Head of Technology Other Portfolio - VP
Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id 10068655-WD
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OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT/SECTION
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is one of the world’s leading financial groups. The Project Promotion team is part of the IT Planning, Reporting and Administration department (IPR). The Technology Other Portfolio is part of the Project Promotion team which handles the delivery of EMEA projects within the planned schedule and budget.
NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS
6 Consultants / Contractors as part of the wider project delivery team.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
To plan, direct and govern the Technology Other portfolio of investment and (in-scope) expense projects, ensuring quality, outcomes, timelines and cost requirements are met.
To recruit, line manage and develop staff and/or matrix manage project delivery staff to deliver across the portfolio of work on time and on budget.
To be a senior programme/portfolio management SME and use their expertise to manage delivery, resolve conflict and mitigate change risk.
To create and manage the portfolio delivery Roadmap and critical path making appropriate prioritization decisions and interventions on individual projects/programmes.
To engage key staff in the Technology team and other stakeholders impacted by the portfolio of investment and (in-scope) expense projects.
To provide accurate, concise reporting to all stakeholders generated from golden source tools including the General Ledger and PPM tools.
Responsible for portfolio delivery within governance/KPIs.
The candidate will need extensive experience in Banking/F.I, with strong stakeholder experience with first-hand knowledge of Banking products.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Maintain alignment of the delivery portfolio to the Technology department MTBP.
* Ensure that the portfolio and all its constituent projects/programmes are compliant to minimum quality standards defined in the project delivery policy/process/procedures.
* Define and track the delivery of project outcomes and benefits.
* Ensure the portfolio committee remains in governance.
* Set up effective communications within the project and programme teams within the Technology Other portfolio.
* Manage the overall portfolio of projects; as overall programme manager or via direct project Manager reports.
* Manage IT vendors, consultants, contractors as appropriate.
* Ensures project documents are complete, current, and appropriately stored aligned to PDLC and Tokyo/H/O standards.
* Competent in managing to established project methodology and best practice.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Essential:
* Minimum 10 years proven track record delivering programmes and projects to financial institutions within time and budget.
* Demonstrable experience in investment budget management, project allocations agreement, and delivery resource review.
PREFERRED:
* Strong knowledge of banking regulations and running regulatory projects.
* Good understanding of financial products and front-to-back processes.
* Proven experience of managing budgets.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Functional / Technical Competencies:
Essential:
* Financial – cost categorization (capital vs expense).
* Project / programme / portfolio management including change control.
* Lessons learned / post implementation review delivery.
* Change Risk management.
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued and respected.
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