Program Manager

DESCRIPTION

Operating in the UAE for over ‎50 years, CBD manages the financial requirements
of some of the largest corporates and businesses operating in the country,
driving the UAE economy. Over the years, CBD has transformed into a
progressive and modern banking institution winning multiple awards for its
digital initiatives, credit cards, bank accounts, mobile app features and
services.

CBD has been recognized as the number one bank in the UAE on the Forbes list
of The World's Best Banks ‎2022.

As we continue to build upon our successes, we are looking for ambitious
individuals who are passionate about the banking and finance industry and the
markets in which CBD operates. Just as important to us is your ability to
demonstrate a talent for dealing with people - your colleagues and our
customers - and delivering service that really goes the extra mile.

This is a key role in the transformation of CBD's Compliance efforts. The role
is responsible for establishing the detailed work-plan to achieve a gold
standard in compliance, drive each workstream in that work-plan, and
independently report a point of view to senior stakeholders on its progress,
own the governance behind the workstreams, and take ownership of ensuring that
these are delivered with high quality.
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Managing Project(s), their interdependencies, resourcing and any proposed
changes which may affect project priorities
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Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all senior
business unit stakeholders including Department Heads and external vendors as
required and ensuring effective project communications
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Identifying resourcing needs in line with the project plan
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Support in Steering Committees with Executive Committee membership to ensure
strategically important changes to remain on track for delivery
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Ensure accuracy of project charters (including change impact assessments and
project plans), business requirement documents and project reviews
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Consulting on business cases and UAT strategies undertaken by the business
units and advising General Managers and direct reports on same
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Overseeing translation of business analysis, requirements definition and
business case production into practical implementation
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Managing senior stakeholders in uncovering and resolving potential conflicts
or disagreements about project priorities
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Designing effective strategies to ensure project implementation and change
control (e.g. Training and Communications)
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Ensuring project resources are appropriate to enable the necessary operational
and strategic capability
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Providing support and guidance to the respective BU / Department to enhance
the effectiveness of project and change management and supporting governance
within the BU / Department
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Ensure access to sensitive information pertaining to the Bank, and ongoing and
future projects are maintained in strict confidence
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Comply with the latest guidelines of the Central Bank of UAE
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Contribute to successful internal audits and ensure timely closure of audit
points through realignment of procedures