Job description

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We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Lead Project Management Officer.

Business: Wholesale Technology

Principal responsibilities

PMO Governance:

  • Definition, implementation and/or enforcement of program governance and control processes and templates, including reporting calendar.
  • Adherence to Group standards.
  • Definition, set up and management of program governance structure, including terms of reference and organization charts.
  • Secretariat for key program governance forums, including pack preparation and recording of minutes, actions and decisions.
  • Provision of ad hoc support to the Program Manager as required, e.g. Audits, Independent Reviews, Management Updates.
  • Stakeholder Management/ Communications.
  • Identification of key program stakeholders.
  • Creation of stakeholder management and communications plan(s).
  • Development/publication of key program communications.

Reporting:

  • Definition and/or enforcement of consistent reporting standards.
  • Production of and/or quality assurance for program/portfolio status reports prior to issue, including appropriate challenge.
  • Liaison with Program Portfolio Reporting to provide ad hoc requests for information.
  • Planning and Dependency Management.
  • Design, implementation and definition of milestone plans, including reporting levels.
  • Ensure program /portfolio plans are regularly reviewed, including assumptions.
  • Ensure program/portfolio dependencies are reviewed regularly and agreed/managed/escalated appropriately.

Risk and Issue Management/Change Control:

  • Ensure program risks and issues are managed/escalated appropriately, including process definition and regular reviews.
  • Quality assurance across the program/portfolio’s risks and issues.
  • De-duplication of CRAIDs across the program/portfolio.
  • Ensure program/portfolio changes control is defined and changes are managed/escalated appropriately including approval by the relevant governance forum(s) prior to implementation.
  • Quality assurance across the program/portfolio’s change requests.

Financials/ Resource Management:

  • Co-ordination of Business Case (re-)submissions.
  • Resource and capacity planning as appropriate.
  • Definition of cost and benefits tracking mechanisms.
  • Vendor liaison to support Statement of Work definition.
  • Sourcing engagement to ensure appropriate due diligence relating to vendor engagements.
  • Support and input to annual budgeting cycle.

Cost Savings:

  • Tools & accelerators: Support in building capabilities through tools & accelerators & Innovation Ideas Generated by Self.
  • Delivery & Process Excellence.
  • Provide asset class aligned support within the scope of the remit.
  • Act as the “eyes and ears” of the Program Manager; flag items requiring attention.
  • Provision of hands-on support, coaching and challenge to program PMs as appropriate.
  • Pro-actively challenge PMs against Business Cases, both for costs and benefits, and highlight need to re-evaluate/re-priorities.
  • Pro-actively track remediation actions through to resolution as appropriate.
  • Process Excellence: Streamline processes & Be disciplined in all operational practices.
Requirements
  • Educational Background and Qualifications：Bachelor's or higher in related fields like PM, BA, IT. Hold PMP, Prince2 or senior PM certificates, know PM knowledge systems.
  • Project Management Experience：5+ years in project management, 2+ years in PMO. Involved in large, complex project life - cycles, led cross - departmental and multi - team projects.
  • Data Analysis & Process Optimization：Proficient in Excel, PowerBI. Extract key data, identify process pain points from analysis, drive process improvement.
  • Communication, Coordination & Leadership：Excel at communicating and coordinating with all levels and departments. Strong leadership to manage PMO team, guide project teams.
  • Industry Knowledge & Adaptability：In - depth industry knowledge (finance, internet, etc.). Familiar with project traits, biz processes, regs. Adapt quickly to project changes and emergencies.

You’ll achieve more when you join HSBC.

HSBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and, opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons irrespective of, but not limited to, their gender or genetic information, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, social status, medical care leave requirements, political affiliation, people with disabilities, color, national origin, veteran status, etc., We consider all applications based on merit and suitability to the role.

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***Issued By HSBC Software Development (GuangDong) Limited Xian Branch***

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