Project Management Officer Fixed Term Contract

Job Title:Project Management Officer (Fixed Term Contract)
Location:London
Department:Strategy & Transformation
Employment Type:12 Months Fixed Term Contract
Work Pattern: FullTime

Overview:

As a PMO Analyst in the Strategy & Transformation team you will be joining a team of multidisciplinary project specialists (PM PMO BA DEV ) and have the chance to develop competencies while contributing to the evolution of project management processes and reporting artefacts.

This role presents an opportunity to explore all aspect of the Project Lifecycle shape digital Project Portfolio Management tools & reports and enhance best practices. If you are interested in joining a rapidly growing workspace a reputable banking environment and making a meaningful impact we encourage you to apply.

What You Will Be Doing:

PMO:

• Maintain the Portfolio of projects and support the Head of Strategy & Transformation with portfolio planning and production of packs for the portfolio steering group. Dimensions include roadmap dashboard KPIs and KRIs resource and capacity planning budget tracking key programme plans with milestones and approvals of new project initiation/business cases and project closure reports
• Continuously maintain status report on online/modern PPM tools & dashboard with input from Senior PMs/PMs
• Act as PMO as required for larger more complex programmes supporting the Project/Programme Manager with tracking of milestones/actions change control production of Steering Group packs maintenance of RAID logs etc
• Track and report on the overall portfolio budget preparing reports as required on utilization
• Maintain a shared drive/SharePoint containing all tools and templates and guide project managers as required on utilization. Drive continuous improvement initiatives with respect to change management methodology.

Project Management activities Managing smaller and less complex projects:

• Understanding and applying the selected project management methodology
• Applying the relevant level of project management methodology
• Engaging project stakeholders at all levels
• Coordinating and leading project communication
• Ensuring clear project definition objectives and deliverables
• Ensuring budgets are defined and tracked throughout the project lifetime
• Actively managing changes to project scope
• Actively identifying and managing issues and risks
• Regularly reporting status to the project stakeholders and the Programme Manager
• Producing clear and accurate documentation.

Risk Management:

• Report promptly to a line manager any perceived risks or failure of existing controls.

Optimisation:

• Conduct proactive management and champion continuous improvement
• Support project teams with implementing findings and recommendations.

Candidate Specification:

• Excellent understanding of Project and Change Management methodologies
• PMO capability previous experience of working in a PMO in Financial Services is advantageous
• Microsoft Office PowerPoint Excel and Word is essential
• SharePoint PowerPlatform experience / understanding is essential
• Knowledge of Project Portfolio Management Tools is desirable
• Knowledge of tools used in digital /agile transformation projects is very desirable particularly Jira
• Previous experience in Financial Services is advantageous (minimum 3 years) ideally with a small to medium sized Bank but other Fls considered.
• Experience of working with regulatory and compliance projects would be advantageous as would experience of working in an international context.
• The role holder will need to understand with and engage in the subject matter and objectives of the projects so a good general understanding of the banking industry and banking regulation would be advantageous
• ABCIB is particularly active in Trade Finance and Receivables. An understanding of these products would be helpful but familiarization training can be provided.
• Organized and systematic approach
• stakeholder management skills across all levels of the organization and
• ability to collaborating with others and work as part of a team
• Excellent communications skills (written and spoken)
• Selfstarter handson able to work without close supervision
• Strong analytical skills with good numeracy
• Attention to detail in checking and challenging Information provided.
• Demonstrates resilience reacts positively to changes and maintains poise focus and flexibility when encountering difficulties or obstacles.
• Learn continuously actively seeks out and takes advantage of various ways to quickly gain new skills and expand ones knowledge.
• Focuses on quantifiable outcomes not just administration/activities
• Able to inspire confidence and trust in others.
• Committed to personal development

Equal Employment Opportunity

Bank ABC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants and in accordance with applicable laws does not discriminate on the basis of sex gender identity gender expression race color religion national origin ancestry age marital status disability medical condition sexual orientation or on any other basis prohibited by law.

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