I am a results-driven Project Manager with 7+ years delivering fintech and digital banking solutions. I have led complex technical initiatives including middleware revamps, instant payment platforms, and API integrations, always aligning technology with business objectives. I am a Google-Certified Project Manager skilled in Agile methodologies, cross-functional leadership, and driving improvements in uptime, security, and compliance. I strive to simplify complex problems, coach diverse teams, and deliver measurable outcomes that boost reliability and customer experience. My approach combines strategic thinking with hands-on collaboration across IT, business units, and external partners to ensure feasible, scalable banking solutions.

MUHAMMAD SOHAIB

I am a results-driven Project Manager with 7+ years delivering fintech and digital banking solutions. I have led complex technical initiatives including middleware revamps, instant payment platforms, and API integrations, always aligning technology with business objectives. I am a Google-Certified Project Manager skilled in Agile methodologies, cross-functional leadership, and driving improvements in uptime, security, and compliance. I strive to simplify complex problems, coach diverse teams, and deliver measurable outcomes that boost reliability and customer experience. My approach combines strategic thinking with hands-on collaboration across IT, business units, and external partners to ensure feasible, scalable banking solutions.

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I am a results-driven Project Manager with 7+ years delivering fintech and digital banking solutions. I have led complex technical initiatives including middleware revamps, instant payment platforms, and API integrations, always aligning technology with business objectives. I am a Google-Certified Project Manager skilled in Agile methodologies, cross-functional leadership, and driving improvements in uptime, security, and compliance.

I strive to simplify complex problems, coach diverse teams, and deliver measurable outcomes that boost reliability and customer experience. My approach combines strategic thinking with hands-on collaboration across IT, business units, and external partners to ensure feasible, scalable banking solutions.

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Language

English
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Urdu
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Panjabi, Punjabi
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Work Experience

Senior Officer, Enterprise Project Management at MCB Bank Ltd
September 1, 2022 - Present
Leading strategic digital transformation programs including middleware revamp, RAAST G2P payments, and biometric authentication initiatives; delivering improved uptime, transaction integrity, and regulatory readiness.
Officer, Applications Administration (EBS) at Allied Bank Ltd
April 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022
Maintained 99.9% uptime for mission-critical banking applications; administered Oracle WebLogic servers; led patch deployment, release management, and performance tuning; collaborated with IT teams to enhance system reliability.
Officer, ADC Projects & Implementation at Bank of Punjab
October 1, 2018 - March 31, 2022
Led end-to-end implementation of major digital banking and payment projects (RAAST Instant Payments, SMS Banking); conducted SIT/UAT, performance analysis, and cross-team rollout across multiple vendors.
Officer, Application Administration (EBS) at Allied Bank Ltd
April 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Maintained 99.9% uptime and operational continuity for mission-critical banking applications. Administered Oracle WebLogic servers and conducted root cause analysis for production issues. Oversaw patch deployment, release management, and performance tuning for middleware systems. Collaborated with IT infrastructure teams to enhance application reliability and service delivery.
Senior Officer, Enterprise Project Management at MCB Bank Limited
September 1, 2022 - Present
Led digital transformation initiatives including middleware revamp and RAAST Instant Payments (P2P, G2P, P2M), improving transaction processing efficiency. Delivered multiple high-impact projects achieving 99.9% system uptime and ensuring regulatory compliance. Collaborated with engineering teams to validate designs, estimate effort, and ensure feasibility. Developed BRDs, FSDs, UAT plans, and technical documentation for deployment. Established KPIs for performance monitoring and cost optimization. Managed vendor relationships and cross-functional teams. Implemented biometric authentication to enhance security and customer experience.
Officer, Application Administration (EBS) at Allied Bank Limited
April 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Maintained 99.9% uptime for Oracle WebLogic-based banking applications supporting high transaction volumes. Conducted root-cause analysis and performance tuning, reducing incidents. Managed patch deployment, release management, and middleware optimization to ensure operational resilience.
Officer, ADC Projects & Implementation at The Bank of Punjab
October 1, 2018 - March 1, 2022
Led end-to-end implementation of RAAST Instant Payments (P2P) and SMS Banking for 2M+ customers. Executed SIT/UAT, regression testing, and performance analysis to ensure zero-defect deployments. Provided 24/7 service monitoring and maintained high availability; coordinated integrations between business teams, vendors, and compliance stakeholders.

Education

BSc Computer Science at Virtual University of Pakistan
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Virtual University of Pakistan
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

Google Project Management Certificate
January 11, 2030 - December 6, 2025
Agile Project Management Certificate
January 11, 2030 - December 6, 2025
Managing Linux Systems Certificate
January 11, 2030 - December 6, 2025
Google Project Management - Coursera
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Agile Project Management - Google / Coursera
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Managing Linux Systems - Coursera
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Google Project Management Certificate
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
Agile Project Management
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
Information Security
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
Health, Safety & Environment
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
Business Writing
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
Conflict Management
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
Project Management Tracker (Google Sheets)
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education

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