Project Manager
The Project Manager (PM) will report directly to the head of Business Implementation and Change Management within the UK Process & Control team. (UK P&C).
Context of the function
The mission of UK P&C is aligned to the mission of Head Office Process & Control (HO P&C) to safeguard the banks license to operate and optimally control and support the daily operations as well as the strategic journey across both CIB & CB.
Scope and Purpose of the Role
The PM role is a dynamic role and activities are determined to meet the requirements of business and implement change activities across the UK organisation. The role will focus on discretionary change and regulatory initiatives relating to ABN AMRO Bank N.V., UK Branch and Asset Based Finance N.V., UK Branch (AAB UK).
The PM will be responsible for translating change initiatives into robust project plans and be involved in all aspects of project delivery. The PM is a linking pin between IT and the business and is responsible for the implementation of Project Management and support. IT programme implementation and change will be led by the COO team.
Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work with diverse teams and drive to embed best project management practice is essential.
The PM does not have any hierarchical responsibility but is responsible for all of the administration activities relating to the day to day running and overall efficiency of assigned projects.
The PM will be responsible for delivering upon the change programme for AAB UK including as lead from a UK perspective on AAB centrally led projects as well as overarching UK projects.
Key responsibilities will be:
• Define the scope, demands and requirements, nature and content of project in conjunction with the business/function owner and/or Head Office.
• Determine required resource, SME input, cost budget and timelines including critical path and create and manage a detailed project plan.
• Be the Single Point Of Contact (SPOC) on AAB central projects, linking between AAB Project Leads and local Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and stakeholders.
• Formulate a communication plan if required.
• Provide a Project Intake Form for approval of the project at the PPDC.
• Gain approval for the project to commence through the Project Portfolio Decision Committee (PPDC).
• Produce monthly updates on all projects for the PPDC.
• Assesses project risks and the effectiveness of the control measures formulated and reset if necessary during the course of the project.
• Monitor project progress and consult with the stakeholders and plan interventions if the desired progress of the project is not being realised.
• Meet regularly with the project team and other stakeholders to discuss programme/project progress and solve any problems that have been encountered or are predicted.
• Comply with all relevant policies and processes, ensuring updates are made where necessary.
• Perform a Change Risk Assessment in line with ABN AMRO policy.
• Delivers a project closure / definition of done at the end of the project ensuring all documentation has been updated appropriately and a final detailed budget overview is available and approved by programme/project sponsor.
• Store all project documentation in a way that is clearly auditable and meets the requirements of the data retention policy.
• Undertake a lesson learned process with all relevant stakeholders to inform the efficiency and delivery of subsequent programmes/projects.
ABN AMRO is an enterprising bank with a primary focus on Northwest Europe. We serve clients in the retail, private banking and corporate banking sectors. We are also present internationally in a number of specialist activities, such as Corporate and Commercial Banking, Asset Based Finance and Clearing.
At ABN AMRO we have a clear purpose: Banking for better, for generations to come. The shift towards sustainability is one of the most important challenges of our time. Supporting our clients at times that matter has always been our role and our responsibility. Together, we aim high and work towards lasting relationships that are relevant and responsible, both now and in the future. We want to be the bank that leads the way.
Our strategy goes far beyond financial value: we want to accelerate the transition to sustainability. We do this by supporting and advising our clients in order to facilitate their sustainability shift. Our commitment to clients, employees, investors and society calls for clear direction, focus and dedication.
We concentrate on our three strategic pillars:
- Support our clients transition to sustainability
- Reinvent the customer experience
- Build a future-proof bank
Our strategy requires a culture of working together and permanent learning. It's only with this mindset that we unleash the best in ourselves to deliver a high standard of performance. ABN AMRO's culture is the catalyst for the evolution in which we find ourselves: our people are imaginative, trust each other and do just that little bit extra to help clients.
ABN AMRO UK is part of the Corporate Banking business line and operates the following businesses in the UK:
- Corporate and Institutional Banking which includes Corporate Banking, Clearing, Global Markets - Sales & Trading and Financial Institutions
- Commercial Banking which includes Asset Based Finance and International Desk, which provides transactional banking services
Our business lines are supported by a number of functions such as Risk, Compliance, Legal, IT, Finance (Including Tax), Business Management and Human Resources. We currently employ approx. 380 people in the UK.
• Proven relevant project management experience in equivalent organisations
• Previous experience of working on regulatory projects
• Have experience of a range of appropriate change / programme management methodologies, including exposure to governance, regulatory environment, controls and risk management.
• In-depth experience in the preparation of executive reporting and communication.
• Excellent command of the English Language with powerful written, verbal and face-to-face communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in order to build senior relationships both internally and externally.
• Highly effective stakeholder and communications skills, including a track record of consulting and collaborating successfully with a wide range of stakeholders from different businesses/disciplines, maintaining credible and trusting relationships.
• Show a high level of drive and ability to use own initiative
• Manages own time to meet agreed targets; develops plans for short-term work activities in own area.
• Good credibility, trustworthiness, problem solving, task management and self-management competencies.
• Excellent team player with a strong focus on working together to achieve results.
• Comfortable with working in an environment of change, with flexible approach to new challenges.
• Ability to remain professional and calm even under pressure and frustration.
• Ideally degree educated or equivalent work experience
• Knowledge of program & project management (Prince 2/Agile or other certified methodology), change management, business process management and relevant laws and regulations.
Joining ABN AMRO means working on meaningful projects. Projects that have an impact on our clients. Working with a wide range of people with different backgrounds, opinions and ideas. In the UK, in the Netherlands or elsewhere in our international network. We offer an environment where you will be challenged on a daily basis - professionally as well as on a personal level - so that you can grow to become the professional you want to be.
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For more information please contact Niki Champion, Senior Resourcing Partner, UKrecruitment@uk.abnamro.com, +44 203 192 9342.