- Manage assigned portfolio of projects in accordance with the IT Project management
methodology to ensure successful execution of the project as measured by set goals and customer satisfaction.
- Build and maintain strong and effective relationship with all other related departments and units to achieve the successful project completion.
- Build effective communications and manage vendor engagements to ensure contractual obligations are met at both ends.
- Coordinate between various departments within IT to ensure the progress of the ongoing projects.
- Effectively communicate relevant project information to superiors and peers.
- Report project progress and problems to management on a timely basis.
- Prepare the project initiation reports, project status reports, project closure reports and all other requisite reports on a timely basis and communicate appropriately.
- Minimize risk exposure by managing the scope and mitigating risk across projects.
- Conduct/participate in team and client meetings, ensure team direction and objectivity.
- Handle difficult project personnel situations directly, using appropriate discretion, and in liaison with the Human Capital function.
- Understand system internals, architecture and limitations in deciding on methods of problem solving.
- Provide timely and accurate information to the external and internal auditors and the Compliance function as and when required.
- Ensure protection and security of project and other information from any unauthorized access within the overall security policy of the Group.
- Ensure high standards of confidentiality to safeguard commercially sensitive information.
- Identify areas for professional development of self and act to enhance professional development.
Education/Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree.
- Certification in Project Management (PMI).
- MBA or Masters Degree is a plus.
- Minimum 8 years' experience in in managing IT projects in banking and financial services.
- Training courses and certification in systems technology, management and banking is a plus
Required Special Skills:
- Strong project management skills.
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- Strong analytical, problem solving, decision-making and financial management skills.
- Self-driven with well-developed leadership, motivational and team-building skills.
- Ability and willingness to learn and adapt.