Based on the Group s consistent strong financial performance and its expanding international presence, QNB currently ranks as the most valuable bank brand in the Middle East and Africa, according to Brand Finance Magazine.
QNB Group has an active community support program and sponsors various social, educational and sporting events.
Role Description:
The incumbent to assist in establishing a group wide project portfolio management for all planned and ongoing IT projects at HO, International branches and Subsidiaries. Manage the overall project portfolio within the QNB Group. Monitor, steer, track all projects in order to ensure that projects are implemented and completed within the defined time, budget and scope with the support of the originally allocated resources. Prepare management information reports on all planned and ongoing projects on a continuous basis on the status of project completion and suggest corrective action if required.
Additional Information:
Manage HO, International and Subsidiary project operations to ensure timely completion within the assigned costs and specifications. Monitor and control expenses within the estimated budget
Analyse and forecast revenue, profitability, margins, bill rates and utilization areas of projects at the Group level
Strategic alignment of projects in terms of selection and prioritization in line with strategic objectives
Periodic reporting of Project status
Build and maintain strong and effective relationship with all other related departments and units to ensure the successful completion of ongoing projects within defined time frame
Act as the unique hub in QNB to collect all IT project status
Prepare presentations of new project proposal to IT management
Follow-up on potential project issues with concerned parties
Assist the Senior Group Project Manager Portfolio Management in all IT project related matters (collection of data, liaison with project managers, preparation of relevant material and information)
Assist in liaising with all divisions in order to set up new projects (i.e., critical path, milestones, project organization, budget, resources, etc.)
Follow-up on potential project issues with concerned parties and ensure resolution of issues within defined time frame
Effectively communicate relevant project/ practice information to superiors and peers
Assist in training all project responsible parties on the IT project management methodology within QNB Group
Assist in the development and preparation of all policies/ processes and procedures as well as standards
Assist in the creation and maintenance of an inventory of projects incl. all related and necessary documentation and information
Assist in introducing the new IT project management methodology successfully within QNB Group
Assist and support in the development and introduction of all documentation, project control and reporting templates
Create and maintain an inventory of projects incl. all related and necessary documentation and information
Regularly update project information through the preparation of project status reports
Participate in relevant project/ team meetings as and when required
Develop and foster through the establishment of best practice standards and governance, providing direct assistance/ coaching, a project management culture across all functions of the bank
Qualifications:
Masters Degree
Prince II and PMP certification is an advantage
Proven track record in a similar position, preferably in or with a PMO of a bank with international exposure
Minimum 6 years experience in project management, preferably in the financial services arena
Previous experience as a project manager in various IT projects
Training courses and certification in systems technology, management and banking