Projects Manager recruitment

Assist in developing the overall project management methodology, set up and 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 to brief Executive Management on the status of project completion and suggest corrective action if required.

Essential Duties Responsibilities by Dimensions:

A.    Shareholder Financial:
-    Assist in developing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to successfully monitor and track the Group’s portfolio of ongoing projects

B.    Customer (Internal External):
-    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 project requests for new projects for approval
-    Prepare presentations of new project proposal for Executive Management approval
-    Follow-up on potential project issues with concerned parties
-    Assist the Head of GPMO in all 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 introducing the new project management methodology successfully within QNB Group, jointly with AGM Strategy
-    Assist in training all project responsible parties on the new project management methodology within QNB Group

C.    Internal (Processes, Products, Regulatory):
-    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 project management methodology successfully within QNB Group
-    Assist and support in the development and introduction of all documentation, project control and reporting templates related to the set up of a project management office (PMO)
-    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
-    Assist in defining, developing and introducing all documentation, project control and reporting templates related to the set up of a project management office (PMO)
-    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

D.    Learning Knowledge:
-    Possess a thorough understanding of Project Management theory and practice
-    Identify areas for professional development

E.    Other:
-    Ensure high standards of confidentiality to safeguard commercially sensitive information
 
Education/Experience Requirements:
-    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 10 years experience in project management, preferably in the financial services arena
-    Previous experience as a project manager in various business and IT related projects
-    Minimum of 8-10 years experience in the financial services arena, preferably a commercial bank
-    Training courses and certification in systems technology, management and banking

Required Special Skills:
-    Strong project management skills
-    Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic (preferable)
-    Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
-    Ability to handle tight deadlines and work well under pressure
-    Ability to work in a relatively unstructured, project-based and multicultural environment
-    Hands-on mentality, highly proactive, self driven/ motivated, eager to learn and to develop
-    Personal qualities such as being self driven and a team worker
-    Well-developed leadership, motivational and team-building skills
-    Computer literate with good knowledge of excel and powerpoint

Operating Environment/ Location:
-    Located in Qatar and will involve liaison with domestic and international entities as and when required

Framework and Boundaries:
-    Group’s overall strategic plan
-    Budgetary and scorecard targets
-    Applicable policies and procedures
-    Relevant regulatory pronouncements of the applicable local and international regulators and related best practices
-    Delegated authorities as per the delegation of authorities’ structure
-    Instructions of the Head of GPMO as well as Head of Corporate Planning Integration and AGM Strategy

Communications and Working Relationships:
-    Direct relationship with the Head of GPMO
-    Frequent contact with the Head of Corporate Planning and Integration and other related divisional and department heads
-    Continuous contact and day-to-day interaction with all project managers of business and support divisions

Supervisory Responsibilities:
-    No direct supervisory responsibilities