About the Role
The role involves owning business-IT alignment for Corporate and SME banking initiatives, including the SME transformation program. You will be responsible for building business cases that balance business value with delivery feasibility, working closely with Corporate/SME business owners and IT Delivery, and tracking initiatives through to delivery.
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Key Responsibilities
- Partner with Corporate and SME business unit heads to identify, shape, and prioritize initiatives
- Build end-to-end business cases: rationale, expected benefits, cost estimates, delivery feasibility
- Translate Corporate/SME business requirements into scope that IT Delivery can plan and estimate, and translate delivery constraints back into business trade-offs
- Own the initiative lifecycle from intake through business case approval, tracking progress against plan
- Coordinate with vendors and consultants on proposals, Statements of Work (SOWs), and feasibility assessments; own vendor governance
- Prepare initiative documentation and status updates for management
- Identify and escalate risks, issues, and dependencies proactively
- Keep Corporate and SME initiatives aligned with the bank's strategy program
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field; MBA is a plus
- Strong understanding of corporate and SME banking products, lending, and onboarding processes
- Proven experience in building business cases that bridge business value and IT delivery
- PMP or equivalent certification preferred
- Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic
- Familiarity with SAMA regulatory requirements relevant to corporate/SME segments
Years of Experience
5-8 years in project management, business analysis, or business relationship management in corporate or SME banking.
