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Ref: HP602-1625
Job description / Role
Our client, a leading local bank are currently looking to recruit a program manager for a new project they have coming up in early 2018; the project is an upgrade of their T24 core banking systems which is due to last approximately 12-14 months.
Job Title: Programme Manager
Reporting to: Associate Director
Purpose of the Job:
To plan, execute, and finalise core banking transformation program according to strict deadlines and budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver the project according to plan.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* Develops and maintain full-scale project plan and the associated required resources as well as the identification of dependencies and critical path
* Manages and directs project activities from beginning to end in order to ensure project goals are achieved and that project reporting are performed and communicated on regular basis
* Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team and maintain project risk sheets with the agreed mitigation actions
* Ensures project is completed at a high level of quality, within projected budget, scope and schedule
* Conduct post mortem reviews and document lessons learnt
* Collaborates cross-departmentally to maintain consistency, standards, and inter-dependencies across projects
* Manages inter-dependencies between various projects in coordination with the various Project Managers
* Plans and manages steering committees to provide a high-level snapshot of project status to Sponsor and Executive Team and other key stakeholders
* Leads project teams in applying control/quality assurance management procedures throughout the project
* Leads the engagement with stakeholders to communicate information in a timely and accurate manner
* Combines an in-depth knowledge of the functional area with a broader knowledge of banking operations to deliver project successfully
* Builds a high calibre team to ensure effective capability and capacity to execute project activities across the Bank
* Quickly and effectively understands business challenges and priorities while collaborating with business leaders to identify actions/activities and to translate these into project plan
* Monitors performance of resources against Balanced Scorecard KPIs on a monthly basis
* Ensures proper project governance by complying with department framework
* Provides status on project and acts as an escalation point
* Works with leadership to remove barriers
* Leads project teams in applying control/quality assurance management procedures throughout projects
* Manages vendor performance to ensure consistency, efficiency, and expected results
* Ensures knowledge transfer and handover planning is in place
Typical Experience/Knowledge required for the job:
* Minimum of 10 years of similar experience
* A sound track record in program management and delivery of complex projects
* Proven record in managing a large project team (team of 40+)
* Spearheaded at least 3 core banking upgrade/migration projects
* Preferable experience in Temenos T24 core banking and Islamic Banking
* Professional Certification in the field of relevance from an accredited local or international body
* Excellent communication skills with an outgoing personality and political sensitivity
* Conflict management ability
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills
* Excellent writing and presentation skills
Allegis Group Limited and Aston Carter Limited operate Employment Businesses and Agencies and are companies within the Allegis Group Inc. group of companies, the fourth largest staffing company in the world, (collectively referred to as the "Allegis Group"). TEKsystems and Aerotek are divisions of Allegis Group Limited. Applicant data will be treated in accordance with the Allegis Group's Privacy Notice http://www.allegisgroup.com/Privacy/Default.aspx). By submitting personal data to any company or division within the Allegis Group, the applicant is providing explicit consent to the use of such data by the Allegis Group and to the transfer of such data to and from the Allegis Group companies within the UK, Europe and outside the European Economic Area in connection with the fulfilment of the applicant's voluntary requests, and the fulfilment of other job opportunities that match the applicant's profile, and confirms that they may be contacted about such job opportunities.
Requirements
* Minimum of 10 years of similar experience
* A sound track record in program management and delivery of complex projects
* Proven record in managing a large project team (team of 40+)
* Spearheaded at least 3 core banking upgrade/migration projects
* Preferable experience in Temenos T24 core banking and Islamic Banking
* Professional Certification in the field of relevance from an accredited local or international body
* Excellent communication skills with an outgoing personality and political sensitivity
* Conflict management ability
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills
* Excellent writing and presentation skills
About the Company
Allegis Group retired the "Talent2" name and re-branded its specialist recruitment professionals brand to Aston Carter.
Aston Carter is a distinguished global provider of recruitment services to companies requiring highly specialised business professionals. We have an unrivalled commitment to delivering first class service to our clients and candidates across professional disciplines, including Information Technology, Finance, Sales, Risk, Credit, Compliance, Operations, Marketing, Audit, HR and Engineering. Although we are retiring theTalent2 brand, our continued alignment with your company's business objectives will remain unchanged. As part of Aston Carter, our global presence gives us access to additional high-level talent, solutions and industry trends to better grow with our customers.
With more than 60 offices across Europe, Asia Pacific and North America, Aston Carter provides local, regional and global expertise to drive value and meet our customers' unique needs. Aston Carter is an operating company of Allegis Group, a global talent solutions provider and the world's largest privately owned recruitment firm.