Change Manager at Barclays Bank , Tanzania

Description

 JOB PURPOSE
• To manage country projects. Ensuring that the project is delivered on time, to
budget, quality and in compliance with Barclays Africa & Middle East project policies and
methodologies.
• In the delivery of programmes or projects will follow and apply Barclays Africa &
Middle East project practices, standards and methodologies as defined form time to time.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES & APPROXIMATE TIME SPLITS %
Accountability: PROJECT DEFINITION AND PLANNING
 Time Split: 30%
Outputs:
• Evaluate business need for change and create or assist in creation of business case.
• Define, scope and plan the project and agree structure and deliverables.
• Obtain sign-off of business case from Project Sponsor as appropriate.
• Prepare and agree detailed project/sub project responsibilities.
• Agree resource requirements with Local PSO, Business, IT Support Exc.
Accountability: PROJECT MANAGEMENT Time Split: 50%
Outputs:
• Responsible for Project Management initiatives, acting either alone or managing
small numbers of staff (often from the BAU line who are often seconded part-time to the
project).
• Manage compliance with Barclays Africa & Middle East project practices and
methodologies.
• Comply with the appropriate structures established and maintained by the Project
Manager, to ensure the delivery of projects.
• Prepare current and accurate forecast of costs, cashflow, timescales and resource
requirements and agree with the Project Steering Committee
• Identify all products and tasks associated with their completion.  Prepare and
maintain detailed and accurate project and resource plans, with current estimates for
activity completion.
• Prepare and agree detailed project plans to meet project objectives on time and
within budget.
• Co-ordinate, review and report project progress against plan escalating issues when
appropriate.
• Follow agreed controls for resource, schedule and quality.
• Organise and manage sub-project staff and set up and chair team and Management
meetings as appropriate.
• Demonstrate effective stakeholder management (minimal engagement required).
• Identify areas of risk, concern, change and issue management procedures, making
recommendations as appropriate.
• Ensure business benefits are owned and delivered.
• Manage the hand over of project deliverables and completion of the project.
Accountability: STAFF MANAGEMENT
 Time Split:20 %
Outputs:
• Agree resource plans with the Project Manager and manage and lead sub-project team.
• Set work scope and targets for the sub-project work-streams and monitor, control and
support sub-project   managers performance.
• Identify any training needed to support project implementation, planning delivery of
training within project     timescales.
• Contribute to the performance assessment of staff undertaking sub-project work.
• Provide coaching and guidance to sub-project staff to ensure high standards of
deliverables. Encouraging contribution and feedback from the team.

TECHNICAL SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
• Proven change management skills
• Planning –  skill in producing, monitoring and delivering on project plans.
• Managing resources – mobilises and manages corporate resources against a value-based
agenda.
Competencies:
• Drive for results
• Technical skills/knowledge
• Planning and Organising
• Team player
• Quality, High Standards and Controls
• Service Excellence

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE
(relating to specialist knowledge and expertise required to undertake the role. May include
knowledge of the Bank’s products, services and policies)
Essential
• Experience of employing change management best practices and disciplines (e.g.
Barclaychange II, Prince2, MSP or equivalent)
• Experience of managing activity across the whole of a project lifecycle, using
current technology, structured methods and a quality process
• Exposure to governance, control and risk management
• Proven ability to effectively work within teams at all levels Preferred
• IT Background

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
(and other requirements specific to the role)
Essential
• PRINCE2 Foundation (candidates not possessing this would be expected to achieve
Foundation status within 6 months)  
• A good understanding of  packages in use by Project Managers e.g. MS Project, Hydra
• Awareness of the Bank as a whole including systems, products and services.
• A detailed understanding of change management procedures and practices.
• A good understanding of planning and budgeting processes and methodology
 Preferred
• PRINCE2 Practitioner (candidates not possessing this would be expected to achieve
Practitioner status within 12 months)  
• An understanding of Barclays Africa & Middle East project practices, standards and
methodologies.
• An understanding of Performance Management Techniques in use in the Bank.

BARCLAYS BEHAVIOURS
(of particular importance to this role
Behaviours
• Drive Performance
• Delight Customers
• Execute at Speed
• Protect and Enhance our Reputation 

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