Banking Technology Governance And Project Management - Part-Time

We are seeking a highly structured,analytical and communicative Project Management Officer (PMO) to join our team.In this role, you will act as the critical bridge between our local strategicinitiatives, technical teams, and Head Office. Your primary responsibility willbe securing funding and governance approvals for key initiatives and ensuringthat all system changes are meticulously vetted, communicated and aligned withglobal and local stakeholders before deployment and implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Business case/ Application for Approval (AFA)
• Draft compelling business cases: collaborate with business units to author comprehensive business plans and cost-benefit analyses required for project funding approval.
• Governance navigation: present, clarify AFA to approval bodies and forums, ensuring alignment with global and local standards.
• Change governance
• Gatekeeping system changes: own the end-to-end workflow for all system changes, ensuring no deployment occur without proper sign-offs and approvals.
• Stakeholder management and communication
• Head Office liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for Head Office, ensuring local project portfolios are aligned with overarching corporate strategies and reporting standards.

Key Qualifications& Skills

• Experience: 8 or more years as a PMO, Project Manager or Business Analyst within a Financial Services or Banking environment.
• Certifications: PMP, Prince2 or Scrum Master certifications are highly desirable.
  
  Technical andProfessional Skills
• SDLC knowledge: solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle and change management frameworks.
• Tools: proficient with project management tools and governance tools such as Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow.