Strategic Planning Manager

Company: 6255 UOB Innovation Hub 2 Sdn Bhd

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in ASEAN with a global network in Southeast Asia, Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. Operating through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, we have a global network of about 430 branches and offices in 19 markets. At the heart of UOB is our culture, shaped by the UOB Way and anchored on our four values – Honourable, Enterprising, United and Committed. For more than 90 years, these values have guided how we do right by our customers, collaborate with one another and create long-term value for the communities we operate in. As One Bank, we are committed to helping our colleagues build sustainable careers grounded in purpose, supported by strong values, and enriched with meaningful opportunities to grow.

Job Description

About the Department

UOB Innovation Hub 2 (InnoHub2) is a UOB-wholly owned subsidiary and a Centre of Excellence based in Malaysia, providing Group Business Services (GBS) to support the UOB Group. Started in 2021 with technology application design, development and support, InnoHub2 is expanding beyond technology services to deliver other business services to support the Bank’s growth ambition. We are looking for talented and motivated individuals to be part of the pioneer team spearheading the development and delivery of the new services. 

As part of the InnoHub2 team, you will have the opportunity to work on Group initiatives and gain regional business exposure. We are dynamic, passionate and purposeful about delivering trusted financial solutions that enables business growth. An exciting career progression with varied opportunities awaits you at IH2. Come grow your career with us. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

We are looking for a Strategic Planning Manager to oversee the organization’s business strategy and drive the successful completion of strategic initiatives within the center of excellence. This includes implementation of internal center-wide projects, as well as managing business expansion initiatives as part of future growth plans.

Ultimately, you will be responsible for the execution of business strategy in alignment with our corporate vision as well as overseeing key strategic projects within the centre.

Other responsibilities include: 

• • Lead cross-functional teams to drive strategic projects such that cost, quality, plan, time, and benefits realization are controlled and achieved, and the project meets the overall goal 
  • Manage project planning, milestone management, scope management, resource forecasting 
  • Track project financials to ensure adherence to the agreed budget 
  • Ensure cross-project dependencies and risks are managed
  • Define and embed project control and governance 
  • Prepare regular project status reporting for management (Malaysia, Group), including steering committee reporting 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• • Minimum 8 years of relevant project management and/or business strategy development experience.
  • Experience in organization transformation across people, process, technology. 
  • Strong skills in creating and maintaining project and programme plans, including risks, actions, issues, and dependencies. 
  • Knowledge of benefits and dependency mapping, risk management, and resource planning. 
  • Highly proficient IT skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Copilot. 
  • Excellent communication (written, verbal) and interpersonal skills to positively influence people to make the appropriate decisions and resolve conflicts effectively. 
  • Performance-driven balanced with proven success of working effectively in a cross-functional team in an international environment. 
  • Process-oriented and possesses a strategic mindset with the ability to have a holistic view. 
  • Ability to deliver and articulate a presentation confidently and effectively to a wider project committee and management. 
  • Relevant experience in the financial services industry is advantageous. 

Additional Requirements

Be a Part of the UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.

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