Program/Project Manager
HSBC
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :29 years, 5 أشهر
Executive Profile
Seasoned IT Professional having years of International & Canadian IT experience and over 10+ years as Program/Project/Delivery Manager in Financial services, Retail and Manufacturing industries, managing concurrent multiple small to large sized projects with geographically dispersed multi cultural teams. Extensive experience in leading major IT/business transformation projects from inspiration to implementation. Proficient at leading all aspects of the project life cycle from requirements definition to solution delivery, training, and support. Able to integrate IT/business strategy, project management, change management, business analysis, performance improvement, process reengineering, solution design, and implementation within a pragmatic, client-centric approach that delivers real business benefits. Specialization in selection & implementation of COTS software i.e. Group Balance Sheet, ERP, Basel II, Risk Systems, ALM, FTP, Anti Money Laundering, Credit Origination systems, Business intelligence (Data Warehousing), Core Banking etc...
Core Competencies
• 10+ yrs. Program/Project / Delivery Management & Business/IT Solution Provider
• Extensive experience in PMO methods & tools on major IT Projects
• Vendor Management, Solution selection, Contract Negotiations
• Program budget responsibility to $11 Million
• Management, Strategic Planning Management Programs for IT/Business Transformations
• • Specialist expertise Risk System MR, CR, Ops, Basel II, Credit Origination, ALM, AML, FTP, ERP solutions etc…
• Major strength in implementing enterprise wide Business Intelligence (Data Warehouse) covering Retail, Wholesale, Finance & Risk Data Mart
• Managed several Large team up to direct reporting of 22 resources
• Extensive experience managing cross-functional / business /technical teams
• 5+ yrs. Of setting up & running Consulting business of Oracle ERP Covering Financials, Distribution, HRMS & Manufacturing modules.
• Effective Mentoring & Coaching
of team members in Project Management
Joined RBC Risk IT & Ops department as Senior Project manager for system enhancement & maintenance of Borrower Risk rating system through a team of PM, BSA, Developers & QA.
Key Achievements:
⁃ Managed MRA program for which RBC has defined a target architecture that will streamline the data
flow & related process required for risk and regulatory reporting, program budget C$ 10M. Overlook
Program Planning, Budgeting, execution, Risk, Issues etc … prepare executive presentations for their
review as well as periodic reporting. Closely worked with Technology team for successful delivery.
⁃ As part of change management initiative Managed AIRB program to implement credit risk for City
National Bank, US, a subsidiary of RBC. Objective of the program is to qualify CNB for AIRB approach
covering Borrower counterpart classification, Borrower risk rating, Loss given default, Parameter
estimation, Default borrower/special loans, Risk weighted capital calculation, organizational change
management & OSFI qualification process. Program size was C$11 M, managed a team size of 40+ onsite/offshore Managing budgeting, risk, issue & reporting status to senior management & other
stakeholders
Head of Risk IT PMO, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, U.A.E.Sep’2008 - May 2012
Promoted to Head of Risk PMO in Risk division of the bank, my main responsibilities were to setup the PMO, suggest, select & implement risk technology solution, Basel II Framework project implementation & business intelligence solution for Risk division. I was reporting to Chief Risk Officer of the Bank.
Key Achievements:
Established PMO using a mix of CMMI & PMI methodologies, tools used were MS EPM & MS Project, Defined Project Charter, Steering Committee identification for escalation and submission of project Status, Develop Project Plan, Team building & Management, Identifying Risk & Mitigation, Assignment of Project Task to right resource.
• Program Management of Basel II Framework Implementation consisting of 6 Modules Credit Risk, Market Risk, Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk Management, Risk Rating & Risk Systems modules on an enterprise level.
• Managed the policy & procedure project for Basel II covering Risk Rating Module, Credit Risk module, Ops Risk module, market Risk and enterprise risk module.
• Involved in understanding overall business requirements from different business stakeholders & transforming the requirements into overall IT strategy of Risk Division.
• Managed Complete life Cycle of Risk Systems implementation i.e. Raising RFP, Demos, Negotiation with Vendor, Vendor Selection & Implementation of Market Risk, ALM(Liquidity Risk), FTP, Basel II Calculation engine, Operational Risk & Moody’s Risk Rating system implementation. The scope also includes ensuring Infrastructure availability & Hardware sizing.
• Managed the vendor selection life cycle of Credit Origination work flow, Limit & Collateral system
• Lead the Implementation of Customer Segmentation functional and Technology aspects bank wide as given by Boston consulting group.
• Lead, conceptualize, designed & implemented Risk Business Intelligence solution which helps automates Portfolio Reporting unit of Risk Division. The data covers Customer, Retail, Wholesale, Treasury lending portfolio and collateral data. Lead & managed the following activities:
• Database Design
• ETL Tool Implementation. Data processing (ETL) from different sources Sysbase, SQL Server, Flat-files etc. and multiple lines of business.
• Front end tool implementation & automation of Portfolio reporting pack for Risk as well as other line of business
• Managed a team of Project Managers, Functional & Technical consultants and developers
• Effective negotiations with vendor resulted in savings of US$ 1.5M during system selection process.
Projects Duration: 2 Months - 3 Yrs Team Size: 7 People Projects Value: US$ 600K - US$ 7M
As Manager Enterprise Application and Development my responsibilities were to define technology footprint for bank which supports business plan. Lead a team of 11 people comprising of Project managers, System Analysts and developers. I was reporting to Assistant Vice President (AVP) Information Technology.
Key Achievements:
• Setup & Managed Business Intelligence department of ADIB and implemented data mart for the bank. During the process of build the team, educate them on Data warehousing techniques, designing the database, guide & train the team during implementation.
• Managed Requirement Gathering Phase for Core Banking software implementation. For Core Banking software selection attended workshop arranged by Temenos & i-Flex.
• Anti Money Laundering (AML) System & its Integration with Core Banking
• Image Cheques Clearing system as per central Bank Requirements which involves integration with Central Bank and Core Banking system of ADIB
• Content management system (IBM File Net) & its integration with Core Banking
• Commercial Finance Credit workflow Application tracking (Commercial Facility Work flow solution) & its integration with Core Banking
• Credit workflow Approval System for Retail (Loan Origination Work flow solution - CAPRC) & its integration with Core Banking
• Payment Service through different Channels & integration with Core Banking
• Managed IT systems for the subsidiaries of ADIB named, Burooj Properties, and ADIB Securities & Takaful Insurance. Responsibilities include
• Software selection which includes raising RFQ, Vendor selection
• Implementation and post implementation support of software
• Standardizing IT platform of subsidiary companies as per Bank IT platform framework
• Successfully trained the team comprising of Project Managers & System Analysts in Project Management, user handling and quality aspects of Project
Projects Duration: 3 Months - 1 Yr Team Size: 11 People Projects Value: US$ 25, 000 - US$ 1M
Mindscape Information Technology, MashreqBank, U.A.E.
Being part of I.T. division (Mindscape) of MashreqBank for 12 years, I have executed several strategic projects for MashreqBank as well as external customers in the areas of Finance, Strategic Planning, Retail, Corporate, HR Division and Investment Banking of the Bank.
Note : Apart from serving MashreqBank, I.T division also provides I.T solutions for other organization in the region under the name of Mindscape Information Technology
External clients Projects
Established Oracle ERP (eBusiness suite) software line of business at MIT. Hired, groomed & lead a team of 22 Project Managers, Technical & Functional Consultants and was responsible for handling projects from presales till delivery of Oracle Applications covering Financials, Distribution, Manufacturing & HRMS modules which generated over US$ 4.5M of revenue.
Key Achievements:
Involved in presales till delivery of Oracle ERP projects & Implemented HRMS, Financials, Distribution & Manufacturing modules for the following external clients:
• Dubai Islamic Bank, U.A.E & Pakistan
• Deyaar Properties, U.A.E.
• Daman National Insurance, U.A.E
• Doha Bank, Qatar
• Masafi Mineral Water, U.A.E.
• Abdullah Al Ghurair Group of Companies. 17 Companies :
o Retail (Mainly International Clothing Brands)
o Printing Press
o Food (Edible Oil, Feed Mill, Flour Mill, Maize Mill, Pasta Mill)
o Building Material
My responsibilities included team building, Presales activities, answering clients RFP, Program/Project management and taking care of project planning, resource planning and ensuring the success of the projects. I was leading the team for the entire delivery. Other responsibilities includes breaking down of high level plan, identify and mitigate any risks in the project, scheduling the tasks, assign the right task to right resources, balance the work load, escalate the matters appropriately, co-ordinate all offshore - onsite activities, Track the plan, Phase control, migration & organizing team.
Projects Duration: 6 Months - 3 Years Team Size: 22 People Revenue Generated: US$ 4.5M
Project Manager Jun’1999 - Oct’2001
Information Technology Division,
As project manager I have executed several strategic projects for MashreqBank in the areas of Finance, Strategic Planning, Retail, Corporate, HR Division and Investment Banking of the Bank. My responsibilities were systems implementation and development. Reporting to Assistant Vice President (AVP)
Key Achievements:
For MashreBank and its subsidiaries I managed the implementation & upgrade of Oracle ERP modules namely HRMS, General Ledger, Payables, Purchasing, Inventory & Fixed Asset modules.
The scope of the project involves complex system integration between ERP & Core Banking systems
Investment Banking
Managed the implementation of Mutual Fund Software (Flex Cube) for Investment division of MashreqBank. The software takes care of Mutual Fund products of MashreqBank. It’s off the shelf software purchased from I-Flex.
Business Intelligence
As Systems Analyst, I worked as lead team member for the Implementation of Data warehousing project. The team worked on creating a unified database for the bank providing single version of truth. The EDW provided reporting and analysis framework for business intelligence about MB’s customers, which holds information of Customer profitability, Customer relationship, Activity based costing, risk exposure of customers etc. Documented all data model requirements for business. Developed data models and designed applications for data architecture. Prepared architecture strategies according to requirements
Key Achievements:
Developed comprehensive information systems for retail & commercial customers through Data Marts, Data Warehouse. I was involved in the following activities of the project:
• Vendor, Tool Selection i.e. ETL, Database & Front end
• Requirement Gathering
• Designing the database & fine tuning
• Data acquisition from operational data systems, conversion and loading (ETL) from different sources, developing Meta Data
• Design & develop Front end- Business Objects universe which was rolled out for around 100 users in Phase I
• Tools used; Oracle, Pl/SQL, Business Objects, Oracle Discoverer
Developed & implemented the following system which brought great financial savings of approximately US$ 300, 000:
• ALM software (Sendero)
• Assets & liabilities maturity patterns reporting system for Assets & liability management committee (ALCO).
• U.A.E Central Bank statutory reporting system.
• Overseas Central Bank statutory reporting system.
• MashreqBank group balance sheet on uniform reporting codes.
• Fixed assets, stock taking and accounting system.
• General Ledger and Subsidiary balancing system.
Projects Duration: 3 Months - 1.5 Yr Team Size: 2 People Projects Value: US$ 20, 000-US$ 1.5M