop project roadmaps, define milestones, and track progress against the plan.
• Manage project risks, dependencies, and cross-functional communication.
  
  

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact between engineering, analytics, product, and business teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, set expectations, and provide updates on project status.
• Translate business needs into technical specifications and project plans.
  
  

Data Strategy & Execution

• Work closely with the Data Engineering and Analytics teams to define data architecture, data pipelines, and technical strategies for data integration and management.
• Ensure adherence to data governance and data quality standards across all data projects.
• Drive implementation of data solutions that enable business insights and decision-making.
  
  

Technical Oversight & Guidance

• Provide technical leadership and guidance for the successful design and implementation of data platforms and analytics solutions.
• Assist in troubleshooting technical issues and guide the team in using best practices in data management.
• Be proactive in identifying and driving improvements to the data platform and infrastructure.
  
  

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, schedules, risk logs, and post-project reviews.
• Develop and present regular status reports, metrics, and executive summaries to leadership and key stakeholders.
  
  

The Must Haves

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in technical program management, specifically managing complex data-related projects.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams in the successful delivery of large-scale data initiatives.
• Strong understanding of data engineering concepts, data warehousing, ETL/ELT processes, and cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Proficiency with data management tools, project management software (e.g., Jira, Confluence), and data visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Working knowledge of SQL, Python, or other scripting languages is a plus.
• Project Management Skills:
• Excellent organisational, prioritization, and communication skills.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum project management methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.