Senior. Manager IT Project Management

Additional Information

Manage HO, International and Subsidiary project operations to ensure timely completion within the assigned costs and specifications. Monitor and control expenses within the estimated budget

Analyse and forecast revenue, profitability, margins, bill rates and utilization areas of projects at the Group level

Strategic alignment of projects in terms of selection and prioritization in line with strategic objectives

Periodic reporting of Project status

Build and maintain strong and effective relationship with all other related departments and units to ensure the successful completion of ongoing projects within defined time frame

Act as the unique hub in QNB to collect all IT project status

Prepare presentations of new project proposal to IT management

Follow-up on potential project issues with concerned parties

Assist the  Senior Group Project Manager Portfolio Management in all IT project related matters (collection of data, liaison with project managers, preparation of relevant material and information)

Assist in liaising with all divisions in order to set up new projects (i.e., critical path, milestones, project organization, budget, resources, etc.)

Follow-up on potential project issues with concerned parties and ensure resolution of issues within defined time frame

Effectively communicate relevant project/ practice information to superiors and peers

Assist in training all project responsible parties on the IT project management methodology within QNB Group

Assist in the development and preparation of all policies/ processes and procedures as well as standards

Assist in the creation and maintenance of an inventory of projects incl. all related and necessary documentation and information

Assist in introducing the new IT project management methodology successfully within QNB Group

Assist and support in the development and introduction of all documentation, project control and reporting templates  

Create and maintain an inventory of projects incl. all related and necessary documentation and information

Regularly update project information through the preparation of project status reports

Participate in relevant project/ team meetings as and when required

Develop and foster through the establishment of best practice standards and governance, providing direct assistance/ coaching, a project management culture across all functions of the bank

Qualifications

Masters Degree

Prince II and PMP certification is an advantage

Proven track record in a similar position, preferably in or with a PMO of a bank with international exposure

Minimum 6 years experience in project management, preferably in the financial services arena

Previous experience as a project manager in various IT projects

Training courses and certification in systems technology, management and banking