Securities Services Technology - Portfolio Governance and Executive Reporting Lead SVP

Job Description

About Securities Services Technology Securities Services business is embarking on a period of significant growth and investment. To meet the objectives of the business, Securities Services Technology is undergoing transformation of how it operates in order to deliver best outcomes to the businessand clients. Strategy development and planning was in progress during 2020, and 2021 sees the execution get underway, which will continue for 3-5 years as we continuously implement change, assess & improve. About the Role The Securities Services Technology Portfolio Governance and Executive reporting lead is responsible for ensuring that delivery standards are adhered to and monitored. This person will lead a team of PMO and executive report creators and be the key point ofcontact for quality control of projects ensuring, through spot-check and review meetings, that the standards are implemented throughout the entire process of each projects development and execution. This person will lead the creation, implementation, andbest practice management of PMO fundamentals, holding delivery teams to account. This role will develop an exceptional understanding of both the SST Book of work and any ICG BoW on which SST has dependencies. This person will play a key role in supportingthe delivery team in SST, collaborating with Programme and Technology Directors, and business areas, including Product, Operations, Finance and Risk across ICG. The role will also own preparation and representation of SST BoW in Monthly business reviews andInvestment council meetings. The role will be responsible to work with Program delivery team to create an SST level view of scope changes, benefits analysis and scorecard on adherence to standards and requirements quality. A description of you and your experience:

• Extensive experience setting standards and implementing Governance, holding individuals to account and challenging status quo.
• Extensive experience managing broad scale programmes across various disciplines.
• Experience in facilitating executive level cross product global steering committees.
• Able to oversee several programmes at the same time and prioritise effectively.
• Experience analysing financial drivers.
• Strong business acumen (preferable experience in data-rich, analysis-driven organizations).
• Ability to build strong working relationships with peers and stakeholders.
• Excellent problem solver to analyse performance, identify issues/opportunities, design and implement pragmatic solutions.
• Continuous improvement experience would be a significant benefit.
• Experience of implementing project management reporting and IT change intake tools preferred but not essential.
• Strong PowerPoint presentation skills.
• Very good communication and listening skills, both written and spoken.
• Creative, proactive and eager to learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Drives a diverse team across multiple time zones, supporting the highest possible value for SST.
• Ensures fit-for-purpose governance framework is in place and managed across all SST-relevant programmes. This includes the use of effective and efficient standard templates and end-to-end lifecycle process to minimise waste, overseeing governance gatesand challenging when proposals are unrealistic or where costs and dates are not viable to proceed.
• Ensures that the incoming book of work is clearly prioritised by the Delivery Programme Directors, working with Engagement and Implementation management to guarantee consistently governed process and communications with sponsors and stakeholders.
• Works with SST Programme Directors and Managers to understand and mitigate programme dependencies.
• Supports SST Programme Directors and Managers with timely and accurate programme dashboard reporting, covering aspects (budget, timelines and quality) of scope, outcomes and performance against agreed critical success factors, KPIs and benefits.
• Proactively identifies and manages risk, and provides advice, guidance and insight on resolving issues.
• Assures critical path and milestone monitoring is in place in order to highlight issues or impacts of slippage to plan.
• Participates where needed in on-going management of delivery plans, through regular planning meetings and workshops across programmes. Leads application of planning best practice.
• Creates comprehensive, reliable, system-driven MI packs for informed-decision making at steering committees.
• Professionally chairs monthly senior steering meetings and adds significant value by providing a comprehensive understanding of pertinent programme updates, as well as RAID and financial transparency on the priority book of work.
• Promotes optimal utilisation of toolkit and systems for efficient and consistent management of information. Seeks out enhancements to the processes & systems for continuous improvement.
• Fosters a culture of continuous improvement that further enhances the SST operating model.
• Builds trusted relationships within technology & other delivery areas, internal & external to SST.
• Demonstrates in-depth understanding of how IT Project Management integrates within the overall technology function to achieve objectives.
• Develops and demonstrates knowledge of the technology ecosystem and business architecture.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality through demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness.

Knowledge & Skills Required

• 10+ years senior PM experience supporting the delivery of high value projects. Thorough understanding of project/programme management techniques and expectations of good Global Governance.
• A proven leadership style that creates an environment for delivery of clear, measurable goals.
• Ability to organise and prioritise critical issues and information to facilitate efficient decision making; providing oversight and guidance to team projects of highest priority and importance.
• Exceptional communicating, influencing and engagement skills.
• Financial & budget management expertise.
• Data analysis & KPIs management.
• Business acumen.
• Crisis & risk management confidence and experience.
• Growth Mind-set: Experience and passion for learning; implementing practices from others; trying, failing, sharing practices and knowledge for others benefit.
• Problem Solver: Ability to solve complex challenges, and have a high ability to remove barriers, understanding internal and external organizational structures, dynamics and trade-off.
• Excellent MS Office skills.
• Extensive Project Management tools experience.
• Digital document management systems skills

Qualifications Bachel