Managing Director, Head of Change Management Office, APAC

Headquartered in Tokyo, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is a leading global financial institution and a core member of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMBC Group). Built upon our rich Japanese heritage since 1876, we put our customers first and provide seamless access to, from and within the Asia Pacific region.   SMBC is one of the largest Japanese banks by assets and maintain strong credit ratings across our global integrated network.  We work closely as one SMBC Group to offer personal, corporate and investment banking services to meet the needs of our customers.

With sustainability embedded within our strategy and operations, we are committed to creating a society in which today’s generation can enjoy economic prosperity and well-being, and pass it on to future generations.

Job Responsibilities

• Project Management Oversight: Lead the APAC Change Management Office that manages key projects in APAC as the Head of the office. Create appropriate project management framework including resource & schedule management. Be the Center of Excellence (CoE) for Project management APAC-wide by managing the group of PMs and BAs that support the businesses to achieve their objectives through projects. 
• Change Management Oversight: Play a crucial role in enhancing the success rate of change initiatives by implementing and continuously applying change management methodologies and processes.
• Risk and Issue Management: Identify, assess and mitigate project risks and issues. Monitor, risk and issue status.
• Stakeholder Management: Communicate project status, risks and issues to stakeholders.
• PMO Operations: Develop and maintain PMO processes and procedures. Ensure the PMO adds value to the organization.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for improvement in project management processes and practices. Project best practices and knowledge sharing within the PMO.
• Specific to Banking: Ensure compliance with banking regulations and policies. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors. Understand and apply relevant industry knowledge and best practices.

Job requirements:

• Project Management Methodologies: Proficiency in Agile, Waterfall, or other project management methodologies
• Financial Services Knowledge: Understanding of the banking industry, its processes and regulatory environment.
• Communication & Interpersonal skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills and effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels, including Department Heads, Country Heads and Tokyo Head Office Management members.
• Leadership & Team Management: Ability to lead and motivate project teams, manage resources effectively and resolve conflicts
• Analytical & Problem-solving skills: Strong analytical skills to identify risks, issues and opportunities, and to develop effective solutions.
• Budget Management: Experience in project budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Software Proficiency: Proficiency in project management software (e.g. Microsoft Project, Jira) and financial software (e.g. Excel, Oracle). 
• Change Management: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and management change effectively.
• Organized and Detail-Oriented: Highly organized with a strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.