Transformation Portfolio Lead

Overview

Transformation Portfolio Lead

Job Purpose

Key Responsibilities

• Shaping the change agenda for WBG (including but not limited to Investment and Transaction Banking, Institutional Banking, Corporate Banking) as well as Treasury, Asset Management & Global Markets, working with Group Heads and their direct reports to prioritize key change initiatives in line with the strategic direction of the company.
• Managing a portfolio of multiple projects – managing their interdependencies, resourcing and any proposed changes which may affect project priorities.
• Tracking and monitoring all tier 1 projects & oversight on Tier 2 projects for WBG (including but not limited to Investment and Transaction Banking, Institutional Banking, Corporate Banking) as well as Treasury, Asset Management & Global Markets.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all senior business unit stakeholders including Group Heads and external vendors as required and ensuring effective portfolio communications
• Identifying resourcing needs in line with the portfolio plan
• Facilitating Steering Committees with Executive Committee membership to ensure strategically important changes to remain on track for delivery
• Ensure accuracy of project charters (including change impact assessments and project plans), business requirement documents and project reviews
• Consulting on business cases and UAT strategies undertaken by the business units and advising Group Heads and direct reports on same.
• Overseeing translation of business analysis, requirements definition and business case production into practical implementation
• Managing senior stakeholders in uncovering and resolving potential conflicts or disagreements about project priorities
• Designing effective strategies to ensure change adoption (e.g. Training and Communications)
• Ensuring portfolio resources are appropriate to enable the necessary operational and strategic capabilies.
• Providing coaching and guidance to the respective BU / Department to enhance the effectiveness of project and change management and supporting governance within the BU / Department
• Ensure access to sensitive information pertaining to the Bank, and ongoing and future projects are maintained in strict confidence
• Comply with the latest guidelines of the Central Bank of UAE
• Contribute to successful internal audits and ensure timely closure of audit points through realignment of procedures.

Experience & Academic Qualification

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree, Post graduate in business management is a plus
• Minimum 8 years of banking experience
• Preferably 10+ years of relevant experience in projects / change management; within financial institutions.
• Excellent understanding of project management fundamentals (Prince2/PMP certification is a plus)
• Hands-on knowledge and experience executing and managing complex cross functional support and control groups banking projects
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Able to multi-task and work under stress in a fast-paced environments
• Analytical and detail-oriented
• Capable of shuffling priorities as needed
• Proven experience of translating business analysis, requirements definition and business case production into practical implementat
• Proven capability to manage stakeholders at all levels and maintain effective working relationships.