Sr. Project Manager

Job description / Role

Role Purpose

Global Transformation Senior Project Managers plan, mobilise and direct projects of high complexity and scale from project definition to closure.
They are responsible for the end to end planning and delivery of one or more projects proactively balancing scope, schedule, budget, risks, team, outcomes and benefits.
Projects can be standalone or form part of a programme. They are responsible for deploying Global Transformation Project Management Framework and other Global Transformation Business Transformation Frameworks(BTF) within their project.
They work closely with the Programme Manager to ensure alignment of their project with the wider change portfolio and the Group Strategy, Values and Behaviours.
Senior Project Managers will often play a people / team management role within the projects / programmes they work on. As members of the Global Transformation management team, they may also have line or assignment management responsibility for a group of more junior resources i.e., Alongside project delivery responsibilities, the Senior Project Manager may have a line responsibility for a pool of Project Managers (people management, performance management, resource management and professional development).

Knowledge
- Excellent understanding of the project lifecycle
- Excellent understanding of Business Transformation Frameworks, Agile methodologies and best practice
techniques.
- A thorough understanding of the purpose, value, culture and fundamentals of Global Transformation
- Strong understanding of banking and understanding of how change drives benefits for International Banking, its customers and other stakeholders
Experience
- Extensive project management skills and experience of managing large and complex projects
- Strong people manager and broad experience in managing large teams of different work streams
- Multiple strong examples of the delivery of on time and on budget projects that achieve business case stated outcomes - a driver with bias towards delivery at pace and controlling project outcomes
- In depth experience of working in a banking environment and change projects
- Good stakeholder management experience, especially impactful communication, influencing and running project governance Implementation, change management and benefits realisation
- Implementation, change management and benefits realization

Capabilities
- Planning and Plan Management
- Process Re-engineering
- Risk and Issues Management
- Global Mindset
- Customer Empathy
- Decision Making
- Commerciality
- Lead Self and Others
- Business Analysis and Design
- Business Case and Benefits Realisation
- Change and Implementation Management
- Financial and Budget Management
- Tracking, Reporting and Governance
- Stakeholder Management
- Impactful communication
- Resource and Team Management
- Delivery at Pace
- Embracing change
- Achieving excellence
- Collaboration
- Problem solving and Critical Thinking
- Consultancy
- Innovation and Idea Management
Qualifications and Accreditations
- Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) - Optional
- PMP certification
- Prince2 - Optional
- Any relevant local banking qualifications such as ACIB (Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers) - Optional -

About the Company

We lead in the creation and delivery of innovative workforce solutions and services that enable our clients to win in the changing world of work.

ManpowerGroup powers the success of many of the world's most dynamic organizations. We deliver innovative workforce solutions that enhance competitiveness, increase efficiency and spur productivity. Combining global reach with local expertise - 3600 offices in over 80 countries - we know the changing world of work and bring a deep understanding of the companies we work for and the industries we service.

ManpowerGroup entered the Middle East in December 2007 after acquiring local company Clarendon Parker, thus bringing 15 years in-depth local knowledge combined with a global footprint and industry shaping expertise and thought leadership. Manpower Middle East supports clients in the Middle East and North Africa regions. Our business is aligned to key skill specializations to ensure our clients requirements are met by expert and knowledgeable consultants that understand your industry and role requirement.

Our consultants are experts in finding the right talent across all industries in a broad-range of occupations including:

• IT & Telecommunications
• Engineering & Construction, Oil & Gas
• Banking, Finance & Legal
• Sales & Business Development
• Marketing, Public Relations & Communications
• Human Resources & Training
• Customer & Support Services (Secretarial and Administrative)
• Operational, Supply Chain & Logistics
• Executive Recruitment
• Emiratization Solutions
• Recruitment Program Outsourcing Solutions
• Managed Service Provider Solutions
• Talent Based Outsourcing Solutions
• Outsourced Staffing Solutions