GIS ( Global Information Services) Program Manager, Vice President

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Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.

The selected colleague will work at an MUFG office or client sites four days per week and work remotely one day. A member of our recruitment team will provide more details.

Job Summary

GIS ( Global Information Services) Program Manager responsible for PMO, strategy, prioritization and communication for ongoing projects and needs for upcoming fiscal year to deliver on projects and application development defined by senior management and business needs.  Work closely with GCIB PD, business stakeholders and GIS team to understand business needs

This function will report to the GIS Global Head and will work with Senior GIS management and stakeholders provide governance, project management and oversight.  The goal will be to provide the team has all the information necessary to execute global strategic initiatives, tactical/BAU work and ensure effective daily operations. This person will have to have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to coordinate and influence within the team and across various organizations at MUFG.  The scope will be global, supporting Americas, EMEA and APAC.

Major Responsibilities

Leadership/Strategic

• MIS leader reporting to global head of GIS and member of GIS management team
• Work with GCIB (Global Corporate and Investment Banking) PD (Planning Division)Tokyo and Technology leads for funding and resourcing of new projects as well as extension of existing projects
• Ensure business stakeholders are informed of projects status and progress through steering committee
• Coordinate with regional GIS Management teams to define prioritization of strategic book of work
• Assist with appropriate documentation supporting projects

Collaboration

• Coordinate with GIS development, business team and business stakeholders to help implement GIS projects and systems
• Coordinate with GCIB PD, Technology PMO and Finance team budgeting of upcoming business projects
• Provide reporting to Technology PMO for tracking projects status and progress

Project Management & Daily Activities

• Document and manage overall book of work
  • Document and track entire list of projects across GIS.
  • Help analyze risks and mitigation for any projects tracking Amber or Red
  • Conduct appropriate meetings to track project/program status
  • Ensure proper communication of project status across teams and key stakeholders
  • Assist in the prioritization and resource allocation of all projects
  • Help with tracking budget and financials where appropriate
• Provide project management and delivery support to GIS teams
  • Assist with appropriate documentation supporting projects including release notes, Go/No Go communications, etc.
  • Help define and ensure adherence to processes/procedures including user support, SDLC, incident mgmt, change mgmt, user access control/security groups maintenance, etc.
  • Prod and Non prod requests management
  • Participate in QA Testing – working closely with the developers

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience working with Financial Services & Banking organizations
• Proven leadership track to run technology operations, global projects and support business users across the globe
• Experience working with closely with development and business teams
• Strong technical proficiency in architecture, application development and data management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels and influence across various organizations in MUFG
• Candidate must be able to continually assess and communicate appropriate status to senior management for proper decision making  

The typical base pay range for this role is between $133K - $162K depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and location. This role may also be eligible for certain discretionary performance-based bonus and/or incentive compensation. Additionally, our Total Rewards program provides colleagues with a competitive benefits package (in accordance with the eligibility requirements and respective terms of each) that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance and training programs, income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities, paid maternity and parental bonding leave, and paid vacation, sick days, and holidays. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please click the link below.

MUFG Benefits Summary

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (including (i) the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, (ii) the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, (iii) the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and (iv) the California Fair Chance Act) to the extent that (a) an applicant is not subject to a statutory disqualification pursuant to Section 3(a)(39) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 8a(2) or 8a(3) of the Commodity Exchange Act, and (b) they do not conflict with the background screening requirements of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the National Futures Association (NFA). The major responsibilities listed above are the material job duties of this role for which the Company reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of conditional offer of employment, if any.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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