HugoBank
Banking
ProjectManager
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“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.
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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