Group Technology & Operations – Project Manager (Up to VP level) recruitment
About Deutsche Bank
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About Group Technology and Operations
The strength of technology and operations is present in everything we achieve. Delivering tailored information technology and seamless transaction solutions is essential to Deutsche Bank's global resilience. Pioneering technologies and reengineering processes, we combine exceptional levels of innovation with world-class client service.
Our division designs and develops the systems, software and solutions that make millisecond transaction times cost-effective and reliable. Every second, we face the technological and logistical challenges implicit in growth, market change and constant competition.
Position Overview
The Project Manager under direct supervision of the Program Manager is responsible for providing project management coordination, support, and assistance in all aspects of projects analysis and management by supporting the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of projects. This includes assisting with communications, following-up on issues and actions, and leading meetings in the Program Manager’s absence. The Project Manager may lead aspects of simple or small scale projects from original concept through the final implementation. Project Managers also manage the day-to-day activities of the Project Management Analyst including review of documented issues, risks, meeting reports and communications.
The Project Manager assists in maintaining agreed levels of continuity consistent with customer requirements, documenting risks, resolving issues, group policies and regulatory requirements and escalating issues when necessary to the Program Manager. The Project Manager adheres to established project management methodology and standards while carrying out their responsibilities.
Job Responsibilities
• Responsible for the management of small/medium projects.
• Manage delivery within scope, quality, time and budget.
• Share project/program management best practices and project learnings with project team members and Project Management Analysts.
• Uses standard program/project management tools and techniques appropriately
• Create or contribute to appropriate project artifacts that may include: project plans, milestones, measures, budgets, team and stakeholder communications, resource and time management.
• Identify and highlight risks and issues within the project and escalate appropriately
Project Managers support Delivery and/or Program Managers in the following processes:
• Proposes appropriate governance structures and processes to drive and manage the project.
• Track costs to deliver agreed outcomes and service-level within budget.
• Ensures ongoing commitment of all stakeholders using effective stakeholder management practices.
• Operate within the governance (decision-making) structure.
• Adhere to project management standards and controls.
Area of Specialty: Program Office Management
Within the Project Manager role, a person can specialize in Program Office Management. This specialty has specific responsibility for overseeing in the project execution of a small / medium size portfolio of Change the Bank (CTB) projects. In this role, ensures project adherence to governance processes, drives the collection and analysis of data to produce management reporting, and manages key stakeholder relationships.
• Oversee a small / medium size portfolio of projects. Monitor project scope, milestones, dependencies, costs and benefits through the entire lifecycle
• Devise effective mitigation and escalation strategies for projects to address risks and issues
• Drive projects through project governance methodology and ensure compliance to tollgates
• Manage implementation of the project management methodology and project governance tools within the organisational area supported
• Lead regular project and programme reviews with Project Managers/ line area stakeholders
• Manage key stakeholder and project manager relationships and communication
• Responsible for accurate and timely senior management reporting of the project portfolio against plan objectives
• Work collaboratively to develop and deliver change agendas
• Engage with the COOs and Business Management communities to ensure adherence to governance framework and to support collection and analysis of project data
• Support the Architecture team / PM through Design Architecture review (as required)
• Monitor project progress against cost objectives. Support the Financial governance team / Business Managers (as required)
Candidate Requirements
• Undergraduate Degree from an accredited college or university (or equivalent diploma / work experience)
• Pursuit of PMI Certification and / or DB Project Management (Bootcamp) Accreditation
• Good hands on experience with T24 is a must
• Proven experience managing IT projects
• Significant experience in a leadership / manager role
• Experience working in the Financial Services Industry
Deutsche Bank is an equal opportunity employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best available person for a job regardless of marital status, sex (including pregnancy), age, religion, belief, race, nationality and ethnic or national origin, color, sexual orientation or disability.
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