Strategic Leadership:

•  Develop and communicate the IT project management strategy, IT Business plan, vision, and goals, aligning them with the Bank’s overall business strategy and objectives.

PMO Establishment:

• Establish and maintain the IT PMO, defining its structure, roles, responsibilities, and governance model.

Project Governance:

• Implement project governance practices, including project portfolio management, project prioritization, and project selection criteria.
• Confirm to local and Group governance requirements.
• Review IT Governance Status to be reported on frequent basis to fulfill Group requirements.

Methodology and Processes:

•  Define and standardize project management methodologies, processes, and best practices.
• Ensure adherence to these methodologies across all IT projects.

Resource Management:

• Oversee resource allocation and management for IT projects, including staffing, skill set assessment, and workload management.

Project Monitoring and Reporting:

• Participate in Technology Committee: to validate projects requiring technology aspects approval by CEO & COO .
• Develop and maintain business cases tracking, reporting systems and report project evaluation and scoring KPIs.
• Ensure accurate and timely project status reporting to stakeholders, IT Group and COO.

Risk Management:

• Identify and assess project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Implement risk management practices to minimize project disruptions.

Quality Assurance:

• Establish quality control processes and conduct project audits to ensure the delivery of high-quality IT solutions.

Change Management:

• Promote and oversee change management practices to ensure smooth project transitions and user adoption.

Vendor Management:

• Manage relationships with external vendors, service providers, and consultants involved in IT projects.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Assure project effective communication and collaboration through frequent Project meetings status monitoring and keeping all stakeholders, IT Group and senior management informed and aligned + plan the IT steering committee to oversee major initiatives / projects, establish IT priorities, risks, and strategic plans.

Budget Management:

• Develop and manage the IT project management budget, optimizing resource allocation and cost control.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and efficiency gains in project management.

Reporting:

• Submit Projects Portfolio situation for local, Group stakeholders, senior management in line with defined reporting frequencies and requirement.
• Coordinate compilation of reporting for local and Group stakeholders in line with defined reporting frequencies and requirements.
• Ensure correct adoption of policies and procedures to guarantee the bank's business is conducted in compliance with Local Laws, Internal rules and regulations, as well as, International Standards.
• Ensure the correct functioning and implementation of Permanent Supervision system, compliance, operational risk & workplace success guidelines whenever & wherever possible.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field from a reputable university.
• A master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., Project Management Professional - PMP, Certified Scrum Master - CSM) is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in project Management with leadership role overseeing PMO or project management function.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to align project management practices with business objectives.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements related to IT project management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Fluency in English is a must.