Housing & Development Bank (HDB) has announced a specialist job opening in its Human Capital Sector, in strategic project portfolio management. The role targets candidates with long experience in project management, portfolio management and project management offices who can set strategic plans, allocate resources and track performance to ensure corporate goals are met.

The position reflects the bank's focus on making project management more efficient and linking it to the bank's strategic goals, as well as improving the use of available resources and managing risks and interdependencies between projects.

1. Housing & Development Bank Job Details

  • Human Capital Sector.

  • Field: strategic project portfolio management.

  • Required experience: more than 12 years in project management, portfolio management or leading project management offices (PMO).

  • Banking experience: prior experience in banking or financial services is preferred.

2. Job Responsibilities

  • Set and develop the policies, procedures and standards governing project portfolio management within the organization.

  • Prioritize projects to ensure they align with the bank's strategic goals and make the best use of available resources.

  • Manage project portfolio risks, handle interdependencies and overlaps between projects, and develop risk-mitigation strategies to ensure successful delivery.

  • Provide guidance and support to project managers and project officers on best practices in planning and execution.

  • Conduct periodic portfolio reviews with executive management to track progress, measure performance and ensure projects stay aligned with strategic goals.

3. Application Requirements:

The posting sets out the following qualifications and experience for the role:

  • University degree in business administration, project management or a suitable related field.

  • Postgraduate studies are a plus.

  • More than 12 years of practical experience in project management, portfolio management or leading project management offices.

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is essential.

  • Program Management Professional (PgMP) or PMO Certified Practitioner (PMO-CP) certification is preferred.

  • Prior experience in banking or financial services is preferred.

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Banky's view for applicants:

This role is a good career opportunity for seasoned professionals in project management and strategic planning, especially those with experience managing project portfolios at banks and financial institutions. Applicants are advised to prepare a professional CV that sets out their experience in project management, risk management and resource allocation, highlighting past achievements and professional certifications, particularly the PMP certification required for the role, along with experience that shows their ability to manage projects in line with the organization's strategic goals.