Head of Banking Project (M/F)

Societe Generale Cameroun is recruiting a Banking Project Manager (M/F) – Bac+4/5

Education / Qualifications

Societe Generale Cameroon (SG Cameroun) recruits a Banking Project Manager (M/F) to support the implementation of its transformation projects, process optimization and improvement of its activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the projects entrusted to him, from their framing to their production, ensuring compliance with budgets, deadlines, regulatory requirements and risk management rules. He will also have to accompany the different management of the bank in the conduct of change in order to facilitate the adoption of new solutions and working methods.

Main duties

The Project Manager will take charge of the bank’s transformation and change projects, ensuring their proper execution and contribution to operational, commercial and regulatory objectives. He will have to guarantee the quality of the projects delivered, ensure the control of risks and support business teams in adopting new solutions.

Responsibilities

• 1. Management and monitoring of banking projects Manage the projects of Societe Generale Cameroon portfolio entrusted to it. Organize the different stages of project implementation. Monitor budgets, schedules and resources mobilized. Identify and anticipate risks that may affect projects. Ensure compliance with quality, safety and compliance objectives. Follow projects from the scoping phase to their production and post-deployment support. Monitor performance indicators and propose corrective actions when necessary.
• 2. Project Governance Management Apply current project management methodologies in the bank. Respect internal procedures and governance bodies. Ensure transparency and visibility on the progress of projects. Prepare the necessary information for the different stakeholders. Ensure the correct return of data in the PYRAMID group’s project management tool. Report identified difficulties, risks and anomalies to the hierarchy.
• 3. Support for the business departments Assist business teams in identifying and formalizing their needs. Participate in the drafting of needs expression sheets. Accompany the preparation of business cases. Assist the relevant departments in compiling ASA forms related to evolution requests. Send requests to the entities responsible for their implementation.

Other information

Facilitate coordination between business, technical and other stakeholders.

• 4. Conducting Change Support users in adopting new solutions. Prepare and implement communication actions related to projects. Organize the necessary training to handle new tools and processes. Ensure the follow-up of users after production. Promote the appropriation of changes by the different directorates of the bank. Develop a culture of service and support within the project team.
• 5. Process improvement and banking transformation Contribute to the realization of organizational projects and process optimization. Participate in launching new banking products and services. Accompany projects that meet regulatory requirements. Ensure the integration of compliance constraints and operational risks. Propose improvements to increase the efficiency of banking activities.
• 6. Development of project culture Educate employees on project management principles. Promote good methodological practices within the bank. Use traditional or agile methods according to project characteristics. Train new team resources in project management methodologies. Encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• 7. Communication and reporting Ensure regular communication with sponsors and business departments. Present the progress of projects. Produce the necessary reports and monitoring tables. Identify blocking points and propose solutions. Systematically raise important alerts to the hierarchy.

Candidate profile

Academic training Applicants must hold a Baccalaureate level diploma+4 or Bac+5 , including: Master in Project Management. Master in Computer Science. Diploma of Engineering. Any other equivalent training in a relevant field.

Experience

At least 2 years of professional experience in project management. Be able to coordinate several stakeholders and follow the different phases of a project. Have a good understanding of the requirements of piloting, reporting and change management. Technical skills required The candidate must possess the following skills: Good knowledge of the different banking professions. Cross-sectional understanding of banking computer applications and systems. Mastery of traditional project management methods. Knowledge of agile methodologies. Ability to plan and coordinate projects. Good command of change management techniques. Ability to write expressions of need and framing documents. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to monitor budgets, timelines, risks and performance indicators. Desired personal qualities Societe Generale Cameroon is looking for a professional with the following qualities: Ability to communicate with various professional interlocutors.

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