Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Key Responsibilities:
Hive Governance
• Institute the required processes to ensure that the hive functions in line with the NWoW (New Ways of Working) principles and policies
• Ensure / assist in timely arrangement of hive forums and ceremonies – Big room planning, refinement forum, etc. as per governance requirements
• Set up the required operating rhythm for the hive for reviewing new requests, engaging in prioritization discussion, hive headcount tracking, etc.
• Maintain the library / repository of all key governance papers, including submitted papers and meeting minutes of various Governance forums
Tracking & Reporting
• Assist the hive lead in providing regular updates to various governance forums (QPR, MPR, etc.) using Clarity and other data available
• Work with Product Owners and Scrum Masters to ensure there is a regular reporting mechanism for the hive backlog for onward communication as appropriate
• Ensuring that all submissions to committees are of the right quality and are timely
• Communicate the required reporting and tracking requirements to Product Owners and Scrum Masters in terms of Clarity / Jira updates
Backlog Management
• Provide support to Programme / Project Managers, Product Owners, Scrum Masters and work-stream leads to identify areas of improvement and to ensure that programme / projects follow the Bank's required processes, policies and governance standards
• Facilitate prioritization discussions with markets and relevant hive teams to accommodate urgent requests / regulatory projects
Cost Centre Management
• Maintain oversight on the approved budget of the hive and performance against the budget
• Facilitate any requests for changes in hive cost or budget transfers with country, regional and Group teams
Country Support/ Prioritization
• Guide markets on the process of raising new requests, setting up projects in Clarity, approval process, etc.
Regulatory & Business Conduct
• Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group's Values and Code of Conduct.
• Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.
• Lead the [team] to achieve the outcomes set out in the Bank's Conduct Principles: [Fair Outcomes for Clients; Effective Financial Markets; Financial Crime Compliance; The Right Environment.]
• Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.
Our Ideal Candidate
• Minimum 8 to 10 years in Retail Banking; experience in a project / programme management capacity supporting or delivering strategic projects, programs and initiatives will be preferred
• Strong financial management capabilities: budget tracking, planning, forecast and variance explanations
• Understanding of NWoW principles, Agile framework, project governance standards, PED process, change management, financial management, project lifecycle and related phase gates will be preferred
• A 'can do' attitude committed to doing 'what it takes' to deliver
• Agile' mindset; whilst not being the subject matter expert, having the ability to learn quickly, listen, synthesise the issues and articulate for senior management with recommendations.
• Diligent and detail-orientated
• Ability to create effective work relationships across functions and borders; excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
ROLE SPECIFIC TECHNICAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES AND PROFICIENCY LEVELS
• Technical Competency Name: Proficiency Levels
• Project Management Core
• Agile way of working Advanced
• Financial Budgeting and Forecasting Core
• Working with Tools like JIRA and Confluence Advance
About Standard Chartered
We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 160 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents. And we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.
Our purpose, to , together with our brand promise, to be are achieved by how we each live our . When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion. Together we:
• Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do
• Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well
• Be better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term
In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.
• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations
• Time-off including annual, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 weeks maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum
• Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns
• Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits
• A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning
• Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential
• Key Responsibilities:
Hive Governance
• Institute the required processes to ensure that the hive functions in line with the NWoW (New Ways of Working) principles and policies
• Ensure / assist in timely arrangement of hive forums and ceremonies – Big room planning, refinement forum, etc. as per governance requirements
• Set up the required operating rhythm for the hive for reviewing new requests, engaging in prioritization discussion, hive headcount tracking, etc.
• Maintain the library / repository of all key governance papers, including submitted papers and meeting minutes of various Governance forums
Tracking & Reporting
• Assist the hive lead in providing regular updates to various governance forums (QPR, MPR, etc.) using Clarity and other data available
• Work with Product Owners and Scrum Masters to ensure there is a regular reporting mechanism for the hive backlog for onward communication as appropriate
• Ensuring that all submissions to committees are of the right quality and are timely
• Communicate the required reporting and tracking requirements to Product Owners and Scrum Masters in terms of Clarity / Jira updates
Backlog Management
• Provide support to Programme / Project Managers, Product Owners, Scrum Masters and work-stream leads to identify areas of improvement and to ensure that programme / projects follow the Bank's required processes, policies and governance standards
• Facilitate prioritization discussions with markets and relevant hive teams to accommodate urgent requests / regulatory projects
Cost Centre Management
• Maintain oversight on the approved budget of the hive and performance against the budget
• Facilitate any requests for changes in hive cost or budget transfers with country, regional and Group teams
Country Support/ Prioritization
• Guide markets on the process of raising new requests, setting up projects in Clarity, approval process, etc.
Regulatory & Business Conduct
• Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group's Values and Code of Conduct.
• Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.
• Lead the [team] to achieve the outcomes set out in the Bank's Conduct Principles: [Fair Outcomes for Clients; Effective Financial Markets; Financial Crime Compliance; The Right Environment.]
• Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.
Our Ideal Candidate
• Minimum 8 to 10 years in Retail Banking; experience in a project / programme management capacity supporting or delivering strategic projects, programs and initiatives will be preferred
• Strong financial management capabilities: budget tracking, planning, forecast and variance explanations
• Understanding of NWoW principles, Agile framework, project governance standards, PED process, change management, financial management, project lifecycle and related phase gates will be preferred
• A 'can do' attitude committed to doing 'what it takes' to deliver
• Agile' mindset; whilst not being the subject matter expert, having the ability to learn quickly, listen, synthesise the issues and articulate for senior management with recommendations.
• Diligent and detail-orientated
• Ability to create effective work relationships across functions and borders; excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
ROLE SPECIFIC TECHNICAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES AND PROFICIENCY LEVELS
• Technical Competency Name: Proficiency Levels
• Project Management Core
• Agile way of working Advanced
• Financial Budgeting and Forecasting Core
• Working with Tools like JIRA and Confluence Advance
About Standard Chartered
We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 160 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents. And we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.
Our purpose, to , together with our brand promise, to be are achieved by how we each live our . When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion. Together we:
• Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do
• Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well
• Be better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term
In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.
• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations
• Time-off including annual, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 weeks maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum
• Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns
• Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits
• A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning
• Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Program Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Bank Jobs sector. This role in Bengaluru 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.
