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# Project Manager – Data Management & Transformation at Capco

- **Company:** Capco
- **Location:** Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- **Posted:** 2026-09-14
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/capco/jobs/8200755

## Job description

## About Capco

Capco is a global business and technology consultancy dedicated exclusively to the financial services industry. Our consultants bring innovative thinking together with deep, first‑hand industry experience to help clients solve their most complex business and technology challenges.

We partner with leading banks, capital markets firms, and wealth & investment managers to deliver transformation across finance, risk & compliance, regulatory change, and technology. With offices across major financial centres in North America, Europe, and APAC, Capco offers the opportunity to work on large‑scale, high‑impact programmes that shape the future of financial services.

At Capco, collaboration, delivery excellence, and entrepreneurship define how we work and succeed.

Project Manager – Data Management & Transformation

## THE ROLE

The Project Manager – Data Management & Transformation will lead the delivery of strategic data initiatives, with a focus on Data Quality (DQ) remediation, data management capabilities, and enterprise data transformation programmes. The role is responsible for coordinating cross-functional teams, managing project plans, and driving execution across business and technology stakeholders.

The successful candidate will bring strong programme and project management expertise, coupled with practical experience delivering data-focused initiatives involving data quality improvement, data lineage, data models, system design, and data governance capabilities.

## Key Responsibilities

1. Project & Programme Delivery

- Lead the end-to-end delivery of data management and transformation initiatives.
- Develop and manage integrated project plans, milestones, delivery schedules, and critical paths.
- Coordinate activities across business, data, technology, architecture, and vendor teams.
- Drive project execution from mobilisation through implementation and transition.
- Ensure delivery aligns with agreed scope, timelines, budget, and quality objectives.

1. Data Transformation & Data Quality Initiatives

- Manage programmes focused on Data Quality (DQ) remediation and continuous data quality improvement.
- Coordinate initiatives related to data governance, data lineage, metadata management, and master data management.
- Support the implementation of enterprise data management frameworks and capabilities.
- Track and monitor data-related deliverables, dependencies, and remediation activities.
- Ensure alignment between business objectives and data management outcomes.

1. Stakeholder & Vendor Management

- Partner with business stakeholders, data owners, technology teams, architects, and external vendors.
- Facilitate project governance meetings, working groups, and steering forums.
- Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure effective communication across all project participants.
- Escalate risks, issues, and decision points appropriately to leadership teams.

1. Risk, Issue & Dependency Management

- Maintain and manage RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies).
- Identify project delivery risks and drive mitigation plans.
- Manage dependencies across multiple workstreams and transformation initiatives.
- Establish project controls and reporting mechanisms to support effective governance.

1. Data & Technology Delivery Coordination

- Work closely with data architects, solution architects, business analysts, and engineering teams.
- Support the delivery of initiatives relating to:
- Data Models
- Data Lineage
- Data Governance
- Data Quality Frameworks
- System Design
- Data Integration
- Data Platforms
- Ensure technical deliverables remain aligned with business requirements and programme objectives.

1. Governance, Reporting & Financial Management

- Prepare project status reports, dashboards, and executive updates.
- Manage project budgets, forecasts, and resource plans.
- Monitor project performance against key delivery metrics and milestones.
- Support programme governance and executive decision-making through timely reporting and escalation management.

Required Experience & Qualifications

- 8-12+ years of experience in Project Management, Programme Management, or Transformation Delivery.Proven experience delivering Data Management, Data Governance, or Data Transformation programmes.Strong experience managing Data Quality (DQ) remediation initiatives.Experience delivering projects involving:

- Data Lineage
- Data Models
- Data Governance
- Metadata Management
- Data Integration
- Enterprise Data Platforms
- System Design

Experience coordinating multiple business and technology workstreams.Experience working in large-scale enterprise transformation environments.Financial Services, Banking, Insurance, or highly regulated industry experience is preferred.

Success Profile

The ideal candidate is a highly organised and delivery-focused Project Manager with a strong track record of managing enterprise data transformation initiatives. They excel at coordinating diverse stakeholder groups, driving remediation programmes, managing complex dependencies, and ensuring successful implementation of data management capabilities that improve data quality, governance, and business decision-making.

Why Join Capco?

- Work exclusively with leading financial services clients on high‑impact programmes
- Be part of a globally connected consulting firm with strong APAC growth momentum
- Operate in an entrepreneurial, collaborative culture with clear accountability and ownership
- Accelerate your career through exposure to complex transformations and senior stakeholders

## About Capco

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Capco is a global management and technology consultancy specializing in the financial services and energy industries, known for its deep industry expertise and entrepreneurial culture.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Wholly owned subsidiary of Wipro Limited since 2021)
- **Headquarters**: London, England, United Kingdom
- **Founded**: 1998
- **Founders**: Rob Heyvaert

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Financial services (banking, payments, capital markets, wealth & asset management, insurance) and energy
- **Target customers**: Large enterprises in highly regulated sectors (B2B/Enterprise)
- **Mission/Purpose statement**: “Do something different by combining deep industry expertise, strong consulting fundamentals, real innovation, and a relentless focus on client impact.” [capco.com](https://www.capco.com/about-us)

## Products & Services
Capco delivers consulting services rather than standalone products. Major service areas include:

- **Banking & Payments**: Digital banking transformation, core modernization, payments advisory.
- **Capital Markets**: Technology and data transformation, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance.
- **Wealth & Asset Management**: Customer relationship enhancement, operational scalability, control environment strengthening.
- **Insurance**: M&A support, technology innovation, profitability improvement.
- **Energy**: Commodity trading and risk management, energy transition, utilities transformation.

All services are delivered as **management and technology consulting** engagements.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (acquired by Wipro in March 2021 for $1.45 billion) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/capco)
- **Key Metric (Private)**: Total headcount of ~5,930 (9.2% YoY growth); 670 active job postings [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/capco)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: **Wipro Limited** (parent company); earlier investor **Thomas Weisel Partners** (led $80M PE round in 2000)
- **Growth Signals**: +9.2% headcount growth year-over-year; +30.5% LinkedIn follower growth (530,600 followers); recruitment volume up 10.4% quarterly [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/capco)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep domain expertise** across financial services and energy – nearly three decades of focused experience.
- **Expert-led, AI‑infused** delivery model that embeds technology and AI into every engagement.
- **Strong brand and alumni network** (graduates of Capco work at UBS, Accenture, HSBC, etc.) – signals talent development and industry connections.
- **Low bureaucracy, entrepreneurial culture** – flat hierarchies encourage ownership and client impact.

## Strategic Focus
- Embedding AI and data as core enablers across all consulting work (“AI is not an add‑on – it is a core part of how we shape, build, and deliver value” [capco.com](https://www.capco.com/about-us)).
- Continuing to expand in energy consulting alongside core financial services.
- Driving measurable outcomes and lasting value for clients while maintaining a people‑first culture.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “Be Yourself at Work” (#BYAW) is a foundational value promoting inclusion, authenticity, and belonging. Minimal hierarchy and entrepreneurial freedom are emphasized. [capco.com](https://www.capco.com/about-us/our-culture-and-values)
- **Learning & Development**: Structured programs from entry‑level Associate Talent Program (ATP) to experienced hire tracks; mentorship and hands‑on client exposure.
- **Wellbeing**: Wellbeing@Capco program integrated into culture; benefits designed to support work‑life balance. [capco.com](https://www.capco.com/about-us/our-culture-and-values)
- **Remote/Hybrid**: Not explicitly stated, but global offices in 43 countries suggest hybrid presence; role‑dependent.
- **Notable perks**: Global mobility opportunities, comprehensive benefits, flat structure allowing early responsibility.

## Sources
1. [capco.com](https://www.capco.com/) – Company overview
2. [capco.com - About Us](https://www.capco.com/about-us) – History, leadership, vision
3. [capco.com - Careers](https://www.capco.com/careers) – Culture, learning, benefits
4. [capco.com - Culture & Values](https://www.capco.com/about-us/our-culture-and-values) – ESG, #BYAW, wellbeing
5. [linkedin.com/company/capco](https://www.linkedin.com/company/capco) – Headcount, funding, acquisitions, recruitment data

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