About the Role
The role involves leading and shaping the change agenda across various divisions, including Investment and Transaction Banking, Institutional Banking, Corporate Banking, Treasury, Asset Management, and Global Markets. You will work closely with Group Heads and their teams to prioritize change initiatives aligned with the strategic direction of the organization. This position requires strong project management skills to manage a diverse portfolio of projects, ensuring their interdependencies and resources are effectively coordinated.
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Key Responsibilities
- Shape the change agenda for various divisions by collaborating with Group Heads and their direct reports.
- Manage multiple projects, focusing on interdependencies, resource allocation, and potential changes affecting project priorities.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with senior business unit stakeholders, including Group Heads and external vendors.
- Identify resourcing needs in alignment with the portfolio plan.
- Facilitate Steering Committees with Executive Committee members to ensure strategic changes remain on track for delivery.
- Ensure accuracy of project charters, including change impact assessments, project plans, business requirement documents, and project reviews.
- Consult on business cases and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) strategies, providing guidance to Group Heads and their teams.
- Oversee the translation of business analysis, requirements definition, and business case production into practical implementation.
- Manage senior stakeholders to identify and resolve potential conflicts or disagreements regarding project priorities.
- Design and implement strategies to ensure effective change adoption, including training and communications.
- Ensure appropriate resources are allocated to meet operational and strategic needs.
- Provide coaching and guidance to respective business units or departments to enhance project and change management effectiveness.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information related to the Bank and ongoing or future projects.
- Comply with the latest guidelines from the Central Bank of UAE.
- Contribute to successful internal audits and ensure timely closure of audit points through procedure realignment.
Requirements
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree required; a postgraduate degree in business management is preferred.
- At least 8 years of banking experience is necessary.
- Ideally, 10+ years of relevant experience in projects/change management within financial institutions.
