PMO Head

About the Job

Our client, a prestigious bank with a growing network, is looking for energetic, dynamic, and dedicated resources having relevant experience and willing to work in the Project Management Office, Information Technology Division of a Bank for the execution and implementation of the Core Banking Solution and Digital Channels project. The following skills and other criteria are required for the positions. All positions are based at Islamabad / Muzaffarabad AK.

Reporting And Academic Qualification

Reporting to: Divisional Head IT / Projects Sponsoring Committee
Academic/Professional Qualification: Minimum Bachelor degree holder in IT/related discipline from HEC recognized university. Degree in Project Management and / Professional certifications (PMP) or PRINCE2 certification in addition to the graduation will be preferred.

Experience

Overall, 10 years' experience of managing projects and teams including minimum 5 years' experience of Core Banking implementation management covering Managing team of 10-15 resources.

• Financial & deposit products
• Retail banking and banking operations
• Integration and interfacing with allied solution
• Alternate delivery channels (ADCs) such as ATM, mobile banking, internet banking, Card Management systems.

Working experience of multiple and complex IT related projects.

Other Skills And Expertise

• Strong leadership skills and Problem-solving mindset to handle routine project challenges.
• Comprehensive knowledge of banking/ banking applications and Core Banking suits.
• Understanding of e-Channels including but not limited to ATMs, Mobile application and internet banking.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation with technical and non-technical audience of various levels in the organization.
• Excellent analytical, decision making, problem solving, teams, conflict resolution and time management skills
• Standard project management methodologies and best practices for delivery of projects, well versed with waterfall/agile project methodologies
• Develop consolidated end-to-end project plans for complex deliveries
• Ability to use Project management tools/systems for managing projects such as Microsoft Office, MS Project and other related project management tools

Outline Of Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide project management services and overseeing the selected IT projects.
• Ensure proper initiation of Core Banking Solution project and its successful closure through close coordination with vendors' project implementation teams and BAJK internal stakeholders.
• Mentor, train, and guide the organization's project teams as they learn and then adopt project management best practices in their projects.
• Provide a variety of regular updates ranging from weekly status of enterprise projects to an annual report on the organization's progress at institutionalizing project management.
• Plan & track the deliverables throughout project lifecycle.
• Set the standard, provide tools (e.g. tool, templates) and then be the resident advocate and model for good project management practices.
• Keep Business Transformation Team (if exists), ITD, BAJK's management team, BoD, and project management community informed as well as SBP if required.
• Serve as BAJK's authority on IT project/program practices. Integrate project management within enterprise & improve integration of projects within the business and operations groups/divisions.
• Ensure comprehensive project documentation throughout project lifecycle.
• Manage and communicate the project risks & issues proactively to achieve project goals.
• Report project's progress/status in timely & effective manner to the management.
• Analyze gaps and planning improvements in PMO processes, SOPs, systems, workflows, documentation, manuals, guidelines, practices for adding value to the business from different dimensions.

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