WBS1 Initiative Director

Objective

- The job holder delivers the initiative's financial and non-financial targets through detailed planning and execution on different phases of the initiative's life cycle. 
- The job holder provide directions and insights to problem solving and solutioning during the development life cycle of the initiative. 
- The job holder collaborates with internal stakeholders and external external parties to achieve agreed deliverables.

Key accountabilities (1)

A. Projects Management
- Establish objectives, scope, and approach and develop detailed implementation plan for solution design and execution of the initiative.
- Establish the delivery of financial and non-financial targets for the initiative.
- Follow through on progress and deliverables of the initiative during planning, design, pilot and execution stages before handover to the business. 
- Guide teams with prompt and accurate diagnostics, design, pilot and launch processes for the initiative.
- Address challenges, issues and escalate to the Transformation Director promptly for support. 
- Measure and report on the effectiveness of solutions designed under the scope of the initiative.

B. Stakeholders Management 
- Collaborate with stakeholders to reach consensus on overall objectives and solutions for the initiative. 
- Manage dependencies and relationships to ensure initiative objectives are achieved through collaborative efforts.
- Lead the collaboration process with advisors and vendors to ensure the scope and quality of work is achieved successfully. 

C. Talent Development
- Develop the resourcing plan to deliver solutions at different stages of the initiative's life cycle. 
- Define recruitment requirements and interview candidates for required roles.
- Strengthen team capabilities through coaching and training to build a high performance culture.

Key accountabilities (2)

Key accountabilities (3)

Key Relationships - Line Manager

Transformation Director

Key Relationships - Subordinate

The team of Initiative Associates, Senior Associates and Experts

Key Relationships - Internal relationship

Working teams and stakeholders of other divisions of the Bank and the Transformation Office

Key Relationships - External relationship

External partners providing professional services

Success Profile - Qualification and Experiences

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Business, Banking and Finance or a relevant discipline

Professional certification in PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP will be advantageous

12 to 15 years of relevant experience in a leading bank or financial technology organization

5 to 8 years of experience managing large project teams

5 to 8 years of project or program management experience in banking

English proficiency requirements are pursuant to Techcombank's policy

Demonstrated skills in financial management, senior stakeholder management, procurement and contract negotiations

Demonstrated experience leading or supporting transformation and/or digital projects

Experience in Agile project management principles and practices will be advantageous