Position: IT Project Manager - Consultant
Job Purpose Summary:The incumbent is primarily responsible for managing, coordinating and monitoring aportfolio of IT projects from initiation to closing and ensure that these projects are deliveredon schedule as per the strategy plan. Essential Duties & Responsibilities:- Manage assigned portfolio of projects in accordance with the IT Project managementmethodology to ensure successful execution of the project as measured by set goals andcustomer satisfaction.- Build and maintain strong and effective relationship with all other related departments andunits to achieve the successful project completion.- Build effective communications and manage vendor engagements to ensure contractualobligations are met at both ends.- Coordinate between various departments within IT to ensure the progress of the ongoingprojects.- Effectively communicate relevant project information to superiors and peers.- Report project progress and problems to management on a timely basis.- Prepare the project initiation reports, project status reports, project closure reports and allother requisite reports on a timely basis and communicate appropriately.- Minimize risk exposure by managing the scope and mitigating risk across projects.- Conduct/participate in team and client meetings, ensure team direction and objectivity.- Handle difficult project personnel situations directly, using appropriate discretion, and inliaison with the Human Capital function.- Understand system internals, architecture and limitations in deciding on methods of problemsolving.- Provide timely and accurate information to the external and internal auditors and the Compliance function as and when required.- Ensure protection and security of project and other information from any unauthorizedaccess within the overall security policy of the Group.- Ensure high standards of confidentiality to safeguard commercially sensitive information.- Identify areas for professional development of self and act to enhance professionaldevelopment. Education/Experience Requirements:- Bachelor’s Degree.- Certification in Project Management (PMI).- MBA or Masters Degree is a plus.- Minimum 8 years’ experience in in managing IT projects in banking and financial services.- Training courses and certification in systems technology, management and banking is a plus Required Special Skills:- Strong project management skills.- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.- Strong stakeholder management skills- Strong analytical, problem solving, decision-making and financial management skills.- Self-driven with well-developed leadership, motivational and team-building skills.- Good interpersonal skills.- Ability and willingness to learn and adapt.