Senior Project Manager, Community & Shariah Banking Program Management

RHB Banking Group; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to oversee strategic initiatives across multiple countries. This role involves managing high-cost projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships. You will lead diverse teams, manage risks, and implement governance frameworks to ensure project success. If you are a results-driven leader with a passion for project management and a knack for strategic thinking, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and excellence in project execution.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage large-scale, complex projects with high costs.
• Experience in developing and executing project communication strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic projects across multiple countries, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Lead teams to deliver architectural changes and technical solutions.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Job description

Manage new key strategic projects to meet project/program goals, including development of clear objectives, timelines, costs, and resources.

Initiate and set goals for the project/program, strategize their directions/objectives, and ensure they are aligned with business objectives and organizational goals.

Manage strategic projects/programs covering multiple countries across the region.

Lead and drive teams of subject matter experts to produce architectural changes and technical solutions to meet project and business needs.

Deliver strong leadership skills with proven ability to plan, manage, and implement large-scale, complex, and high-cost projects successfully, maximizing value for the organization.

Be responsible and accountable for the coordinated management of multiple related projects under a program-level initiative.

Manage interdependencies and risks, drive resolutions of key issues, and escalate risks and issues for guidance and decision where necessary.

Manage all activities within the project/program management lifecycle, ensuring completion on time, within budget, and within scope.

Manage the project/program budget effectively, closely monitoring and tracking costs incurred as the project/program progresses.

Ensure project/program quality by embedding quality processes where applicable and relevant.

Manage project/program risks by implementing a risk management process.

Develop and execute an efficient communication strategy to ensure effective communication with all management levels within the team.

Build strong stakeholder relationships with internal senior management and external vendors and suppliers. Influence stakeholders with different agendas to align with project/program objectives.

Manage and develop the staffing plan for the project/program, identify hiring needs, develop position descriptions, and conduct recruitment.

Identify sourcing requirements, manage sourcing activities, and optimize them to align with set goals.

Manage and oversee the test management team.

Manage suppliers’ contracts, facilitate negotiations, and identify areas for negotiation with suppliers.

Responsible for staff administration, supervision, coaching, development, and performance management. Provide technical leadership and direction to subordinates and project staff.

Develop, implement, and socialize best practices for performing project-related tasks within the organization.

Establish and effectively execute governance frameworks, including audit and risk management during project execution.

Communicate project progress and statuses regularly and timely to the Board of Directors, relevant committees, senior management, PSC, and project teams.

Provide accurate and up-to-date reporting and status updates regularly to Group Project Management.