IT - Head of Applications Management

Key Roles:

• Assist in setting the IT HUB / IT centers project s budget and obtain the necessary approvals and monitor cost spent against approval budget
• Develop Analysis and understanding of the IT HUB / IT centers respective business functions requirements
• May Participate in identifying and selecting IT systems to meet functions needs
• Proactively identify and escalate risks/ issues to Sr. Application Management Head
• Monitor cost spent against approved budgets
• Identify and manage the dependencies in the project to optimize utilization of available resources and tools
• Ensure that the IT projects complies with the SDLC & PM processes quality perspectives.
• Participate in the vendor evaluation process
• Monitor and report to concerned authorities on the project s progress
• Provide support and expertise with respect to the implementation of the IT project
• Advise on the project delivery risk mitigation approaches
• Mentor and train IT HUB application management team members to assist them in reaching their goals
• Adhere and comply with all IT P&Ps, actively work towards closure of all related audit findings.
• Plans, organizes, administers, reviews and evaluates the work of subordinate professional, technical, support and operational deliverables.
• Vendor management.
• Participate in budgeting exercise for Information Technology Department.

Job Requirements:

Education:

Graduate degree in Computer science / Computer engineering from a recognized university with professional certificate in project management

Experience:

• Over 5 years in managing IT projects with a large & reputable IT vendor / financial institution or multinational company, and over 15 years overall IT experience
• Diversified IT technical background
• Established project management & decision making skills with proven ability to oversee and manage staff
• Proven leadership skills
• Ability to deliver within allocated resources and deadlines
• Good know how of the banks overall architecture and infrastructure.
• Deep know in banking business and the related IT systems Management Capabilities: excellent analytical and problem solving, conflict resolution, communication and inter-personal and negotiation skills.