Project Management Officer

Description and Requirement

The role holder is responsible for the strategic and operational improvement, project management of DCEO-2 pillars, mandated to drive a game-changing transformation both KBZ Bank & KBZPay.

• Oversee the implementation of strategic projects, ensuring alignment with business priorities and senior management objectives.
• Collaborate with senior business stakeholders, department leaders, and cross-functional teams to define, develop, and manage projects effectively.
• Implement project management best practices, including setting deadlines, prioritizing tasks, assigning responsibilities, and tracking project progress.
• Review project deliverables, analyze performance metrics, and initiate corrective actions when necessary.
• Provide timely reporting on project activities, including status updates, budget utilization, risks, and resource allocation.
• Identify and recommend solutions for operational improvements, process enhancements, and customer experience optimization.
• Engage with various banking divisions, including Front, Middle, and Back Office, as well as technology teams, to promote and lead innovation initiatives.
• Support the DCEO in strategic decision-making, program management, and initiative execution.
• Establish and nurture relationships with internal and external stakeholders, representing the DCEO in key discussions, negotiations, and industry events.
• Research, identify, and propose innovation-driven initiatives to enhance business operations and corporate strategies.
• Provide briefings, summaries, and insights on regulatory updates, external engagements, and key industry developments for the DCEO.
• Monitor and follow up on project action plans, ensuring alignment with internal and external stakeholders.
• Handle confidential matters, sensitive negotiations, and inquiries with discretion and professionalism on behalf of the DCEO.
• Support the DCEO in strategic initiatives, mergers & acquisitions, and corporate governance-related tasks.

Requirements

• Possess at least a Bachelor's Degree Project Management, Business Administration or a related field. Post Graduate Diploma or Master Degree is desirable.
• Preferable in Project Management Professional (PMP) or Master Degree holders is preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Strategy/ PMO or Management Consultant.
• Experience in research, data analysis and project management.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Aptitude for fostering positive relationships.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to build rapport with internal and external stakeholders.