Lead Project manager. (12 months contract)

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Are you ready to lead transformative change in the heart of global financial operations? We are seeking a driven individual who can effectively lead change initiatives, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure the successful execution of projects aligned with our Intelligent Process Model.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow prescribed principles, templates, and guidelines to support Project and Change Management capability across CIB Operations.
• Lead the allocated portfolio across all change initiatives to drive impactful execution aligned with our Intelligent Process Model.
• Influence and coordinate across CIB Operations, Technology, Business, and geographies as needed to ensure successful project implementation.
• Establish effective and ongoing communication channels across projects to create synergy and alignment for internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate a complete understanding of organizational process assets and enterprise environmental factors.
• Manage project scope effectively, ensuring alignment with allocated budgets and reserves.
• Develop efficient project schedules, ensuring alignment with allocated timelines.
• Ensure delivery of value across all project elements and uphold quality standards.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and issues effectively.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers as required.
• Manage stakeholder relationships across various levels.
• Navigate complex internal and external dependencies to drive impactful delivery of the portfolio, aligned with CIB Ops future state.
• Ensure effective project closure and handover processes.

Critical Focus Areas in the Intelligent Transformation Value Chain: 

1. *Decide:* Combine thought leadership with relevant tools & frameworks to influence critical program decisions and planning at a portfolio level.
2. *Execute:* Leverage and nurture networks to ensure efficient and continuously improving delivery across the portfolio.
3. *Realise Value:* Uphold a data-driven approach to benefits realization across the portfolio.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Project Management, or related field; master’s degree preferred.
• PMP or equivalent certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, preferably within the financial services industry.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects and portfolios.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.

Critical Behavioral Competencies:

• Making decisions
• Adopting practical approaches
• Exploring possibilities

Critical Technical Competencies:

• Strategic thinking
• Results-focused
• Driving decisions with data