Project Manager. (PMO)

Job Summary

As a Project Manager, you will enable governance and execution of projects, monitor and improve processes, and support the storage/backup team by applying relevant tools, templates, and best practices within an Agile and DevOps framework.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Bank’s program and project management frameworks and methodologies to ensure consistent delivery across the portfolio using appropriate tools, processes, and practices
• Collaborate with senior management to update and execute delivery plans, including setting up project information, budgets, resources, and deliverables
• Provide timely and relevant updates on project progress to maintain governance and ensure compliance with tollgates
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure accuracy in financial reporting and monitor actuals against budget
• Facilitate key project planning activities such as Book of Work processes, providing process support, reporting, and reconciliation to ‘Change the Bank’ (CTB) and RTB leads
• Deliver executive-level reporting on progress against cost, schedule, risks, issues, and benefits to meet stakeholder requirements
• Proactively identify and escalate key delivery risks and issues to the Program Manager, offering an independent assessment of project and program health
• Collaborate closely with the Bank’s central PMO teams to ensure consistency in PMO standards and promote cross-business initiatives
• Adhere to established company processes including change management, incident management, and problem management
• Serve as Scrum Master as needed, supporting Agile delivery and adapting to hybrid project delivery models

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Experience working in a Technology PMO within a large Financial Institution or Bank
• Understanding of Investment Banking, particularly Global Markets
• Experience managing project financials and formulating resourcing strategies
• Experience handling IT-related audit and compliance issues
• Minimum 4-6 years of experience delivering projects in a project management capacity
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders and team members
• Good understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and technology program delivery methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to assess and mitigate program risks and dependencies
• Ability to work effectively in an international, matrixed organization with diverse senior stakeholders
• Organized and detail-oriented with flexibility to adapt to changing environments