VP, Infrastructure Project Management Office Lead - SMBC

Key Responsibilities
• Support the management and oversight of the project portfolio, ensuring effective governance, financial management, resource planning, and timely delivery of strategic technology initiatives.
• Maintain project and portfolio dashboards and prepare regular status reports for management and key stakeholders.
• Track and manage budget planning and utilization, including coordination of payment-related activities with internal planning teams and vendors.
• Track and manage resource planning and utilization, including coordination of resource hiring and onboarding activities.
• Facilitate effective communication and coordination across internal teams, project stakeholders, and external vendors.
• Support overall PMO, project, and team administrative activities, including governance, documentation, reporting, and follow-up of action items.
• Drive continuous improvement and standardisation of PMO governance, reporting, and operational processes.

Qualifications & Requirements

Requirements
• At least 5 years of experience in PMO, portfolio management, and/or project management, preferably within the banking, financial services, or IT infrastructure sectors.
• Good understanding of vendor management processes and practices.
• Strong competency in budget planning, financial tracking, and cost management.
• Practical knowledge of resource planning and utilization management.
• Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive and self-driven, with a strong sense of ownership and initiative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across different stakeholder groups.

Nice to Have
• Relevant project management or PMO certification, such as PMP, PRINCE2, or CAPM.
• Hands-on experience with Power BI, Power Automate, or similar analytical and reporting tools.
• RExperience supporting technology or infrastructure portfolio governance within a banking environment.