Project Description
Client is embarking on a transformation journey to standardise systems, processes and infrastructure across entire APAC. The scope spans multiple countries. . The candidate must have experience of core banking systems, shaping transformations and be able to communicate at differentl levels seamlessly.
Responsibilities
- Manages the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of multiple and large complex projects with multiple work streams
- Effort Estimation & budget forecasting
- Ensure that the network and IT systems are operating smoothly, securely, and efficiently.
- Ability to create in depth WBS with interdependencies and a defined critical path
- Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills; Develop and execute an efficient internal and external communication strategy for ensuring communication with all levels of management within the team
- Monitor and report on project progress to stakeholders
- Build and strengthen relationships with the customer and stakeholders (internal and external)
- Responsible for creation and maintenance of resource plans ensuring effective resource allocation and distribution across portfolio of projects
- Utilize project management tools and techniques to improve execution and drive efficiencies.
- Implements engagement review and quality assurance procedures in accordance with our methodology
- Ensure profitable and successful execution of all assigned engagements as measured by regional goals and customer feedback
- Proactively manage changes in project scope
- Effectively create and execute risk management plans
- Manage and analyze profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates and utilization across projects
- Understand and manage key project financial components to ensure projects are delivered within budget
- Responsible for quality and timely execution of deliverables across projects
Requirements
- Banking domain experience is must have
- Overall 10 years of experience out of which minimum five years of Project Management experience. PMP certification is preferred
- Should have good stakeholder management skill combined with project management skill
- Networking, Storage, Virtualization, Cloud, Security or Collaboration (Unified Communications) Project Management experience required
- Proven experience with effort estimation & budget forecasting
- Experience in a Professional Services environment, leading complex Information Technology projects is required
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, IT, or related field or "equivalent experience"
- Knowledge of both the theoretical and practical aspects of project management.
- Understanding of financial processes; ability to understand, analyze and create financial reports
- Extensive experience with people management, strategic planning, and change management
- Proven experience with risk management; demonstrated ability to communicate appropriately to leadership
- Ability to work independently and aggressively track to project timelines
- Excellent documentation skills and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate well with customers and co-workers
- Experience in effectively influencing and leading personnel and the ability to write business reports in a well-organized manner
- Strong team building skills
- Excellent problem solving, and critical thinking skills
- Demonstrated communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation)
- Proficiency with project management software
