Job Description

DescriptionPrimary Objective:

• Lead, plan, manage and implement large scale and complex projects (which are then referred to as programs)

• With budget above RM10 millions
• With team sizes more than 50 people
• Plan, manage and implement large scale, complex and high cost projects successfully with the highest value for the organization.
• Lead and manage teams of project members, including outsourced resources and vendors for successful delivery of project within schedule, budget and scope.
• Manage the communication on updates to Senior Management, PSC, Heads of SBG/SFG and SBS/SFS and Board of Directors (when required) on the progress and performance of projects/programs.
• Maintain a consistent application of RHB standard project management methodology, processes, tools, and documentation throughout the project life cycle.
• Pro-actively identify and manage risks and issues and change requests of projects.
• Create strong stakeholders relationship both internally and externally, influence stakeholders expectations and ensuring it is aligned to project objectives.
• Provide guidance to the project team members about every aspect of the project so that the team members can understand their tasks fully and act on them efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage new key strategic projects to meet project/program goals, including development of clear objectives, timelines, costs and resources.
• Initiatite and set goals for the project/program. Strategize their directions/objectives and ensuring they are aligned to business objectives and organizations goals.
• Manage strategic projects / programs covering multiple countries across the region.
• Lead and drive teams of subject matter experts to produce architectural change and technical solutions to meet the project and business needs.
• Deliver strong leadership skills with proven ability to plan, manage and implement large scale, complex and high cost projects successfully with the highest value for the organization.
• Responsible and accountable for the coordinated management of multiple related projects under a program level initiative.
• Deliver strong leadership skills with proven ability to run, manage and facilitate large and complex projects/programs that are cross-functional in nature and have high budgets.
• Manage interdependencies and risks and drive resolutions of key issues, escalating these risks and issues for guidance and decision where necessary.
• Manage all activities within the project/program management lifecycle, ensuring they are complete on time within the agree budget and scope
• Manage the project/program budget effectively. Ensure that costs incurred are to be closely monitored and tracked as the project/program progresses.
• Be responsible for project/program quality, and embed quality processes where applicable and relevant
• Manage the project/program risks, and embed a risk management process.
• Develop and execute efficient communication strategy for ensuring communication with all levels of management within the team.
• Build strong stakeholders relationship with both internal - senior management level and external \xe2\x80\x93 vendors and supplier. Influence stakeholders with different agendas to align with project/program objectives
• Manage and develop the project/program staffing plan, identify hiring needs, develop the position description, conduct recruitments.
• Identify sourcing requirements for project/program, manage the sourcing activities and conduct necessary activities to optimize and align with set goals.
• Manage and oversee the test management team.
• Manage suppliers\xe2\x80\x99 contracts, drive contracts discussion with suppliers, identify the areas of negotiation, facilitate the negotiations sessions with suppliers.
• Responsible for the administration, supervision, coaching, development and performance management of staff within the team/section. Provides technical leadership and direction to subordinates and other project staff
• Develop, implement and socialise the best practices for performing project related tasks for the organisation.
• Establish and execute effectively the governance framework as well as audit and risk matters during the execution of projects/programs
• Communicate project progress and statuses to Board of Directors, relevant RHB Committees, Senior Management, PSC & project team on a regular and timely basis.
• Provide accurate and up-to-date reporting and status updates on a regular bases to Group Project Management

RequirementsRequirements:Formal Education:Bachelor\'s degree in computer science, IT, Business or any related disciplineProfessional Accreditation:

• Program Management Professional (PgMP) \xe2\x80\x93 Preferred
• Scrum Master Certification - Preferred
• Agile Professional Certification \xe2\x80\x93 Preferred
• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)

PRINCE 2 CertificationPreferred level of Experience (by years/function/industry):

• Minimum 10 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in project management, systems development lifecycle, with successful track record in leading, managing and delivering IT projects/program.
• At least 10 years of working experience in Banking/Financial Institution environment and possesses business acumen and strategic planning abilities.
• At least 8-10 years of experience in leading large IT program teams in Banking related domains.

BenefitsDental, Education support, Miscellaneous allowance, Medical, Loans, Sports (e.g. Gym), Parking, Vision, Regular hours, Mondays - Fridays, Casual Business Wear, Performance Based Rewards

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