Project Manager - IT Infrastructure Projects

JOB PURPOSE
To complete project planning, resource and budget management and overall project administration in alignment with the business and PMO framework in order to deliver major/highly complex information technology projects that are part of the strategic, key technology direction within specific business functional area
GROUP
Group Business Services
JOB FAMILY
Technology Services

1.
Project Management
Create project plans, schedules and milestones and manage deliverables in high priority, medium or strategic level for respective functional area in order to deliver technology enabling change initiative projects
Establish and manage project communication on project costs, scope and timelines in order to provide regular updates to key stakeholders on ongoing projects and initiatives
Use project management tools and techniques and maintain documents and reports associated with projects in order to meet required project management procedures and practices
Manage project resources, coordinate project activities, including vendor resources and manage transition from
Job Code: 794
Effective Date of JP: 010116
Version: 1
project to production to ensure successful handover to production support team
2.
Budget Management
Support Infrastructure teams in developing detailed business cases in coordination with business and other supporting units in order to secure CEC approval for initiatives
Manage and track the costing for each project as per the guidelines of the Navigate Framework in order to ensure delivered within the bank’s policies and procedures
3.
Relationship Management
Coordinate with project managers/team leaders and key stakeholders resolving concerns about the impact of the project on their area of responsibility in order to gain their commitment to the overall project objectives
4.
Vendor Management
Manage vendors, develop or modify vendor service level agreements as required in order to meet the needs of system implementation and enhancements
Establish and operate a vendor evaluation process to ensure that product selection and on-going vendor support are adequate for the needs of the bank
5.
Market Research
Conduct market research, review industry trends, emerging, technologies and techniques in order to make recommendations and suggestions for areas of improvement for the bank
6.
Policies, Processes, Systems and Procedures
Adhere to all relevant organisational and departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out to the required standard and in a consistent manner while delivering the required standard of service to customers and stakeholders
7.
People Management
Manage self and team in line with ADCB’s people management policies, procedures, processes and practices to ensure adherence and to maximise own and employee contribution to business performance
Organise and supervise the activities and work of the team to ensure that targets and objectives are achieved and the business plan is delivered in line with the required policies, processes, procedures and systems
8.
Customer Service
Demonstrate Our Promise and apply the ADCB Service Standards to deliver the bank’s required levels of service in all internal and external customer interactions
EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
Minimum Experience
At least 6 years of experience in project management related to banking and technology domains with a wide experience in management of systems and infrastructure projects
Job Code: 794
Effective Date of JP: 010116
Version: 1
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline
Professional Qualifications
Certification in CAPM (Certified Association in Project Management)
PMP (Project Management Professional);
PMI-SP (Scheduling Professional)
PMI RMP (Risk Management Professional)

Knowledge and Skills
Working knowledge and experience of banking operations
Ability to prioritise and handle multiple tasks
Written and spoken English
Influencing, persuasion and negotiation skills
Planning and analytical skills