Job Description

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This role ensures that funding aligns with strategic goals, drives consistent project management practices in Finance, prioritizes high-impact initiatives, manages risks proactively, and fosters transparent communication with leadership to support the Finance Business Unit's objectives.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's Degree with majors in Finance, Project Management Master's Degree in a business-related field.

Advantageous Qualification :

PEMBOK/PRINCE 2/ Waterfall/ Agile PM qualification

EXPERIENCE

Project Management Expertise (7 years):

Proven experience leading complex financial projects, implementing FPMO methodologies, managing budgets, resources, and risks, with a strong track record of on-time, on-budget delivery using modern project management tools.

Financial Acumen (5 years):

Solid financial acumen with experience in analysis, regulatory compliance, and data-driven insights. Familiar with FPMO environments and adept at using analytics to enhance financial project outcomes.

Leadership Experience (5 years):

Skilled in leading high-performing FPMO teams, with strengths in coaching, stakeholder engagement, communication, and driving change initiatives across the organization.

Primary Duties

Aligning the Finance PMO's vision with the organization's overarching goals

Ensuring that financial projects align with strategic goals and turn long-term objectives into actionable FPMO plans.

Architecting and implementing FPMO frameworks that optimize project delivery across the FBU:

The FPMO Head establishes frameworks that standardize project management, promoting consistency, efficiency, and successful project delivery across the Finance Business Unit.

Prioritizing high-impact financial programs with a keen eye for maximizing return on investment and driving strategic value:

The FPMO Head prioritizes financial projects based on ROI and strategic alignment, ensuring focus on high-value initiatives.

Proactively mitigating potential risks through robust risk management strategies:

The FPMO Head proactively manages risks to keep financial projects on track and ensure successful outcomes.

Cultivating clear and consistent communication channels with senior leadership:

The FPMO Head keeps senior leadership informed to ensure alignment on progress, challenges, and strategic decisions ensuring alignment to financial objectives.

Championing continuous improvement within the Finance PMO:

The FPMO Head drives innovation by adopting best practices and technologies to enhance project delivery and FPMO performance to leverage leading-edge technologies to optimize project delivery and continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the FPMO.

Data-Driven Decision Making:

Oversees data scientists to enable informed decisions, manage risks, and improve FPMO processes through data analytics.

Knowledge

Project Management Knowledge:

Project Management Methodologies Understanding the different phases of a project life cycle Project Budgeting & Resource Management Risk Management Project Management tools and technologies

Financial Knowledge

Financial Accounting Principles Financial Analysis Techniques Financial Regulations

Data Analysis Knowledge

Data Analysis Concepts Data driven decision making

Leadership Knowledge

Leadership Styles Team Building & Development Change Management Communication Skills

Skills

Technical Skills

Project Management Expertise Financial Acumen Data Analysis Skills

Soft Skills

Leadership Skills Communication Skills Analytical Skills Innovation & Continuous Improvement Delegation and Empowerment Time Management and Organisational skills

Attitude

Strategic Thinking Results-Driven Proactive Risk Management Innovative Mindset Collaboration & Influence Accountability and Ownership Adaptability Resilience under pressure Ethical Judgement * Empowering Leadership