Vice President, IT Project Manager, AGMD-RIL

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Banking IT strategy planning, project execution & delivery, and cost management, with a list of SMBC subsidiaries and affiliates, by aligning them to Head Office directives.
• Bridge Head Office and subsidiary in executing selected IT projects, especially in the areas of Head Office Systems covering Corporate/Wholesale Banking, Payment systems, Treasury systems, credit systems, etc.
• Engage key stakeholders on corporate and business strategies, evaluate Supply/Demand, budget allocation, and shape IT Strategy, investments with ROI, and delivery.
• Review business growth, IT projects, and operating costs, and consult with partner's stakeholders on resources, delivery, and cost optimization.
• Apply strategic thinking to understand business needs and provide effective business & operational processes and IT solution for delivery.
• Function as a project manager and define plan to regularly engage stakeholders and delivery teams on priorities, alignment, and delivery.
• Make regular project updates to stakeholders and make timely reporting to Head Office, including system incidents.
• Ensure IT projects are delivered in full compliance with internal policies and local regulations and conduct post-project evaluations for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in IT or equivalent with at least 8 years of experience in the IT or banking domain.
• Skilled in gathering and analysing business & IT strategy and requirements through various techniques.
• Proficient in mapping business processes and translating requirements for Agile or waterfall delivery.
• Strong IT project management and analytical skills for executing projects and evaluating ROI.
• Excellent communication skills to make effective liaison between teams in Head Office and in subsidiary.
• Ability to manage or lead cross-function teams and appreciate diverse cultures to facilitate smooth communications between Head Office, Singapore office, and subsidiaries or affiliates.
• Ability to manage and prioritize large workloads and deliver projects within tight deadlines.
• Ability to speak Japanese and/or Bahasa languages will be plus points as the role will work closely with SMBC Head Office and subsidiary in Indonesia on IT governance and project delivery.