Technology/Data Transformation Oversight - Vice President

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Vice President for Technology/Data Transformation Oversight. In this pivotal role, you will partner with project teams to oversee transformation initiatives, ensuring effective governance and execution. Your expertise in project management and change governance will be crucial in advising on best practices and developing robust project documentation. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence strategic transformation efforts within a top-tier global financial group, where your contributions will significantly impact the organization. If you are a proactive leader with a passion for driving change, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in leadership roles in Project/Change Management.
• Expert in creating project management and governance structures.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support project teams in transformation governance.
• Conduct reviews and assessments of project documentation.

Skills

Project Management

Change Management

Relationship Management

Governance Structures

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Process Improvement

Risk and Control Processes

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Technology/Data Transformation Oversight - Vice President

Join to apply for the Technology/Data Transformation Oversight - Vice President role at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation – SMBC Group.

SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries.

Role Description:

The VP, Transformation Governance & Oversight - Review & Challenge for Technology/Data will serve as a business partner to project teams that lead SMBC Americas Division Transformation Initiatives. The candidate will build and maintain effective relationships with key transformation partners, including Executive Sponsors, Business Owners, Project Managers, and support teams including Technology and Data Management to gain insights about change projects, advise on execution best practices, and assist in producing executive level updates, metrics, and management insights related to the delivery of projects.

Role Objectives: Delivery

• Participate as an advisor and liaison in transformation governance meetings and project working groups to provide advice and look holistically across projects.
• Become familiar with a business area’s universe of transformation and remediation projects.
• Consult project teams in design and execution of project’s delivery approach.
• Advise on the creation and retention of all key project documentation and deliverables.
• Lead assessments and conduct review and challenge activities in a matrixed environment.
• Encourage and support periodic reviews of the business project portfolio.
• Conduct reviews to ensure projects are added to the project reporting system.
• Assist in developing project artifacts including project charters and governance materials.
• Partner with other team members in Strategy & Transformation.
• Collaborate on developing and enhancing project, program, and portfolio management standards.

Qualifications And Skills

• Previous or current responsibility for project or change governance in a PMO/TMO.
• Previous hands-on delivery experience as Project/Program Manager.
• Skilled in engaging with senior management and building relationships.
• Knowledge of commercial investment banking organizational structures.
• Expert ability to create robust project management and governance structures.
• Highly developed sense of initiative-taking, accountability, and follow-through.
• Excellent relationship management, collaboration, and influencing skills.
• Expert knowledge of Change Management and continuous process improvement practices.
• Demonstrated experience with defining and implementing project/change management standards.
• Leadership, communication, and strategy-development ability.
• Knowledge of Risk and Control processes and Process and Control design principles.
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role in Project Management or Change Management.
• Required: BA or BS.
• Project Management or related certification a plus.

Additional Requirements

SMBC’s employees participate in a Hybrid workforce model. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process.

SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Banking, Financial Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting