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Ref: GP618-76
Job description / Role
Purpose:
To head the Project Management Office within the Strategy & Planning Dept. Build the PMO structure, governance, and work flow. Lead the execution of the Bank’s strategy by supporting the implementation of c-level strategic projects, across the bank’s business and support divisions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Lead the execution of strategic projects. Act as role model, and provide direct project management mentoring/ support as necessary to other project team members.
• Ensure all strategy related projects are executed on time and manage the relationship with different stakeholders.
• Review / analyze all ad hoc projects submitted to the PMO, raise recommendation to the HS&P.
• Support the ongoing enhancement of the PMO as guided by HS&P, including activities related to the management of the strategic portfolio of projects.
• Developing key bank-wide initiatives such as annual planning and performance management (KPI) exercises.
• Provide guidance and assistance to the business units in implementing operational plans and roadmaps.
• Participate in the annual strategic planning for effective strategy implementation.
• Assist the HS&P in translating the strategic plan into operational plan and provide support to effectively drive the performance of the operational business units.
• Advise the HS&P concerning potential strategic risks arising out of operations’ performance.
• Review business cases, business proposals, etc. and provide key insights, suggestions, etc. for decision making.
• Assist the HS&P in implementation of Department wise of major initiatives and projects and act as a contact point and communication channel with the functional units.
• Lead the implementation of special projects through a cross functional team and drive project implementation.
• Identification and resolution of co-ordination and communication issues.
• Develop cross-functional teams, where necessary, for implementation, reporting and escalation of risks.
• Provide support on project management tools and methodologies and review exceptions (detailed tracking and monitoring to be done by project owners within relevant functions).
• Identify, quantify and follow up project risk/ delays, identify potential solutions.
• Ensure projects master list is maintained and appropriate reporting is provided to management committees.
• Ensure that the HS&P’s office respond to operational requests within reasonable timeframe and bring to the HS&P’s attention all issues of importance.
• Work closely with all CXOs and planners in the operating units to ensure alignment with HS&P’s expectations.
• Perform any other duties or responsibilities that are consistent with the role as assigned by HS&P.
Requirements
Education & Experience:
Education:
• Masters or Bachelors degree
Professional / Technical Qualifications / Diplomas:
• Project Management Professional or PRINCE 2.
Experience:
• 12 years of work experience
• 8 to 10 years of senior management experience (managing operations performance).
• Consulting background is a plus.
Specialist Skills Required for the Job:
• Strong financial and business analysis capabilities.
• Strong Business analysis and requirement gathering skills.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Strong analytical and observational skills.
• Project Management skills.
• Excellent People Management skills.
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills.
About the Company
Founded in 1991, Commercial Bank International is an award winning full-service commercial and retail bank offering simple and easy-to-understand products and services.
Our aim is to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace where talent is recognized and developed. At CBI we will give you the opportunities you need to get more from your job. We'll help you grow and progress by acknowledging your talent, and rewarding you well. In return you'll give us your energy, enthusiasm and the drive to deliver results.
That way, we all have a promising future.