QNB1943 - IT Project Manager, Governance & Group Portfolio Management

  • Business Unit
    QNB - Qatar
  • Division
    Information Technology
  • Department
    Information Technology
  • Country
    Qatar
  • Closing Date
    26-May-2019
About QNB

Established in 1964 as the country’s first Qatari-owned commercial bank, QNB Group has steadily grown to become the largest bank in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.

QNB Group’s presence through its subsidiaries and associate companies extends to more than 31 countries across three continents providing a comprehensive range of advanced products and services. The total number of employees is more than 28,000 serving up to 20 million customers operating through 1,000 locations, with an ATM network of 4,300 machines.

QNB has maintained its position as one of the highest rated regional banks from leading credit rating agencies including Standard & Poor’s (A), Moody’s (Aa3) and Fitch (A+). The Bank has also been the recipient of many awards from leading international specialised financial publications.

Based on the Group’s consistent strong financial performance and its expanding international presence, QNB currently ranks as the most valuable bank brand in the Middle East and Africa, according to Brand Finance Magazine.

QNB Group has an active community support program and sponsors various social, educational and sporting events.

Role Summary

The incumbent to assist in establishing a group wide project portfolio management for all planned and ongoing IT projects at HO, International branches and Subsidiaries. Manage the overall project portfolio within the QNB Group. Monitor, steer, track all projects in order to ensure that projects are implemented and completed within the defined time, budget and scope with the support of the originally allocated resources. Prepare management information reports on all planned and ongoing projects on a continuous basis on the status of project completion and suggest corrective action if required.

 

Role Description
  • Manage HO, International and Subsidiary project operations to ensure timely completion within the assigned costs and specifications. Monitor and control expenses within the estimated budget
  • Analyse and forecast revenue, profitability, margins, bill rates and utilization areas of projects at the Group level
  • Strategic alignment of projects in terms of selection and prioritization in line with strategic objectives
  • Build and maintain strong and effective relationship with all other related departments and units to ensure the successful completion of ongoing projects within defined time frame
  • Act as the unique hub in QNB to collect all IT project status
  • Prepare presentations of new project proposal to IT management
  • Follow-up on potential project issues with concerned parties
  • Assist the  Senior Group Project Manager Portfolio Management in all IT project related matters (collection of data, liaison with project managers, preparation of relevant material and information)
  • Assist in liaising with all divisions in order to set up new projects (i.e., critical path, milestones, project organization, budget, resources, etc.)
  • Follow-up on potential project issues with concerned parties and ensure resolution of issues within defined time frame
  • Effectively communicate relevant project/ practice information to superiors and peers
  • Assist in training all project responsible parties on the IT project management methodology within QNB Group
  • Assist in the development and preparation of all policies/ processes and procedures as well as standards
  • Assist in the creation and maintenance of an inventory of projects incl. all related and necessary documentation and information
  • Assist in introducing the new IT project management methodology successfully within QNB Group
  • Assist and support in the development and introduction of all documentation, project control and reporting templates 
  • Create and maintain an inventory of projects incl. all related and necessary documentation and information
Qualifications
  • Masters Degree
  • Prince II and PMP certification is an advantage
  • Proven track record in a similar position, preferably in or with a PMO of a bank with international exposure
  • Minimum 6 years experience in project management, preferably in the financial services arena
  • Previous experience as a project manager in various IT projects
  • Minimum of 6 years experience in the financial services arena, preferably a commercial bank
  • Training courses and certification in systems technology, management and banking
  • Strong project management skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic (preferable)
  • Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
Note: you will be required to attach the following:
  1. Resume/CV
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