Strategic Portfolio Manager

Job Overview:

We are seeking a seasoned leader to oversee the delivery of large-scale projects within the Banking and Finance sector. The ideal candidate will possess strong management consulting, stakeholder management, and project governance expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership:
  • Oversee end-to-end project delivery across multiple projects within the Banking and Finance domain.
  • Manage and lead a team of resources, ensuring timely delivery, financial management, and quality standards.
  • Establish effective project governance and risk management processes.
  • Continuously monitor and improve delivery processes to drive operational efficiency.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for senior client stakeholders, including C-level executives.
  • Build strong relationships with clients to understand their strategic objectives and ensure alignment with delivered solutions.
  • Act as a trusted advisor, providing proactive solutions and insights to drive client success.
  • Conduct regular business reviews and ensure high levels of client satisfaction.
• Management Consulting:
  • Provide expert consulting services to Banking and Finance clients, assisting them in transforming their business processes and IT strategies.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance service offerings and help clients navigate digital transformation and data analytics initiatives.
  • Lead business analysis and problem-solving efforts, helping clients identify areas for optimization and innovation.
• Sales and Business Development:
  • Lead sales activities, including solution design, proposal development, and client presentations.
  • Drive portfolio expansion by identifying upselling and cross-selling opportunities within existing client accounts.
  • Participate in RFP responses, engage in client discussions, and create winning proposals that meet both client requirements and organizational goals.
• Financial Management:
  • Own a significant portfolio, ensuring profitability and responsible financial management.
  • Track financial performance, including revenue, margin, and cost optimization.
  • Monitor and control project budgets, identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising delivery quality.
• Team Leadership:
  • Lead, mentor, and motivate a diverse team of project managers, consultants, and technical professionals.
  • Foster a high-performance culture through continuous learning, development, and employee engagement.
  • Support resource allocation and workforce planning to meet current and future project demands.
• Process Improvement:
  • Continuously assess and enhance delivery frameworks, methodologies, and tools to increase project efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Drive innovation by adopting emerging technologies and best practices in IT service delivery.
  • Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards, particularly within the Banking and Finance sector.

Required Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field. An MBA or other relevant advanced degrees are preferred.
• Experience:
  • At least 18 years of experience in IT services / management consulting, with at least 10 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven track record of managing a large-scale portfolio in the Banking and Finance domain, focusing on data analytics service offerings.
  • Strong expertise in banking and finance, stakeholder management, and delivery.
  • Prior experience in sales and business development, including successful client engagements.
  • Industry knowledge: deep understanding of the Banking and Finance industry, including regulatory requirements, technology trends, and client expectations.