The Project Manager/Business Analyst is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of projects, ensuring effective planning, management, and delivery of assigned initiatives within agreed budgets and timelines. The role demands excellent communication and organizational skills, an ability to manage senior stakeholders, and a proactive approach to ensuring resources and risks are effectively managed. This role also requires ensuring all project processes and communications align with the Project Management Office (PMO) methodologies and standards.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
- Extensive Project Management Experience: Over 7 years of experience in Project Management and Business Analysis, particularly within banking or financial institutions.
- Client-Facing Skills: Proven ability to engage and communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders, building relationships and ensuring alignment on objectives.
- Communication Excellence: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences.
- Organizational Proficiency: Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Certifications: PMI Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), showcasing knowledge and commitment to industry-standard project management methodologies.
- Project Management Tools: Familiarity with project management software, ensuring efficient monitoring, reporting, and management of tasks and deliverables.
Behavioral Competencies:
- Leadership: Able to lead teams and drive projects forward, inspiring others to achieve goals.
- Problem-Solving: A proactive approach to identifying problems and implementing solutions to ensure smooth project delivery.
- Adaptability: Flexibility in handling evolving project requirements, with a focus on results and timelines.
- Collaboration: Team-oriented with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities and Achievements:
Project Planning and Execution:
- Develop and agree upon detailed project plans with all key stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.
- Manage projects in line with the PMO’s methodologies to ensure consistent delivery standards are met throughout the project lifecycle.
- Proactively lead and manage the delivery of projects within agreed timescales and budgets.
- Coordinate and engage internal business resources and external vendors to ensure project resources are optimally utilized.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project goals, objectives, and deliverables.
- Develop and deliver comprehensive stakeholder engagement plans to keep all parties informed and aligned.
- Ensure all project communications are timely, relevant, and appropriately tailored to each audience.
- Organize and attend status meetings, ensuring key information is delivered in advance to enable informed decision-making.
Risk and Issue Management:
- Identify, monitor, and report on project risks and issues, ensuring that they are proactively addressed and resolved.
- Lead the team in taking action to mitigate risks and ensure that potential issues are managed effectively to avoid project delays or budget overruns.
Resource Management:
- Plan and coordinate resources effectively, ensuring the efficient allocation of both internal and external resources.
- Proactively lead resources to ensure that all team members are working efficiently towards the achievement of project objectives.
- Manage any outsourced Change-related services, ensuring proper agreements are in place and performance is effectively monitored and controlled.
Project Monitoring and Reporting:
- Ensure that accurate status reports are produced and provide a clear picture of project progress to stakeholders at all levels.
- Use project management tools and software to track and monitor project performance, ensuring tasks and deliverables are on track.
Continuous Improvement:
- Provide valuable insights and feedback based on project experiences to improve future project execution and delivery within the organization.
- Continuously assess the effectiveness of project processes and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
Job Type: Contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: RM10,000.00 - RM12,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Health insurance
Expected Start Date: 02/02/2025
