Manager- GCOO Projects & Partnerships
First Abu Dhabi Bank
- Abu Dhabi
- Permanent
- Full-time
- GCOO Projects and Partnerships for large & cross-functional transformational programs related to Group Tech, Group Operations and Strategic Vendor Management; as well as initiatives in collaboration with strategic 3rd parties
- Operations Transformation for Process Re-engineering and Operations Support in MI & Outsourcing & Centralization initiatives
- Group Policy and Procedures for bank-wide process documentation and maintenance
- Financial Performance for tracking key financial performance indicators, leading synergy drives and support budgeting;
- GCOO strategy and planning for steering tech and operations teams into the direction set by Group Strategy and aligning goals and team structures accordingly.
- Assist in execution of projects by coordinating tasks, tracking progress, and ensuring adherence to project plans and timelines.
- Maintain accurate project documentation including project plans, status reports, and other relevant material ensuring transparency and accessibility for team members and stakeholders.
- Coordinate activities among project team members, and communicating efficiently to ensure tasks are completed within established timelines
- Identify and track project issues and challenges, highlighting risks and dependencies and escalating them to senior team members as necessary and contributing to the development of mitigation strategies
- Assist in communicating project updates to stakeholders both internal and external, providing timely information on project progress, milestones, and any potential impacts.
- Contribute towards ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards and align with the overall strategic objective of the program
- Assist in tracking project expenses and ensure adherence to budgetary constraints
- Continuously learn and improve project management skills through training, mentorship, and hands on experience
- Strong organizational abilities to manage tasks, schedules and documentation effectively ensuring smooth project operation
- Clear and concise communication, both written and verbal enabling effective collaboration withing the team and externally
- Attention to detail and help in identifying potential risks, issues, and discrepancies
- Adaptability to changing priorities and requirements of the program
- Problem solving mindset to enable efficient issue resolution, critical thinking and proactive decision making within the project management context.
- Proficiency in project management methodologies, both waterfall and agile
- Skilled in managing organizational change resulting from new processes, regulations ensuring smooth transition for both employees and customers as required.
- Efficiently manage time and prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines while maintaining quality and compliance to strategic vision
- Familiarity with banking technology infrastructure
- Strong analytical skills to interpret data, evaluate project performance and make data-driven decisions to optimize project outcomes.
- Commitment to learning and staying updated with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement.
- 4+ years of working experience, preferably in banking/financial management/ project management type roles
- A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g. Finance, Engineering, Business Administration) from a reputable academic institution
- GCC experience and/or back-ground