Job Description
Job Title :AVP - Location Strategy & Transitions
Location: Pune
About Barclays
Barclays is a British universal bank. We are diversified by business, by different types of customers and clients, and by geography. Our businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by our service company which provides technology, operations and functional services across the Group.
Risk and Control Objective
Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise Wide Risk Management Framework and internal Barclays Policies and Policy Standards.
Working Flexibly
We're committed to providing a supportive and inclusive culture and environment for you to work in. This environment recognises and supports ways to balance your personal needs, alongside the professional needs of our business. Providing the opportunity for all our employees, globally to work flexibly empowers each of us to work in a way that suits our lives as well as enabling us to better service our customers' and clients' needs. Whether you have family commitments or you're a carer, or whether you need study time or wish to pursue personal interests, our approach to working flexibly is designed to help you balance your life.
If you would like some flexibility then please discuss this with the hiring manager and your request will be reviewed subject to business needs.
Hybrid Working
.
BUK & BX – All locations
We are currently in the early stages of implementing a hybrid working environment, which means that many colleagues spend part of their working hours at home and part in the office, depending on the nature of the role they are in. We're flexible on how this works and it may continue to change and evolve. Depending on your team, typically this means that colleagues spend a minimum of between 20% to 60% of their time in the office, which could be over a week, a month or a quarter. However, some colleagues may choose to spend more time in the office over a typical period than their role type requires. We also have a flexible working process where, subject to business needs, all colleagues globally are able to request work patterns to reflect their personal circumstances These requests will be reviewed and agreed for a period of time i.e., will have a start and end date.
Please discuss the detail of the working pattern options for the role with the hiring manager.
Introduction:
Responsible for scoping, planning, budgeting and forecasting Transition Projects delivery initiatives across groups of delivery areas, with potentially, a variety of management specialism's. Responsible for managing delivery initiatives to approved budgets and business commitments. Being fully aligned to Global Servicing vision and all Barclays policies, practices and culture
Developing and enhancing Project transition methodology, Offshore Opportunity identification methodology (questionnaire and prioritisation matrix) and ensure effective deployment of these tools during transition projects. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all internal & external stakeholders
What we're looking for:
Project Management (80%)
• Lead project from inception to delivery, including:
o Accountability for ensuring that project outcomes are achieved and completed to time and quality
o Accountability for ensuring projects budgets are managed accurately and effectively
o Accountability for ensuring project remains on track to deliver benefits
o Accountability for meeting outbound dependencies
o Manage projects in accordance with Execution Risk governance standards.
o Potentially manage project delivery across different countries, managing relationships and progress remotely
o Confidently manage technically or legally complicated projects and resolve complex issues
o Work with Business, internal IT and external supplier teams to ensure successful transition from project to BAU
• Liaise with business, internal IT and external suppliers' team leaders to secure appropriate resource allocation
• Develop relationships with Senior Stakeholders across Operations, Technology and other business areas to shape change projects within their departments
• Work with Senior Stakeholders to identify new initiatives to enhance their business experience.
• Operate effectively with Senior Stakeholders, exerting influence and negotiation where necessary to define and drive the change agenda.
Project Reporting (10%)
• Report on project progress, project actual, forecasts, risks and issues to agreed standard, and escalate appropriately.
Risk Governance and Security (5%)
• Ensure strict adherence to Barclays Group Governance and Security standards, in particular in relation to the above responsibilities.
• Conduct all project work in line with appropriate Barclays project management standards and other Barclays methods and quality standards
• Manage projects in accordance with Execution Risk governance standards.
Project Management Best Practice (5%)
• Impart change and project management principles to others involved in projects
• Continued development as a Project Manager, by delivering stretching projects (in terms of complexity, stakeholders, budget and benefits)
• Maintain leading-edge personal and professional development by regular and focused activity, which covers the complete development spectrum (i.e. conferences, courses, personal coaching, etc).
Skills that will help you in the role :
• Proven change/project management skills including tracking and benefits realisation & strong planning skills in producing and monitoring against project plans.
• Ability to effectively work with cross functional groups and establish rapport and credibility at all levels & adept at budget management
• Ability to task manage and motivate business and technical staff in a matrix management environment & excellent communication skills in multiple formats. Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner to peers and senior / executive-level stakeholders.
• High level of personal organisation and ability to juggle priorities, multi- task and execute at speed & ability to resolve issues and escalate appropriately
• Bachelor's degree (B. Tech / B.E. / B. Com / BBA / B.Sc / Other)
What will you be doing?
• Demonstrate excellent track record of managing assignments to time, quality and budget criteria.
• Extensive working knowledge of project management methodologies (such as Prince2 PMI).
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience of business change methods, including process re-engineering
• Strong Knowledge and experience of IT system development methodologies.
• Knowledge of Operations and Technology business areas
• MBA preferred
Where will you be working?
Pune
Be More at Barclays
At Barclays, each day is about being more – as a professional, and as a person. 'Be More @ Barclays' represents our core promise to all current and future employees. It's the characteristic that we want to be associated with as an employer, and at the heart of every employee experience. We empower our colleagues to Be More Globally Connected, working on international projects that improve the way millions of customers handle their finances. Be More Inspired by working alongside the most talented people in the industry, and delivering imaginative new solutions that are redefining the future of finance. Be More Impactful by having the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, and
Be More Valued for who you are.
Interested and want to know more about Barclays? Visit home.barclays/who-we-are/ for more details.
Purpose, Values and Mindset
We deploy finance responsibly to support people and businesses, acting with empathy and integrity, championing innovation and sustainability, for the common good and the long term.
Our values underpin everything we do: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship.
Respect
We harness the power of diversity and inclusion in our business, trust those we work with, and value everyone's contribution.
Integrity
We operate with honesty, transparency and fairness in all we do.
Service
We act with empathy and humility, putting the people and businesses we serve at the centre of what we do.
Excellence
We champion innovation, and use our energy, expertise and resources to make a positive difference.
Stewardship
We prize sustainability, and are passionate about leaving things better than we found them.
Our Mindset shapes how we take action, living by our Values, driven by our Purpose, always with our customers and clients at the heart of what we do; our Mindset is to Empower, Challenge and Drive.
Empower
Trust and support each other to deliver. Make decisions with those closest to the topic. Include diverse perspectives. Celebrate success and learn from failure.
Challenge
Question whether things can be done better. Use insights based on data to inform decisions. Be curious about how we can adapt and improve. Speak up and be open to alternative viewpoints.
Drive
Focus on outcomes. Deliver with pace. Be passionate and ambitious about what we do. Take personal responsibility. Actively build collaborative relationships to get things done.
You must meet the following eligibility criteria:
To apply, upload a copy of your updated resume on Taleo
Location: Pune
About Barclays
Barclays is a British universal bank. We are diversified by business, by different types of customers and clients, and by geography. Our businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by our service company which provides technology, operations and functional services across the Group.
Risk and Control Objective
Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise Wide Risk Management Framework and internal Barclays Policies and Policy Standards.
Working Flexibly
We're committed to providing a supportive and inclusive culture and environment for you to work in. This environment recognises and supports ways to balance your personal needs, alongside the professional needs of our business. Providing the opportunity for all our employees, globally to work flexibly empowers each of us to work in a way that suits our lives as well as enabling us to better service our customers' and clients' needs. Whether you have family commitments or you're a carer, or whether you need study time or wish to pursue personal interests, our approach to working flexibly is designed to help you balance your life.
If you would like some flexibility then please discuss this with the hiring manager and your request will be reviewed subject to business needs.
Hybrid Working
.
BUK & BX – All locations
We are currently in the early stages of implementing a hybrid working environment, which means that many colleagues spend part of their working hours at home and part in the office, depending on the nature of the role they are in. We're flexible on how this works and it may continue to change and evolve. Depending on your team, typically this means that colleagues spend a minimum of between 20% to 60% of their time in the office, which could be over a week, a month or a quarter. However, some colleagues may choose to spend more time in the office over a typical period than their role type requires. We also have a flexible working process where, subject to business needs, all colleagues globally are able to request work patterns to reflect their personal circumstances These requests will be reviewed and agreed for a period of time i.e., will have a start and end date.
Please discuss the detail of the working pattern options for the role with the hiring manager.
Introduction:
Responsible for scoping, planning, budgeting and forecasting Transition Projects delivery initiatives across groups of delivery areas, with potentially, a variety of management specialism's. Responsible for managing delivery initiatives to approved budgets and business commitments. Being fully aligned to Global Servicing vision and all Barclays policies, practices and culture
Developing and enhancing Project transition methodology, Offshore Opportunity identification methodology (questionnaire and prioritisation matrix) and ensure effective deployment of these tools during transition projects. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all internal & external stakeholders
What we're looking for:
Project Management (80%)
• Lead project from inception to delivery, including:
o Accountability for ensuring that project outcomes are achieved and completed to time and quality
o Accountability for ensuring projects budgets are managed accurately and effectively
o Accountability for ensuring project remains on track to deliver benefits
o Accountability for meeting outbound dependencies
o Manage projects in accordance with Execution Risk governance standards.
o Potentially manage project delivery across different countries, managing relationships and progress remotely
o Confidently manage technically or legally complicated projects and resolve complex issues
o Work with Business, internal IT and external supplier teams to ensure successful transition from project to BAU
• Liaise with business, internal IT and external suppliers' team leaders to secure appropriate resource allocation
• Develop relationships with Senior Stakeholders across Operations, Technology and other business areas to shape change projects within their departments
• Work with Senior Stakeholders to identify new initiatives to enhance their business experience.
• Operate effectively with Senior Stakeholders, exerting influence and negotiation where necessary to define and drive the change agenda.
Project Reporting (10%)
• Report on project progress, project actual, forecasts, risks and issues to agreed standard, and escalate appropriately.
Risk Governance and Security (5%)
• Ensure strict adherence to Barclays Group Governance and Security standards, in particular in relation to the above responsibilities.
• Conduct all project work in line with appropriate Barclays project management standards and other Barclays methods and quality standards
• Manage projects in accordance with Execution Risk governance standards.
Project Management Best Practice (5%)
• Impart change and project management principles to others involved in projects
• Continued development as a Project Manager, by delivering stretching projects (in terms of complexity, stakeholders, budget and benefits)
• Maintain leading-edge personal and professional development by regular and focused activity, which covers the complete development spectrum (i.e. conferences, courses, personal coaching, etc).
Skills that will help you in the role :
• Proven change/project management skills including tracking and benefits realisation & strong planning skills in producing and monitoring against project plans.
• Ability to effectively work with cross functional groups and establish rapport and credibility at all levels & adept at budget management
• Ability to task manage and motivate business and technical staff in a matrix management environment & excellent communication skills in multiple formats. Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner to peers and senior / executive-level stakeholders.
• High level of personal organisation and ability to juggle priorities, multi- task and execute at speed & ability to resolve issues and escalate appropriately
• Bachelor's degree (B. Tech / B.E. / B. Com / BBA / B.Sc / Other)
What will you be doing?
• Demonstrate excellent track record of managing assignments to time, quality and budget criteria.
• Extensive working knowledge of project management methodologies (such as Prince2 PMI).
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience of business change methods, including process re-engineering
• Strong Knowledge and experience of IT system development methodologies.
• Knowledge of Operations and Technology business areas
• MBA preferred
Where will you be working?
Pune
Be More at Barclays
At Barclays, each day is about being more – as a professional, and as a person. 'Be More @ Barclays' represents our core promise to all current and future employees. It's the characteristic that we want to be associated with as an employer, and at the heart of every employee experience. We empower our colleagues to Be More Globally Connected, working on international projects that improve the way millions of customers handle their finances. Be More Inspired by working alongside the most talented people in the industry, and delivering imaginative new solutions that are redefining the future of finance. Be More Impactful by having the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, and
Be More Valued for who you are.
Interested and want to know more about Barclays? Visit home.barclays/who-we-are/ for more details.
Purpose, Values and Mindset
We deploy finance responsibly to support people and businesses, acting with empathy and integrity, championing innovation and sustainability, for the common good and the long term.
Our values underpin everything we do: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship.
Respect
We harness the power of diversity and inclusion in our business, trust those we work with, and value everyone's contribution.
Integrity
We operate with honesty, transparency and fairness in all we do.
Service
We act with empathy and humility, putting the people and businesses we serve at the centre of what we do.
Excellence
We champion innovation, and use our energy, expertise and resources to make a positive difference.
Stewardship
We prize sustainability, and are passionate about leaving things better than we found them.
Our Mindset shapes how we take action, living by our Values, driven by our Purpose, always with our customers and clients at the heart of what we do; our Mindset is to Empower, Challenge and Drive.
Empower
Trust and support each other to deliver. Make decisions with those closest to the topic. Include diverse perspectives. Celebrate success and learn from failure.
Challenge
Question whether things can be done better. Use insights based on data to inform decisions. Be curious about how we can adapt and improve. Speak up and be open to alternative viewpoints.
Drive
Focus on outcomes. Deliver with pace. Be passionate and ambitious about what we do. Take personal responsibility. Actively build collaborative relationships to get things done.
You must meet the following eligibility criteria:
To apply, upload a copy of your updated resume on Taleo
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The AVP | Location Strategy Transitions position is now open for candidates interested in the Bank Jobs sector. This role in Pune offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Bank Jobs is a plus.
