Main duties

• Lead and oversee the Bank's strategic project portfolio, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and business priorities.
• Manage the Project Management Office (PMO), establishing effective project governance, methodologies, standards and reporting frameworks.
• Ensure timely delivery of projects within approved budgets, scope, quality standards and agreed timelines.
• Drive digital transformation, business process improvement and organisational change initiatives across the Bank.
• Identify, evaluate and promote emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Machine Learning and Robotic Process Automation.
• Develop and manage an innovation pipeline, from idea generation and proof of concept to implementation and deployment.
• Monitor project risks, resource allocation, budgets, dependencies and benefits realisation.
• Collaborate with business units and technology teams to identify opportunities for innovation, automation and operational improvement.
• Develop business cases and assess the feasibility, value and potential benefits of proposed projects and innovative solutions.
• Ensure projects and innovation initiatives comply with applicable regulatory requirements, information security, data privacy and operational resilience standards.
• Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing project management and innovation team.

Prerequisites

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Systems, Technology Management or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the Bank.
• Professional certification in Project or Programme Management (PMP or equivalent).
• Agile delivery certification such as SAFe, Certified Scrum Master or PMI-ACP would be an advantage.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in project management, technology, innovation or transformation, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership position.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale strategic projects and transformation programmes, preferably within the banking or financial services sector.
• Demonstrated experience in managing project portfolios, budgets, business cases and strategic initiatives.
• Sound knowledge of project management methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall and Hybrid approaches.
• Experience in innovation management, digitalisation and the implementation of technology-driven business solutions.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent project and programme management capabilities.
• Innovation mindset and ability to identify opportunities for business improvement.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of digital technologies and emerging technology trends.
• Strong planning, organisational and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Strong collaboration, influencing and relationship management skills.
• Results-oriented approach with a focus on delivery and continuous improvement.