Project Owner - Temenos Implementation Projects @ Aspire Systems

Experience:

10+ years in Banking IT Services with strong exposure to Temenos Products (Core Banking and Digital) implementations

Job Summary:

Aspire Systems is looking for a Project Owner to manage the day-to-day execution of Temenos implementation projects within a specific region. Reporting to the Delivery Owner, the Project Owner will be responsible for driving project execution, coordinating with internal and client stakeholders, and ensuring timely delivery with quality and compliance to contractual commitments.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 5 years direct experience in Temenos Transact implementation projects as project owner
• Must have track record of taking customers live on both on-premise and Temenos SaaS deployments
• Experience with Temenos Infinity (Digital) solutions including onboarding, digital servicing, or origination
• Demonstrated experience in managing core or digital banking projects in a client-facing role
• Good understanding of implementation life cycle phases, especially in package-based delivery
• Strong coordination skills to work across cross-functional teams and vendor environments
• Solid communication, stakeholder management, and documentation skills
• Hands-on experience with project tracking tools like JIRA, MS Project, or equivalent
• Exposure to both Agile and Waterfall delivery models
• A passion for delivering on time, with quality and operational discipline
• Willingness to travel to the assigned region as per project needs
• Willingness to take up Temenos Implementation Methodology (TIM) certification and at least one functional certification in a Temenos product group

Education:

Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

PMP / CSM certification is a plus

Reporting Line:

Reports to: Delivery Owner Temenos Implementation Projects

Why Aspire Systems?

Work with a high-performing team focused on delivering excellence in Temenos implementations across the banking landscape. At Aspire, youll have the opportunity to grow with structured mentorship, access to certification programs, and a strong project governance framework that empowers delivery success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day execution of assigned Temenos implementation projects
• Translate delivery plans into actionable workstreams and manage delivery schedules
• Collaborate with functional and technical leads to align effort with project milestones
• Drive daily project operations, including scope tracking, resource planning, and issue resolution
• Facilitate internal status meetings and client working group discussions
• Prepare and maintain detailed project documentation, including RAID logs and progress dashboards
• Escalate risks and dependencies promptly to the Delivery Owner with mitigation proposals
• Ensure quality control and alignment with Aspire's Temenos implementation standards
• Support UAT coordination, deployment planning, and early life support activities