Senior Manager, Project Management

Job Summary Project Manager is responsible for managing the team maintain client relations build project plans and ensuring that the assigned project is successfully delivered on time within agreed scope and budget They must work on delivering realistic outcomes delegate assignments along with performance and efficiency of the team Monthly update of Governance Dashboard to regional Phase Gate review for project funded by regional Specific Document Reviews PSC ToR AED PED BRD PMP Closure Report Red Pack Report Change Request PSC Deck PSC MoM and etc Managing the Project Management Standard PMS Assurance framework for the Project Agile Deliveries Programme complying with the Project Governance Policy and PMS and ensuring staff working on the Projects are aware and comply Supporting the Project Programme Steering Committee PSC PgSC in preparing quality materials ToR Progress reports Minutes etc Ensuring Project Tools i e Clarity is up to date including Project static data status update including RAG status key milestones financials risks dependencies issues and resource forecasts and they are tracked and reported to the PSC PgSC Ensuring that all submissions to committees AED PED Red packs Closure Reports etc are of the right quality and are timely Support refresh and implementation of the Project Management Standards PMS and System Delivery Framework SDF Provide the important updates from Group ePMO Clarity Sprint Release to country Project community Coach guide PMs in AED PED preparation and subsequent project Management Track guide PMs to complete PM Accreditation Training Certification Enhance Maintain country PMO Library Bridge Page as central source of reference for PMs Organise and co-ordinate country PM sharing session Upgrading country PMs knowledge in PMS SDF Clarity by Education via PM Sharing session PMO Bridge Page and etc Support country various management forum presentation deck and project data request Organise and co-ordinate country project forum Participate and support country yearly investment budget exercise Strategy Responsible for managing the delivery of a workstream within a project or a low-complexity project working closely with the relevant Business leads and wider set of stakeholders on a daily basis Provides inputs to PMO Program or Project Manager to create financial baselines and track cost actuals in a detailed budget document for submission to PMO and Finance monthly Assists and provides inputs to if required PMO Project or Program Manager so they can manage project expenditure against budget as agreed in the project business case and project definition document or approval request Provides inputs and participates in relevant Governance Committees together with Program Project Manager and PMO Business With the support from Program Project Manager manages conflicts in stakeholder expectations employee experience and good practice in process solution design across multiple workstreams Understands risks business imperatives and business context when facilitating decision making impacted by the process re-design create solution options and make recommendations Presents clear options and recommendations facilitates decision making and enables clear understanding in key stakeholders of risks outcomes and trade-offs Processes Participates in or co-facilitates agile ceremonies in collaboration with technology delivery scrum masters Supports continuous improvement and operational efficiency of processes to optimise operating model and employee experience Works with the business architect and other planners to assess current capabilities and identify high-level customer requirements with the help of Product Owner Ensures user stories and use cases are defined as per requirements Ensures the Requirements Traceability Matrix is set up and maintained Works with the Design team Architects and other Programme Project team members to define metrics and performance goals for the application Participates in quality management reviews process designs prototypes and other requirements workbooks to ensure they fulfil stakeholder s requirements With Program Project managers works with Product Owner to groom and prioritise the product backlog Manages project governance through delivery of work and sprint plans agile ceremonies and relevant Governance forums People Talent Promotes a culture of openness trust and risk awareness where ethical legal regulatory and policy compliant conduct is the norm Promotes innovative thinking and self-development is willing to try new things in the interests of improvement Works with Project Program Manager to ensure the project team is adequately resourced and staffed by an appropriate number of competent staff to support delivery of the strategy Works with Project Program Manager to ensure each project role resource has clear responsibilities reporting lines delegated authorities and objectives Risk Management Works with Program Project managers to manage track risks issues impediments throughout the project life cycle and to follow up through it s resolution When required appropriately escalates impediments and blockers to the Program Project Manager PMO Chief Product Owner CPO relevant Governance Forums and ensures ownership by committee members for the mitigating actions Prepares materials for governance meetings as required including Board quality presentations With Program Project managers support ensures key person risks BaU and project are mitigated Governance When required appropriately escalates impediments and blockers to the Program Project Manager PMO Chief Product Owner CPO relevant Governance Forums and ensures ownership by committee members for the mitigating actions Regulatory Business Conduct Displays exemplary conduct and live by the Group s Values and Code of Conduct Takes personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics including regulatory and business conduct across Standard Chartered Bank This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with in letter and spirit all applicable laws regulations guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct Key stakeholders Works with various Stakeholders mostly at the operational level Project Programme Manager Product Owners Design Lead Vendor teams Business Teams members Heads of relevant Business relevant GPOs Internal communications team Corporate Communications team Subject Matter Expert employees Key Functional Partners ITO Finance Compliance Legal and Risk Other Responsibilities Embed Here for Good and Group s brand and value in project team Collectively responsible for delivering efficiency and goals and targets associated with the Programme Skills and Experience PM or PMO experience in large and complex multi-geography multi-disciplinary projects Excellent communication and presentation skills PowerPoint Excel written oral Project Management and or Agile experience certification Use of planning tools e g Clarity PPM Jira Confluence Trello Qualifications Bachelor degree from a reputable university Minimum of 8 years experience in banking field with proven track record in leadership role in Project Management of Information Technology projects Project Management Certificate from PMP or Prince2 Have knowledge of structured project management methodologies such as PMI PMBOK and must be experienced in applying project management knowledge skills tools concepts and techniques In-depth experience in Change Vendor and Resources management Experience in project planning process improvement performance measurement and managing a project life cycle Have knowledge of the importance of quality in data content and Service Management processes Strong analytical skills training interpersonal and communication skills Able to work in a team and is a good team player Able to handle multi-tasks manage time effectively and perform under pressure Able to work at flexible hours and travel Other than above roles job holder should follow other job duties and responsibilities assigned by line manager from time to time 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 celebrate your unique talents and we can t wait to see the talents you can bring us Our purpose to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity together with our brand promise to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours When you work with us you ll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion Together we Do the right thing and are assertive challenge one another and live with integrity while putting the client at the heart of what we do Never settle continuously striving to improve and innovate keeping things simple and learning from doing well and not so well Are better together we can be ourselves be inclusive see more good in others and work collectively to build for the long term What we offer In line with our Fair Pay Charter we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental physical financial and social wellbeing Core bank funding for retirement savings medical and life insurance with flexible and voluntary 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 42443