Program Manager (Project Management / Corporate Transformation) at a Reputable Bank - CA Global

CA Global Headhunters - Our banking client is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Manager (Project Management / Corporate Transformation)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Program Manager will report to the Group Head, Corporate Transformation/Chief Transformation Officer and will oversee major strategic programs at the bank, managing interconnected projects within Corporate Transformation aligned with key pillars.
• As a Subject Matter Expert, He/She will guide business strategies, ensure project success, and supervise team members for timely and quality delivery.

Responsibilities

• Define program/project scope, goals and deliverables of assigned strategic initiatives of FirstBank in collaboration with all stakeholders.
• Lead and deliver large, complex internal & external engagements that identify, design, and implement creative business and technology solutions for the Bank.
• Clearly define quantifiable program benefits and ensure a benefits realization plan for the program.
• Estimate the resources (human, financial and technical) needed to achieve project goals.
• Prepare budget proposals, obtain approvals and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.
• Effectively and efficiently manage resources tied to the various projects.
• Ensure that required approvals are obtained and that adequate documentation is maintained for all program/project expenditures.
• Develop a holistic Business Readiness and Change Management plan to disseminate information to all stakeholders and the public throughout the program/project life cycle.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to all stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Manage multiple work streams on assigned projects to deliver expected quality within milestones and on budget, including the achievement of the benefits realization plan.
• Supervise the activities of the Team Leads, Senior Associates, and Associates or other project team members and enabler teams working on assigned projects.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crisis/risks, and devise contingency plans to provide solutions and take corrective action.
• Conduct project postmortems reviews and make recommendations (Report) to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Drive insight-infused discussions to enable Project sponsors to best develop and execute against their overall strategy.
• Apply an in-depth knowledge of organizational structures, operating models, and processes to analyze, assess and improve Project sponsor’s business and project requirements.
• Identify and solve problems objectively using analysis, experience and judgment Identify and transform. opportunities into solutions that drive business value for our internal FirstBank clients.
• Develop presentations, reports and provide briefings on projects to Management.
• Leverage cross-geography insights and practitioners to enhance internal FirstBank internal client service delivery.
• Incorporate financial information when evaluating business opportunities and making recommendations.
• Participate in the development and presentation of proposals for business development activities.
• Develop relationships, establish credibility with and instill confidence in internal clients.
• Articulate how technology enables and differentiates the business and communicate this effectively to Project sponsors and other internal customers.

Requirements

• A minimum of Bachelor's Degree, with a minimum grade of 2.2.
• Project Management certification will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of ten years relevant working experience, covering a range of functional areas.
• Experience with managing transformation, change management or other strategic projects.
• Experience with Program Management or Project Management Office desirable.
• Supervisory experience.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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