Program Manager, CB, PB & Marketing

Job Category: Program Manager:Responsible for the Governance Oversight of the Portfolio

• Align the Project Portfolio to Corporate Strategy
• Execution Governance of Portfolio
• Accountable for adherence of Portfolio to the Banks governance including processes, reporting and governance committees
• Responsible for preparation and running monthly Portfolio Governance Committee; reporting Portfolio status/health, key highlights that require management attention and providing value-add insights and recommendations to Executive level
• Responsible for monitoring risks & issues at Portfolio level and providing timely & clear visibility where support is required to Senior Management and Executive Committees
• Ability to provide value-add insights and recommendations at Portfolio level to senior management up to and including Executive Committee level on an on-going basis
• System adoption monitoring and benefits realisation tracking.
• Ensure optimized Investment and Resource Allocation
• Establish governance frameworks that ensure disciplined execution and controlled change

Drive Enterprise Visibility and Transparency * Defining portfolio dashboards, KPIs, and reporting structures.

• Early identification of risks across the entire change agenda.
• Maintaining clarity on dependencies, timelines, and impacts
• Ensuring benefits are defined up front and embedded in business cases.
• Tracking benefits realization after projects go live.
• Steering delivery teams toward outcomes, not just deliverables.

Responsible for planning a portfolio * Engages with Business/Technology/Enablement & Control teams outside the CPMO office to understand portfolio's strategic objectives

• Ensure portfolio projects are aligned to bank's strategy and provide quantifiable business value
• Engages with Business/Technology/Enablement & Control teams outside the office to initiate annual demand process
• Participates in demand prioritization with Value & Reporting team for the portfolio and provides support in consolidating all requirements
• Reviews financials of portfolio with 360 Value team
• Defines a master resource plan to understand what skills and number of people are required to run the portfolio of projects successfully and reviews it with the Change Team

Responsible for managing and ensuring a portfolio is delivered * Building a culture of accountability, transparency, and strategic focus.

• Developing project/portfolio management maturity.
• Coaching executives and delivery teams on portfolio thinking.Works with Integration & Governance team to develop a master plan for the portfolio of projects
• Identifies interdependencies and engages with Business/Technology/Enablement & Control teams outside the office to ensure alignment and action on dependencies swiftly
• Educates and provides support to Business/Technology/Enablement &Control teams outside the office on PMO processes and templates
• Proactively engages with Change team to ensure staffing is available for current and future projects and to measure and track team's productivity
• Upon a project closure within a portfolio, ensures project is transitioned to Value & Reporting team for value tracking and realization
• Prepares Portfolio-level status reports and participates/presents in portfolio-level governance forums
• Provides relevant data requests / updates to Integration& Governance team as required on an adhoc basis
• Work closely with program managers to resolve issues and handle escalations

Experience and QualificationUniversity Degree in Technology, Management or equivalentMBA or equivalent master's degree is preferred.Experience of working with Banking IT or PMOTotal experience of 15+ yearsMinimum of 5 years with oversight of/running large programs of workPrevious experience in providing reporting for, presenting to Executive levelPrevious experience engaging directly with SVP level in reviews of challenges with ability to guide and challenge as requiredMinimum 10years of experience in managing portfolios, project governance and deliveryExperience in managing a team size of 5-10 peoplePMP, PRINCE2 (or equivalent) certifiedS@Fe certified (or other agile certification)SkillsExperience in processing large amount of data points and refining into clear, concise reports for Executive level with addition of recommendations, options and/or insightsExperience in creating and presenting reports/packs for senior management up to and including executive levelExperience in providing information in concise & clear manner to Executives; both verbal and writtenExperience in oversight/managing more than 5 projects/programs concurrentlyExperience in engaging with Executives, providing management level insights and accountabilityExpertise in portfolio management and portfolio planningExperience in handling multiple programs with interdependencies and an ability to proactively resolve issuesExperience in managing various project management delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)Experience of working with a cross-functional teamGood stakeholder management capability and working with senior management * Excellent presentation and communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications; PowerPoint, Excel, etc

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, and deliver within tight deadlinesWilling to learn, collaborate, go the extra-mile, and demonstrate a high level of integrity with the ability to handle highly confidential information appropriatelySupervises, coaches, and develops junior team membersDemonstrates high level of integrity and ability to handle highly confidential information appropriatelyAbout Us:About Us:First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the largest bank in the UAE and one of the world's largest and safest financial institutions. We offer a comprehensive range of personal and private banking services, including credit cards, Islamic banking, investments, loans, and mortgages. Our commitment to excellence and innovation drives us to provide top-tier financial solutions to our clients.Life at FAB:Working at FAB means being part of a team of talented and passionate individuals with a shared vision to support the ambitions of our stakeholders to "Grow Stronger." We embrace the needs of our customers across the globe with a sense of responsibility and confidence driven by extensive expertise that can only be delivered by an ambitious world-class organizationCareer Development:FAB offers unique career choices, a chance to innovate, craft solutions for the future, and express yourself in a performance-based culture that will unleash the best in you. Whether you are an experienced professional or just starting your career, FAB provides a range of learning and development initiatives to support all employees through training and skill development.Our Values:At FAB, we place our customers at the core of our activities, live our values each day in every way, celebrate achievements, and empower each other to deliver leading solutions. We have structured plans for the recruitment and career progression of Emirati talent to enable them to make a mark in the financial and banking sector both regionally and globaly that rewards your hard work and dedication.Join our team and be part of a journey to shape the future of banking.

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