The Programme Manager role is responsible for overseeing and managing the controlled implementation of Mizuho APAC Programme and Project Portfolio. This role is responsible for establishing and implementing processes and procedures for tracking and reporting project health across schedule, scope, budget and benefits dimensions.
The role holder will contribute to development and roll out of policy and standards as well as tracking mechanisms which ensure a timely and accurate view to inform senior management decisions.
A key aspect of the role is to ensure processes and tools are in place for the capture and reporting of project status
Key Responsibilities
Portfolio Management
- Establish procedures and standards for oversight and alignment of the programme and project portfolio;
- Identify the project stakeholders and their roles and communication requirements within the delivery of the portfolio;
- Analyse and define project schedules to optimise delivery at the strategic portfolio level;
- Work with finance, functional and project teams to establish and align project budgets;
- Review resource plans and analyse supply and demand of project outcomes with expertise and capacity for both internal and vendor resources;
- Support the management and oversight of project risk and escalation processes to ensure early detection and mitigation planning for risks relating to schedule, cost and scope;
- Support the delivery team(s) in the resolution of project constraints, dependencies, issues and blocker(s) relating to overall portfolio;
- Support the management and oversight of vendor partners ensuring contract compliance and delivery methods aligned to Mizuho practices;
- Track, and provide timely reports on project expenditure;
- Monitor project progress and communicate project status, potential constraints and key achievements and challenges to internal and external stakeholders according to Mizuho Bank’s project governance procedures;
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including: Various business teams (markets & transaction banking), Risk & Security, Technology, Compliance ,Operations and Country business and functions and other teams identified as project stakeholders;
- Act on any ad-hoc tasks and requests as may be required to support project delivery.
Training and Skill Development
- Support the overall development and adoption of project management capabilities and practices across the APAC region by participating in Community of Practice activities;
Stakeholder Management
- Collaborate with senior management and key stakeholders, including, but not necessarily limited to: regional functional leads, project sponsors and implementation teams in countries to understand business objectives and priorities, and ensure the smooth implementation of projects and programmes across the APAC region.
- Build and maintain relationship with senior management, key stakeholders, and project sponsors.
Project Performance Monitoring, and Risk and Issue Management
- Establish the framework to monitor and measure project performance, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality, and track projects progress and outcomes.
- Collect and analyse project data, such as key performance indicators and metrics.
- Identify and assess project issues and risks proactively, and provide guidance on risk mitigation strategies and help project sponsors and stakeholders develop contingency plans.
- Provide project status updates and report to senior management and key stakeholders.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiencies within the across in scope projects.
- Conduct lessons learned sessions and incorporate best practices into future project management efforts.
- Stay updated with domain trends and best practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as business administration, project management, and etc.
- Proven experience in programme management in a leadership role, preferably in a financial service industry.
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques. Ideally the candidate will hold a current Project Management Institute certification or equivalent or be in the process of obtaining this certification.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills, and communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
