AVP - GHR Project Management [T500-21785]

About Us:Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) is one of the world’s leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with over 360 years of history, MUFG has a global network with over 2,700 locations in more than 50 markets. The Group has over 180,000 employees and offers services including commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing. The Group aims to “be the world’s most trusted financial group” through close collaboration among our operating companies and flexibly respond to all the financial needs of our customers, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. MUFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York stock exchanges. MUFG Bank, Ltd. is Japan’s premier bank, with a global network spanning more than 50 markets. Outside of Japan, the bank offers an extensive scope of commercial and investment banking products and services to businesses, governments, and individuals worldwide. In Asia, MUFG has a presence across 20 markets – Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, South Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. It has also formed strategic partnerships with some of the most prominent banks in Southeast Asia, further augmenting its unrivalled network across the region – VietinBank in Vietnam, Krungsri in Thailand, Security Bank in the Philippines, and Bank Danamon in Indonesia.MUFG Global Service Private Limited:Established in 2020, MUFG Global Service Private Limited (MGS India) is 100% subsidiary of MUFG Bank Ltd having offices in Bengaluru and Mumbai. MGS India has been set up as a Global Capability Centre / Centre of Excellence to provide support services across various functions such as IT, KYC/ AML, Credit, Operations etc. to MUFG Bank offices globally. With a current headcount of around 250, MGS India has plans to significantly ramp-up its growth over the next 18-24 months while servicing MUFG’s global network across Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific.About the Role:Position Title: Assistant Vice President - GHR Project/Program ManagerCorporate Title: Assistant Vice PresidentReporting to: Vice President Location: Bengaluru Job Profile:EDUCATION:Degree or equivalent work experience equally preferable.CERTIFICATIONS:Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.WORK EXPERIENCE:Practical experience in Program ManagementMust be hands on with project documentation on planning, test approach, RAID log and proactive in closing open itemsThorough understanding of project management fundamentalsUnderstanding of MSP ticketing and Alert Management SystemsExperience in the financial services industry preferredFUNCTIONAL SKILLS:Ability to execute and troubleshoot problemsAbility to independently manage small to medium projects requiredAbility to independently manage large projects preferredAbility to manage project teamsFull understanding of business and technologyAbility to ensure reporting qualityPlanning and process orientationProject management methodologiesProject management tools (MS Project, Jira/Confluence)Proficient in Microsoft 365 tools (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)SharePoint Project Site, VISIOContract ManagementProject documentation including planning, testing, risks and issues management, decisionsFOUNDATIONAL SKILLS:Communicates effectivelyIdentifies multiple paths to success using analytical and critical thinking as well as decision- Exercises sound judgement, prioritizes effectively, and strives for continuous improvementEffectively collaborates with colleaguesLeverages available technology to drive efficiency and resultsUnderstands and applies industry trends and best practicesExhibits optimism, resilience, flexibility, and openness to others' ideasValues learning as a lifelong professional objectiveEngages inclusively and with intentAlways acts with integrityIterative problem-solvingServing as a trusted advisorExcellent organizational skillsMust be detail orientedRESPONSIBILITIES:You will:Take lead responsibility on small to medium projectsDrive planning at the various organizational levels to ensure projects are on track/resourcedEstablish project / program governance and communication with stakeholdersEnsure timetable and deliverable schedules are understood and communicatedProactively manage dependencies, coordinate across teams to resolve issues and mitigate risksContribute to executive level updates on strategy, budget, project delivery, controls, risks, etc.Organize required reporting for business and technology management review sessionsManage project financial and resource forecastingIdentify and challenge project financials anddeliverables to ensure efficient and accurate executionEnsure project transparency through reporting and updatesFacilitate the documentation of business requirement and testingManage project changesManage the establishment of vendor and 3rd party contracts