Transformation Portfolio Lead (AI)

Dubai, AE Posted 3d Leaves the board in 4 days
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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Shaping the change agenda for WBG (including but not limited to Investment and Transaction Banking, Institutional Banking, Corporate Banking) as well as Treasury, Asset Management & Global Markets, working with Group Heads and their direct reports to prioritize key change initiatives in line with the strategic direction of CBD
  • Managing a portfolio of multiple projects – managing their interdependencies, resourcing and any proposed changes which may affect project priorities
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all senior business unit stakeholders including Group Heads and external vendors as required and ensuring effective portfolio communications
  • Identifying resourcing needs in line with the portfolio plan
  • Facilitating Steering Committees with Executive Committee membership to ensure strategically important changes to remain on track for delivery
  • Ensure accuracy of project charters (including change impact assessments and project plans), business requirement documents and project reviews
  • Consulting on business cases and UAT strategies undertaken by the business units and advising Group Heads and direct reports on same
  • Overseeing translation of business analysis, requirements definition and business case production into practical implementation
  • Managing senior stakeholders in uncovering and resolving potential conflicts or disagreements about project priorities
  • Designing effective strategies to ensure change adoption (e.g. Training and Communications)
  • Ensuring portfolio resources are appropriate to enable the necessary operational and strategic capability
  • Providing coaching and guidance to the respective BU / Department to enhance the effectiveness of project and change management and supporting governance within the BU / Department
  • Ensure access to sensitive information pertaining to the Bank, and ongoing and future projects are maintained in strict confidence
  • Comply with the latest guidelines of the Central Bank of UAE
  • Contribute to successful internal audits and ensure timely closure of audit points through realignment of procedures


Requirements

EXPERIENCE & ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree
  • Post graduate in business management is a plus
  • Minimum 8 years of banking experience
  • Preferably 10+ years of relevant experience in projects / change management; within financial institutions