Project Manager | People’s Bank

About the role

People’s Bank is hiring a Project Manager on a contract basis. The Project Manager plans, runs and delivers technology projects on time, within scope and budget, and to the bank’s quality, risk and compliance standards.

About the employer

People’s Bank has served customers in Sri Lanka for over six decades and says it has the largest customer base among the country’s banks. The Project Manager post is in its non-banking stream.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage end-to-end project delivery, including scope, schedules, resources and milestones
• Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with vendors
• Identify and manage project risks, issues and dependencies
• Provide regular status updates, reports and governance documentation
• Meet PMO, regulatory and audit requirements

Requirements

• Sri Lankan citizenship
• A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field from a university, or a degree-awarding institution recognised by the University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka
• An internationally recognised Project Management certification
• 3 to 5 years of project management experience, preferably in banking or financial services
• Experience in digital, payments or regulatory projects
• Strong knowledge of agile, waterfall or hybrid methodologies
• Proven ability to manage budgets, timelines, risks and multiple priorities
• Age preferably below 45 years as at the closing date of applications

Terms and pay

Shortlisted applicants are called for an interview, and the appointment is on a contract basis. The post is in the non-banking stream at a level equivalent to Deputy Manager (3-II), with performance evaluated annually. The bank says remuneration is negotiable and depends on qualifications and experience. It gives no figure and names no work location.

How to apply

Fill in the application form on the Career page of the People’s Bank website (www.peoplesbank.lk/our-careers) on or before 26 October 2026. The bank sends an email confirmation when it receives an application. If none arrives within a reasonable time, call 011 3741421 or 011 3741420.

Applications sent by post, email or any other route are disregarded, and canvassing in any form disqualifies a candidate. The bank can change the number of vacancies, or postpone or cancel the recruitment. HR office: Deputy General Manager (Human Resources), People’s Tower, Level 14, No. 374, Dr. Colvin R. de Silva Mawatha, Colombo 02.