Requirements
Advanced Diploma in a relevant field or equivalent qualification
Formal Project Management qualification or certification
Agile certification (Scrum Master or SAFe preferred)
5-10 years of project management experience
Demonstrated experience in the Financial Services sector
Proven expertise in managing large-scale, strategically aligned projects within the financial services industry
In-depth knowledge of project cost management, as well as contract and service management
Experience in managing Agile projects (as this initiative is Agile-focused)
Previous experience with Information Technology, Integration Service, and Infrastructure projects
Experience in overseeing and coordinating inter-departmental projects
ITIL 3 or 4 Foundation Certificate (preferred)
Experience with DevSecOps practices (preferred)
Responsibilities
Develop Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and statements of work for professional services
Define project scope and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure clarity on deliverables and approach
Manage external service provider contracts and track project expenditures
Build and manage an Agile development team, clearly defining roles and responsibilities to deliver project outputs
Establish and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, ensuring alignment and commitment to project goals
Ensure timely production, approval, and maintenance of all project documentation, deliverables, and reports, in line with methodology requirements
Facilitate Agile project events and maintain relevant tools (e.g., storyboards, backlogs, user stories)
Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks, issues, and constraints
Oversee project changes to ensure alignment with the project management plan or product backlog
Direct and coordinate activities of the development team, ensuring adherence to schedule, budget, quality, and specifications
Lead, motivate, and guide development teams throughout the project lifecycle
Manage project budget effectively, reconciling expenditures against the approved budget
Produce and present regular project progress reports to the product owner and Steering Committee (SteerCo) members
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