Assistant Programme Manager (UAE National)

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support the Retail and Business Banking Portfolio Lead in managing project(s), their interdependencies, resourcing and any proposed changes which may affect project priorities
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all senior business unit stakeholders including Department Heads and external vendors as required and ensuring effective project communications
• Identifying resourcing needs in line with project plans
• Support in Transformation Forums and Project’s Steering Committees with Executive Committee membership to ensure strategically important changes remain on track for delivery
• Ensure accuracy of project charters (including change impact assessments and project plans), business requirement documents and project reviews
• Consulting on business cases and UAT strategies undertaken by the business units and advising General Managers and direct reports on same
• Overseeing translation of business analysis, requirements definition and business case production into practical implementation
• Managing senior stakeholders in uncovering and resolving potential conflicts or disagreements about project priorities
• Designing effective strategies to ensure project implementation and change control (e.g. Training and Communications)
• Ensuring project resources are appropriate to enable the necessary operational and strategic capability
• Providing support and guidance to the respective BU / Department to enhance the effectiveness of project and change management and supporting governance within the BU / Department
• Ensure access to sensitive information pertaining to the Bank, and ongoing and future projects are maintained in strict confidence
• Comply with the latest guidelines of the Central Bank of UAE
• Contribute to successful internal audits and ensure timely closure of audit points through realignment of procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years of banking experience.
• 7+ years of experience in projects / change management; preferably in a financial institution
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent understanding of project management fundamentals (Prince2/PMP certification is a plus)
• Hands-on knowledge and experience executing and managing complex cross functional Retail and Business Banking projects
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Able to multi-task and work under stress in a fast-paced environment
• Analytical and detail-oriented