Executive Manager
Centre of Excellence (CoE) Tech Academy & Digital Capability
Total years of experience :17 years, 5 Months
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB), April 2023 - Present
• Digital Upskilling: Spearhead initiatives to upskill the IT team with cutting-edge technologies such as Cloud (AWS, Azure), GenAI, AI/ML, and Cybersecurity.
• Agile Transformation: Lead the adoption of Agile practices across the organization, providing coaching and training to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Change Management: Implement innovative learning methods and manage IT communications to support organizational change.
• Strategic Initiatives: Develop and execute IT strategies and plans, aligning them with broader business goals.
• Engagement & Collaboration: Organize IT and business-driven hackathons, bi-monthly Ask Me Anything sessions, and other engagement activities to promote knowledge sharing and collaboration.
• Operational Excellence: Provided business management support to the Group COO, driving operational efficiency and performance improvements.
• Program Execution: Designed and managed strategic programs and initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Managed communication channels and engagement agendas to foster employee engagement and effective leadership communication.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Conducted in-depth analyses and provided recommendations for business improvement, delivering top-notch reports and presentations to senior management.
• Business Support: Supported business transformation by providing analytical insights and decision support to the Group COO and Business Unit Management Team.
• Governance & Compliance: Established project management standards and governance frameworks, ensuring consistent application across the organization.
• Training & Development: Designed and delivered training programs for new project managers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• IT Strategy Development: Developed IT policies, procedures, and standards, and implemented quality management programs.
• Risk Management: Identified and assessed IT-related risks, recommending solutions to mitigate them.
• Custom Solutions Development: Provided tailored IT solutions to clients, conducting comprehensive needs assessments and presenting recommendations.
• Audit & Compliance: Planned and executed audits of information systems and related processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards.