• Manage, facilitate, control and support the smooth and accurate execution of Bank projects according to processes, procedures and policies as outlined in the approved project and program delivery framework.
• Implement the day-to-day operations assigned for the EPMO to ensure compliance with the established standards and procedures.
• Develop project scope, approach, project charter, project plan, and conduct post implementation reviews alongside functional areas.
• Responsible for streamlined execution of managed projects by leading delivery, scope, timelines & budget.
• Responsible for time, cost, resource, risk management and vendor relationships management across managed projects.
• Manage, track and report on the health of all elements of the project plan, change control, issues and risks; maintain regular communication with all project stakeholder groups.
• Directly liaise with stakeholders across functional areas to support initiative development and prioritization within the function.
• Provide regular reports to all stakeholders and keep them engaged through project design and delivery.
• Ensure that all deliverables to business units & vendors are high quality and in line with stakeholder expectations.
• Ensure compliance with EPMO standards and processes in assigned projects through all lifecycle stages.
• Create all project documents using agreed EPMO templates and help mobilize project team during project initiation.
• Proactively manage project task/activity timelines for milestone completion and critical path management.
• Manage assigned time of EPMO Business Analysts (BAs); train them in PM tools and techniques.
• Monitor the execution progress of the tasks assigned to project team members against timeline and scope to confirm acceptance or potential deviation from approved scope and plan.
• Track and report progress of projects and assumes ownership for the resolution of issues, escalating complex problems for management decision. Monitor the actual costs against budget and provides analytical information to the Project Steering Committee and EPMO.
• Manage external vendors and/or internal developers to achieve the agreed outcomes of the project according to agreed scope.
• Review and evaluate submitted project deliverables for completeness and alignment with stated work objectives.
• Prepare presentations to Project Steering Committee regarding the project development process, cost and potential issues identified and actions implemented, so as to provide a clear picture regarding the execution of the project and facilitate any decision making required.
• Review the invoices provided from vendors regarding the execution of tasks proceeds to the assessment of the deliverable so as to authorize the payment or rejection of the invoice.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of processes and practices taking into account ‘international best practice’, improvement of business processes, cost reduction and productivity improvement.

Reporting

• Prepare timely and accurate progress reports to meet company and department requirements, policies and standards.

Safety, Quality & Environment

• Comply with all relevant safety, quality and environmental management policies, procedures and controls to ensure a healthy and safe work environment.

Job Details

Preferred Candidate