Senior Associate Group IT Project Portfolio Management (Qatarization)

Job Summary

Main Responsibilities **A. Shareholder & Financial

• Seek ways to maximize revenue through better PMO practices and data driven insights. Manage and achieve revenue goals set for projects.
• Implements KPI's and best practices for Senior Associate IT Project Management -
• Promote cost consciousness and efficiency and enhance productivity, to minimise cost, avoid waste, and optimise benefits for the bank.

B. Customer (Internal & External)

• Maintain relations with the project recipient for progress reporting and project evaluation.
• Assist the project managers in all project related matters (collection of data, liaison with project managers, preparation of relevant material and information)
• Assist in preparing training material and rolling out the training on the project management methodology
• Assist in conducting the training to Project Managers the usage of Project Management tools
• Support in the preparation of management information reports on all planned and ongoing projects
• Provide timely and accurate information to the external and internal auditors and the Compliance function as and when required.
• To assist customers in all their queries on Bank's product and seek solution to their requests.
• Maintain activities in accordance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with internal departments/units to achieve improvements in turn-around time.
• Build and maintain strong/effective relationships with related departments/units to achieve the Group's objectives.
• Provide timely/accurate data to external/internal Auditors, Compliance, Financial Control and Risk when required.

C. Internal (Processes, Products, Regulatory)

• Prepare and publish reports against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to successfully monitor and track the IT projects
• Assist in the maintenance of an inventory of projects and CAPEX spend incl. all related and necessary documentation and information
• Assist and support in the development of any new documentation, project control and reporting templates
• Participate and support in the set up and running of relevant project/ team meetings as and when required
• Coordinate between various departments within IT to ensure the progress of the ongoing projects.
• Effectively communicate relevant project/ practice information to superiors and peers.
• Report project progress and problems to management on a timely basis.
• Assist in the data gathering, validation and input for project and spend related information
• Serve as key participant in team and client meetings.
• Ensure protection and security of project information from any unauthorized access within the overall security policy of the Group.

D. Learning & Knowledge

• Possess a basic understanding of Project Management theory and practice
• Identify areas for professional development of self and act to enhance professional development.
• Proactively identify areas for professional development of self and undertake development activities.
• Seek out opportunities to remain current with all developments in professional field.
• Education and Experience Requirements* Bachelor's degree University graduate preferably with a Major in Marketing, Banking, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or Information Technology (related field of study), Masters preferred
• At least 8 years of relevant experience, preferably within a highly rated international bank.
• Certification in Project Management (PMI).
• Training courses and certification in systems technology, management and banking.
• Required Special Skills* Strong project management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic (preferable).
• Strong analytical, problem solving, decision-making and financial management skills.
• Self-driven with well-developed leadership, motivational and team-building skills.
• Understanding of linkages driving profit.
• Good interpersonal skills.