HugoBank

Banking

ProjectManager

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Project Manager at HugoBank. Skills: PMO frameworks, PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, hybrid delivery models, banking transformation programs, regulated environments, project governance, steering committees, portfolio reporting structures. establishing and managing enterprise-wide project governance. ensuring successful execution of complex, multi-vendor, cross-functional initiatives aligned with strategic business objectives and regulatory requirements”

What You'll Achieve.

ensuring successful execution of complex, multi-vendor, cross-functional initiatives aligned with strategic business objectives and regulatory requirements; on-time and within-scope delivery

Industry & Context.

Banking
Problems you'll solve

Proactively identify, track, and mitigate risks and issues across the portfolio

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

10–15+ years of experience in project/program management, at least 5+ years in a senior PMO leadership role, experience in banking or financial services, particularly in large-scale transformation programs, Deep expertise in PMO methodologies including PMP, PRINCE2, Agile (Scrum/Kanban), and hybrid delivery models, Proven track record of managing multi-vendor, enterprise-scale programs with cross-functional complexity, experience in establishing governance frameworks, steering committees, and portfolio reporting structures, Familiarity with banking domains such as compliance, risk, digital banking, core banking transformation, and regulatory reporting systems, Hands-on experience with project management and portfolio tools (Jira, MS Project, ServiceNow PPM, or similar), leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation, and executive communication skills, Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in regulated environments with strict governance and audit requirements

Nice to Have

Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMI-ACP, or Agile certifications are highly preferred

What You'll Do.

establishing and managing enterprise-wide project governance

ensuring successful execution of complex

cross-functional initiatives aligned with strategic business objectives and regulatory requirements

Oversee end-to-end delivery of cross-functional

multi-vendor programs spanning technology

and business transformation initiatives

Define and enforce project governance models

including stage gates

and decision-making frameworks

Ensure effective execution of PMP

and hybrid methodologies

tailoring frameworks to suit project complexity and regulatory requirements

Chair and coordinate Steering Committees

ensuring timely decision-making

and executive visibility of program health

Drive robust reporting mechanisms

and transparent communication of project status

and financials to senior leadership

Manage and coordinate multiple internal stakeholders (Technology

Finance) as well as external vendors and implementation partners

Oversee vendor performance management

ensuring delivery accountability

and contract compliance across partners

and mitigate risks and issues across the portfolio to ensure on-time and within-scope delivery

Drive standardization of project management tools

and reporting mechanisms

Ensure alignment of all initiatives with enterprise architecture

and operational resilience requirements

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Manage and coordinate multiple internal stakeholders (Technology, Product, Operations, Risk, Compliance, Finance) as well as external vendors and implementation partners

Communication Scope

executive communication skills; transparent communication of project status, risks, dependencies, and financials to senior leadership

Process & Methodology

PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, hybrid delivery models, project governance, stage gates, steering committees, escalation paths, decision-making frameworks, risk mitigation, issue mitigation, project management tools, templates, dashboards, reporting mechanisms

Full Job Description

In this leadership role, the PMO Head will be responsible for establishing and managing enterprise-wide project governance, ensuring successful execution of complex, multi-vendor, cross-functional initiatives aligned with strategic business objectives and regulatory requirements. The role requires strong command over PMO frameworks (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, and hybrid delivery models) and proven experience in managing large banking transformation programs in regulated environments. **Responsibilities:** * Oversee end-to-end delivery of cross-functional, multi-vendor programs spanning technology, compliance, risk, and business transformation initiatives. * Define and enforce project governance models, including stage gates, steering committees, escalation paths, and decision-making frameworks. * Ensure effective execution of PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, and hybrid methodologies, tailoring frameworks to suit project complexity and regulatory requirements. * Chair and coordinate Steering Committees, ensuring timely decision-making, risk escalation, and executive visibility of program health. * Drive robust reporting mechanisms, ensuring timely, accurate, and transparent communication of project status, risks, dependencies, and financials to senior leadership. * Manage and coordinate multiple internal stakeholders (Technology, Product, Operations, Risk, Compliance, Finance) as well as external vendors and implementation partners. * Oversee vendor performance management, ensuring delivery accountability, SLA adherence, and contract compliance across partners. * Proactively identify, track, and mitigate risks and issues across the portfolio to ensure on-time and within-scope delivery. * Drive standardization of project management tools, templates, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms (e.g., Jira, MS Project, or equivalent PM tools). * Ensure alignment of all initiatives with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, compliance, and operational resilience requirements. **Requirements**

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