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JOB SUMMARY:

The IT Project Management Office Director ensures that funded projects are executed effectively and efficiently assuring delivery on time and within budget. The role is responsible for developing and maintaining high standards by establishing best in class project management methodologies, standards, and tools. This individual communicates to Executive Management on all projects within the program portfolio. The Director of Project Management Office oversees the project management process including governance, team leadership, monitoring, prioritization, communication, and quality controls. The Director should have a proven track record of successful project delivery, an ability to improve project management practices and substantial team leadership experience with a focus on team development.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Governance:

• Establish the Project Management Office role and create a Center of Excellence in alignment with Project Management Institute (PMI) guidelines, quality standards and company requirements.
• Seek implementation efficiencies to meet or exceed the financial expectations established at project initiation.
• Develop, implement, and govern program management processes, dashboards, templates, policies, and metrics.
• Monitor compliance with project policies and standards.
• Manage project deliverables and tasks.

Team Leadership:

• Coach and mentor project management practitioners and share knowledge of best practices.
• Establish the PMO organization structure, hire and manage project staffing requirements in line with project objectives.
• Coordinate project deliverables with Project Managers, Analysts and Business Stakeholders in a direct and indirect reporting structure.
• Set annual performance targets for direct reports and conduct performance reviews.
• Oversee Project Managers for the delivery of projects/programs on time, within scope and on budget.

 Prioritization:

• Provide executive leaders with the information needed to assess and decide which proposals have the highest potential value, impact, and strategic alignment.
• Interface with executives to define project priorities, implementation opportunities, challenges and communicate project risks and opportunities.

EDUCATION:

• University degree in Information Technology or related field required.
• A minimum of 12 years of project management experience preferred.
• PMP or PJMP highly desired.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge and experience in Banking Sector and Financial Services domain is a must
• Skilled at managing teams and large-scale projects.
• Skilled at managing project deliverables and timelines.
• Excellent ability with identifying sources of funding and business development opportunities.
• Facilitates the development of grant applications and business proposals.
• Direct responsibility for planning, organizing and the direction of the organizations project management office and programs.

ADDITONAL QUALITIES

• Expert-level knowledge of project and change management, methodologies, techniques, processes (e.g., Project and Portfolio Management Methodology - PPM).
• Budget, cost, and profitability management skills.
• Knowledge of resource management tools.
• High-level of communication, interpersonal skills.
• Excellent judgment with proven ability to identify problems and deal with complex issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly on challenging, complex, and difficult issues to develop solutions that address root causes.
• Ability to develop and deliver training to small and large groups.
•  Ability to influence without authority.
• Flexible, adaptable, and resourceful when managing changing timelines and multiple deliverables.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to establish and manage a high-performance team.