Senior Project Manager, Corporate Core Services Program Management

RHB Banking Group; Selangor; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

RHB Banking Group is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Corporate Core Services Program Management. The role drives strategic projects across the region, leading cross-functional teams and coordinating with senior stakeholders to ensure timely delivery within budget and scope.

You will manage program governance, risk and quality, while aligning initiatives with corporate objectives and regional growth. The position supports the Bank's regional footprint across Malaysia and ASEAN, embedding

Responsibilities

• Manage new key strategic projects to meet project goals, including objectives, timelines, costs and resources.
• Initiate and set goals for the project, aligning with business objectives and organizational goals.
• Lead teams of SMEs to deliver architectural change and technical solutions.
• Provide strong leadership to plan, manage and implement large-scale, high-cost projects.
• Manage interdependencies, risks and issue resolutions across programs and geographies.

Job description

Senior Project Manager, Corporate Core Services Program Management

• Manage new key strategic projects to meet project/program goals, including development of clear objectives, timelines, costs and resources.
• Initiatite and set goals for the project/program. Strategize their directions/objectives and ensuring they are aligned to business objectives and organizations goals.
• Manage strategic projects / programs covering multiple countries across the region.
• Lead and drive teams of subject matter experts to produce architectural change and technical solutions to meet the project and business needs.
• Deliver strong leadership skills with proven ability to plan, manage and implement large scale, complex and high cost projects successfully with the highest value for the organization.
• Responsible and accountable for the coordinated management of multiple related projects under a program level initiative.
• Deliver strong leadership skills with proven ability to run, manage and facilitate large and complex projects/programs that are cross-functional in nature and have high budgets.
• Manage interdependencies and risks and drive resolutions of key issues, escalating these risks and issues for guidance and decision where necessary.
• Manage all activities within the project/program management lifecycle, ensuring they are complete on time within the agree budget and scope
• Manage the project/program budget effectively. Ensure that costs incurred are to be closely monitored and tracked as the project/program progresses.
• Be responsible for project/program quality, and embed quality processes where applicable and relevant
• Manage the project/program risks, and embed a risk management process.
• Develop and execute efficient communication strategy for ensuring communication with all levels of management within the team.
• Build strong stakeholders relationship with both internal - senior management level and external – vendors and supplier. Influence stakeholders with different agendas to align with project/program objectives
• Manage and develop the project/program staffing plan, identify hiring needs, develop the position description, conduct recruitments.
• Identify sourcing requirements for project/program, manage the sourcing activities and conduct necessary activities to optimize and align with set goals.
• Manage and oversee the test management team.
• Manage suppliers’ contracts, drive contracts discussion with suppliers, identify the areas of negotiation, facilitate the negotiations sessions with suppliers.
• Responsible for the administration, supervision, coaching, development and performance management of staff within the team/section. Provides technical leadership and direction to subordinates and other project staff
• Develop, implement and socialise the best practices for performing project related tasks for the organisation.
• Establish and execute effectively the governance framework as well as audit and risk matters during the execution of projects/programs
• Communicate project progress and statuses to Board of Directors, relevant RHB Committees, Senior Management, PSC & project team on a regular and timely basis.

Provide accurate and up-to-date reporting and status updates on a regular bases to Group Project Management

RHB Banking Group is a leading regional financial services provider headquartered and listed in Malaysia. Established in 1913, we offer comprehensive banking solutions across retail, business, corporate, and Islamic banking. With a strong presence in Malaysia and nine ASEAN countries, we are committed to delivering simple, fast, and seamless experiences. Guided by our brand promise, "Together We Progress", we continue building a sustainable and inclusive future with our customers and stakeholders.

RHB Banking Group is a leading regional financial services provider headquartered and listed in Malaysia. Established in 1913, we offer comprehensive banking solutions across retail, business, corporate, and Islamic banking. With a strong presence in Malaysia and nine ASEAN countries, we are committed to delivering simple, fast, and seamless experiences. Guided by our brand promise, "Together We Progress", we continue building a sustainable and inclusive future with our customers and stakeholders.