Operations Project Manager

OBJECTIVES

Responsible for project management (portfolio is mainly related to systems, technical projects) of cross-functional projects with more than 2 departments involvement, creating and organizing project working group, report about the status of the project on Project committee, develop instructive materials and project management methodology.

COMMUNICATION

Internal (within VPB FC): With all key stakeholders - Risk, Finance, Collections, Sales, etc to plan & execute project

External (outside VPB FC): With consulting partners/ external vendor to provide service for company to plan & implement key initiatives as per Management Board’s request

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan the project

• Define the scope of the project in collaboration with Sponsor and PMD Director
• Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project
• Determine the resources (time, money, equipment, etc) required to complete the project
• Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities
• Review the project schedule with Project review Committee; revise the schedule as required
• Together with Sponsor and PMD Head determine the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion

Staff the project

• In consultation with the appropriate manager, recruit, interview and select staff with appropriate skills for the project activities
• Manage project staff according to the established policies and practices of VPB FC
• Ensure that all project personnel receive an appropriate motivation
• Contract qualified consultants to work on the project as appropriate

Implement the project

• Execute the project according to the project plan
• Conduct project documentation according to Project Management standards
• Monitor the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project
• Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards

Control the project

• Prepare reports on the project for management
• Communicate with sponsor and customers to keep them informed on project progress
• Monitor and approve all budgeted project expenditures
• Monitor cash flow projections and report actual cash flow and variance to Project Review Committee on a regular basis (monthly/bimonthly)

Evaluate the project

• Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality
• Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase

Education: University Graduation – major: Business management, Economics or technical specialties

Experience

• Min. 3 year of working experience in finance (banking, insurance, investment, etc.) sphere
• Min. 2 year of experience in managing projects

Skills

• Good understanding of technical areas/ operations of finance industry
• Language requirements – Vietnamese – native, English – fluent
• Computer Skills : skills in Microsoft Office applications (Powerpoint, Project)
• Good management; communication and presentation skill
• Problem solving and negotiable skill
• Ability to work under high pressure

• Job type: Permanent