Keystone Ops Readiness

Role Responsibilities

Job Summary

The Keystone Programme is a multi-year programme implementing ATLAS (Core Banking System), SC Pay (New Payments Platform) & Euronet (New ATM Switch) to replace current varied core banking applications in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea and Thailand. The Keystone Programme will transform and modernize the Bank’s core system and operating model to optimize speed-to-market and value.

The Keystone senior project manager of Implementation is accountable for planning, preparation, dress rehearsal and implementation co-ordination for the embedding of tooling, processes and support to successfully deliver the Keystone solution. The senior project manager needs to work with a core Keystone team, Operations teams and Business teams to ensure qualitive outcomes are delivered in adherence to the overall programme schedule. As part of the Operational Readiness team, this role will be actively engaged in go-live implementation activities.

As the Senior Project Manager of Implementation in Operational Readiness, the candidate should have a demonstrated strong experience in implementation on scale in Tier 1 companies, core financial services system implementation / support and be able to work with cross-functional technology teams and business stakeholders. The candidate should also have demonstrable experience in:

Project management Implementing new products Good understanding of financial services functions / operations At least 10-15 years of working with Core Banking environments

Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities include:

Ensure the program adheres to SCB standards, policies, and controls Overall deployment delivery plan for the Keystone programme inclusive of pre-activities Provide leadership to the technical and business streams by managing teams to ensure quality delivery  Embed quality and consistency by driving the delivery of standardized plans, processes and reporting Embed process to ensure the consistency and quality of Command Centre operations, Command Centre reporting and alignment to the overall Keystone implementation plan Work with Infrastructure teams to ensure quality deployment plans Provide updates to internal and external stakeholders as per agreed cadence on time and of high quality Ensure there is a central repository where artefacts are located or can be accessed Be a single point of contact for Command Centre  Track deliverables and ensure escalation in a timely manner of any impediments / blockers Supporting the Programme Director & Operational Readiness Program Manager by providing subject matter expertise, contributing to the identification of risks and resolution of impediments, issues and blockers Active participation in Programme Leadership meetings Engage and communicate with Group / Country MT, technology and relevant stakeholders as appropriate to ensure successful delivery of the programme.  Acting as an ambassador for the Keystone Programme Creating a sense of urgency and focus for deployment to drive timely execution & resolution of issues / impediments and blockers

Strategy

Develop overall parallel-run approach to ensure the qualitative objectives of the programme are delivered

Business

Work closely with the business to ensure parallel-run activities are delivered in accordance to plan

Processes

Process orientated and work to ensure parallel-run artefacts / site are set-up and maintained to a satisfactory auditable level.

People & Talent

Mentor business users to ensure parallel-run outputs are delivered at the right calibre

Risk Management

Demonstrate a good understanding of Risk Management

Governance

Demonstrate a good understanding of Programme Governance

Regulatory & Business Conduct

Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct. Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct. Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.

Key stakeholders

Accountable Executive, Programme Director, Programme Managers, and Project Governance Global, region and country management team Global, region and country technology leads

Other Responsibilities

Perform other responsibilities assigned under Group, Country, Business or Functional policies and procedures; 

Our Ideal Candidate 

Education - The candidate should have 10-15 years solid experience in Core Platforms &/or Data Architecture; Experience on large programmes is an advantage. Certifications - PMP OR EQUIVALENT Languages - Business English is mandatory. Cantonese, Thai, Korean, Mandarin would be advantage Candidate should be able to demonstrate and have:
Excellent communication and influencing skillsResilient personality to deal with pressureWell-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well as part of a team, establish and maintain effective networks and liaise with internal and external stakeholders at all levels and in an environment where priorities are subject to changeCapable of engaging key stakeholders and building alliances through active conversations including peer or more senior stakeholders who have no direct reporting relationships Welcomes different opinionsStrong team skillsAssertiveness with logical reasoning

Role Specific Competencies

Excel, Microsoft Project, Word, Powerpoint Competent to  Sharepoint & Confluence ADO / Jira Bird VU An 

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