1. Project Initiation Stage

Job Summary: Leads the evaluation selection of a solution that would address the bank requirements in a particular project.

Major Responsibilities:

• Coordination with IT, Business, vendors, and internal support groups (e.g. Information Security Office, Risk Management, Accounting, Compliance, Legal) on the following:
• Facilitation of Request for information/request for proposal process
• Facilitation of NDAs (Non-Disclosure Agreements) and other privacy and Legal-related documents
• Vendor accreditation
• Requirements definition (including impact of requirements on existing systems)
• Release of RFP (request for proposal) to vendors
• POC presentation
• Client reference calls
• Gap analysis
• Vendor/solution evaluation and selection
• Business case preparation & computation of total project cost
• Contract review and negotiation
• Scope of Work
• Contract Signing

Take the lead for the above activities, as needed

• Management of schedules and resources (internal & external)
• Risk and Issue identification and management
• Regular reporting to management (e.g. project team, Project Steering, Committee, Program Management Office)
• Compliance with the Portfolio and Project Management Division requirements.

KEY PERFORMANCE

• Timely completion of vendor/solution selection
• Compliance with the bank's TITPM standards set by the Project Management Division requirements.

2. Project Implementation Stage

Job Summary: Serves as overall PM managing and coordinating all project related activities and deliverables both on the business and IT and vendor) towards completion and successful implementation of assigned projects. 

Major Responsibilities:

• Coordinates with business on their requirements, testing, process updates and rollout activities.
• Coordinates with vendors and responsible vendors to ensure the acceptability and timely availability of project deliverable on the technical solution.
• Monitors status of IT Project deliverables by regularly meeting with the project team, tracking project deliverables, updating timelines and the risk and issue register.
• Coordinates with the project team and reviews project documents to ensure compliance with project management and systems development standards as well as audit requirements.
• Keeps the internal stakeholders informed of the status of IT's project deliverables by regularly reporting on the progress, as well as the relevant risks and issues of the project.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Timely completion of project within scope, quality and budget
• Compliance with the bank's ITPM Standards set by the Project Management Division.
• Compliance with the banks systems Development Lifecycle standards.
• Compliance with the banks IT Audit requirements.

• 10-12 years of experience as a Project Manager / with Banking experience
• With extensive experience in Managing and Implementing Banking Systems/Platforms. (5-7 years of experience) 
• Strong Leadership 
• Project Management
• System Analysis  
• Business Analysis and Supervisory Skills 
• Project Initiation and Project Implementation 
• Proficient in written and oral communication skills 
• Good interpersonal relationship skills