The company is seeking a Project Manager for its GTB Digital Transformation initiative within the Corporate & Investment Banking Group. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end project activities associated with a large-scale transformation program. This role will focus on delivering comprehensive project management outputs that involve centralizing business, functional, operational, and technical aspects of the program.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain the Program Master Plan incorporating all initiatives defined as pillars of the transformation program.
- Create detailed Project Plans for each initiative, defining milestones, resource allocation, timelines, and contingency actions.
- Facilitate coordination among stakeholders and present recommendations to the Steering Committee.
- Oversee all aspects of project execution, including design, development, testing, rollout, and stabilization.
- Manage vendor relationships, ensuring coordinated activities and outputs.
- Implement a customer engagement strategy throughout the project process, supporting a seamless customer journey.
- Collaborate across various departments to ensure alignment and integration of ongoing digital initiatives.
- Provide leadership in digital technology, ensuring best practices in Continuous Delivery, Cloud Strategy, and agile methodologies.
- Maintain clear and organized reporting practices, ensuring all project stakeholders are informed of progress, risks, and achievements.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in PMO, managing complex end-to-end systems implementations.
- Expertise in digital trends and experience implementing innovative solutions.
- Proficiency in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies, with a strong background in PMO-specific tools.
- Experience managing cross-border teams and a strong understanding of banking products and services are advantageous.
- Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering customer-oriented solutions.
Language Requirements:
- Proficiency in English is expected; knowledge of Arabic or other relevant languages would be beneficial.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead transformative projects within one of the leading banking groups in the UAE.
