Lead, Project Mgmt

Job Summary This role in Client Coverage Technology is within PE Hive for the position of Lead Project management The ideal candidate is familiar with project controls administration and toolsets across project delivery life cycle The candidate should be critical thinker actively demonstrating their analytical skills ingenuity initiative and sound judgment when it comes to supporting the Project Manager s in all aspects of the project delivery The candidate should be well organised with a structured approach to problem solving organising and communicating to stakeholders This role entails close working relationship with the respective counterparts in COO Ops and global leads from within and other Technology Innovation T I teams to execute the strategic priorities for PE sub domain You have a strong drive to succeed i e willing to roll-up your sleeves to drive success Additionally you are solutions-focused as well as have the ability to execute tactically with minimum supervision and guidance across a geographically dispersed team Key Responsibilities Standard Job Requirements Financial Management Expert knowledge in managing the financials of a large IT project s in the range of 15-20m Track project expenses related to staff vendors infrastructure licenses Ensure timely and proper issuance of purchase orders and processing of invoices liaising with vendors Work with large amount of numerical data perform data analysis and provide a transparent and detailed report to the management Track and improve financial status by analysing results and monitoring variances identifying trends recommending actions Maintain and track purchase orders invoices accruals intra month and annual Resource Management Manage hiring requirements for the team Interact with HR and vendors to ensure right fit of resources on geographies skills experience level niche skilled resources diversity inclusion contract staff Perform resource management tasks in Clarity e g administer time booking task allocation to resources Vendor resources onboarding offboarding activities Fieldglass Management PMO Activities Provide information to management by assembling and summarizing data preparing reports making presentations of findings and analysis and make recommendations Ensure Project deliverables are maintained end to end accurately project summary info budget status resource demand supply major risk issues dependencies Red-Amber-Green RAG status in Clarity PPM Produce portfolio reporting on the program and workstream status as supporting materials for the regular Working group Ensure Clarity and the project documentation are updated on a regular basis by team and project Manager review content periodically and alert to data quality issues and drive to closure Act as conduit amongst Squad Leads and Project Managers Technology Finance and the Governance Business Management teams on all aspects of Program governance and administration Curate and ensure project documentation completeness and alignment to SDF nWoW and Change Governance Policy Report and escalate key risks and issues to management as needed Skills and Experience Copy skills and experience from Qualifications Exceptionally good in Finance and Accounting Exceptionally good in usage of tools such as MS Suite of applications Excel Word Powerpoint Sharepoint Confluence JIRA ADO Clarity or equivalent BPM tool vendor management tools Procurement systems Good to have knowledge on scripting in MS Excel Experience in Banking Financial industry About Standard Chartered We re an international bank nimble enough to act big enough for impact For more than 170 years we ve worked to make a positive difference for our clients communities and each other We question the status quo love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before If you re looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference we want to hear from you You can count on us to 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benefits available in some locations Time-off including annual leave parental maternity 20 weeks sabbatical 12 months maximum and volunteering leave 3 days along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday which is combined to 30 days minimum Flexible working options based around home and office locations with flexible working patterns Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind a market-leading digital wellbeing platform development courses for resilience and other human skills global Employee Assistance Programme sick leave mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits A continuous learning culture to support your growth with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical virtual and digital learning Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity across our teams business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential 23719