Project Portfolio Lead

Project Portfolio Lead

PROJECT AND PORTFOLIO LEAD

(FIXED TERM CONTRACT)

About the FSC:

The Financial Services Commission (FSC) is an integrated Financial Services regulator. Our mission is to regulate and supervise the Securities, Insurance, Private Pensions and Trust and Corporate Services providers for the protection of their users, thereby enhancing public confidence through the efforts of a competent workforce.

We are seeking individuals who are self-directed, result-oriented, and have a passion for providing excellent service.

The FSC has an immediate opening for the position of Project and Portfolio Lead.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Portfolio and Project Management Lead ensures effective management of the portfolio and project management plan(s) which integrate all strategic initiatives to ensure project tracking, reporting, coordination, prioritization, and risk management. This ensures key interdependencies between workstreams are identified and addressed. The role develops and implements the framework, processes and tools for project management, while also providing oversight and management related to the planning and implementation of transformation projects, for effective project delivery on time, on budget and on quality.

 MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Leads portfolio management of strategic initiatives and transformation efforts through the governance and delivery of programs, using an appropriate program and project management methodology to give assurance that intended outcomes are identified and achieved.
• Ensures that risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints are managed appropriately at program and project levels.
• Implements and manages a performance measurement framework to improve strategic and operational performance.
• Facilitate the cascading of strategic objectives into operational goals and objectives and the development of SMART targets.
• Oversees the production of project plans ensuring that all activities are identified, are appropriately organized to deliver program and project objectives, and comply both with the organization's project and program management framework and with the organization's wider governance structure and processes.
• Provide insights and recommendations to inform strategic decision-making
• Manage the project review process; provide stakeholders with accurate and relevant information and key recommendations at established review points to enable them to evaluate progress and agree on change.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Develop business case justifications including cost/benefit analyses for project initiatives.
• Formulate or acquire and implement templates, tools, policies and procedures for the development, efficient execution and monitoring of projects to maximise successful implementation in line with agreed scope and deliverables, including project reporting systems, issue and risk documentation.

Educational Requirement (s) 

• Master’s degree in Business, Management, Public Administration or related field.
• Project Management Certification is a distinct advantage.

 Required Experience and Skills

• At least 5 years of experience leading multiple projects concurrently.
• Experience leading the implementation of project management methodologies and techniques.
• Experience using change management and strategic management methodologies is considered an asset.