Project Manager

at  ABN AMRO

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.

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