Portfolio Manager – IT & Digital Transformation Projects at CRDB Bank

Portfolio Manager – IT & Digital Transformation Projects at CRDB Bank 

CRDB Bank PLC – Benki ya CRDB

Dar es Salaam

Job Reporting To: Head Of Project Management

Job Summary

To ensure successful delivery of IT and Digital Transformation projects in line with the approved baseline and strategy

Key responsibilities:

• Translate the digital transformation strategy into relevant projects and programs.
• Establish and effectively motivate for the requisite resources necessary for successful implementation of portfolio projects and programs.
• Contribute to formulation and review of the digital transformation strategy.
• Review and improve projects/programs business cases to ensure they are aligned to the digital transformation strategy.
• Coach and mentor project and program managers under the portfolio
• Define, leverage and manage synergies and dependencies between the various IT and Digital Transformation Projects/Programs
• Ensure compliance to the organizational project management framework in execution of portfolio projects and programs.
• Maintain the knowledge base for the portfolio.
• Develop and maintain templates, checklists and other project artefacts that support effective implementation of portfolio projects/programs.
• Direct and motivate the portfolio team.
• Effectively communicate portfolio expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear manner.
• Liaise with portfolio stakeholders on an on-going basis.
• Set and continually manage expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
• Manage portfolio risks, issues, dependencies and assumptions by ensuring proper recording,
  assignment, ownership and timely escalation to the appropriate level of management where necessary.
• Communicate progress to relevant stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.
• Monitor progress against plan and institute corrective measures in the event of any deviations.
• Manage changes to the portfolio baseline in line with the stipulated change control process and best practice.
• Effectively manage performance of third-party vendors and contractors
• Oversee successful transition of portfolio projects/programs into operations.
• Leverage the benefits management framework to facilitate realization of envisaged benefits from the portfolio projects and programs.
• Drive adoption of portfolio deliverables through effective change management

Experience, Knowledge and Skills Requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) or in Business Administration or any other related field. MBA would be an added advantage.
• PMP Certification or any other equivalent certification
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in project/program/portfolio management
• Advanced understanding of banking operations and information systems
• At least 5 years working experience in the financial services industry.
• Strong background in Agile Project Management
• Technical skills specifically in Business Process Management, Business Analysis and Change Management
• Previous experience in managing a large portfolio of projects/program in a matrix project environment.
• Flexible during times of change.
• Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating.
• Strong communication skills & interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
• Customer service skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.
• Tenacious.

Deadline 17th March 2024

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