Job Purpose

The Group Head Transformation Office will be responsible for leading the organization’s transformational portfolio of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with the Group’s vision, strategy, and growth objectives. Working closely with the Group EPMO Director, senior leadership, and key stakeholders, this role will provide oversight, governance, and execution excellence across multiple complex programs, including digital transformation, core banking modernization, and new financial platforms.

Portfolio Management & Leadership

• Oversee and manage the delivery of the bank’s transformational portfolio, ensuring alignment with EGH strategic priorities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of program and project managers, creating a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Establish portfolio-level dashboards, reporting, and governance processes for GCOO, and Board visibility.

Stakeholder Engagement & Governance

• Partner with the Group EPMO Director to advise C-Suite and Board on portfolio performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Act as a key liaison between business units, IT, risk, finance, and external vendors to ensure seamless delivery.
• Drive stakeholder alignment across geographies, ensuring transformational initiatives deliver value and ROI.

Delivery & Risk Oversight

• Implement best-in-class P3M practices (Portfolio, Program & Project Management) to ensure consistent delivery.
• Identify, track, and mitigate risks across programs, with focus on vendor accountability and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure benefits realization tracking is embedded into portfolio governance.

Strategic Enablement

• Support business transformation by aligning portfolio delivery to customer experience, growth, and innovation targets.
• Lead change management, communication, and adoption strategies for new platforms and digital solutions.
• Provide input into investment decisions, scope renegotiations, and resource allocation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, IT, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Professional certifications (PgMP, PfMP, PMP, MSP, MoP, or equivalent).
• 10+ years’ experience in portfolio/program management, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale transformation in financial services, banking, or fintech.
• Experience working with SaaS vendors, digital platforms, and cross-border delivery models.
• Strong governance, financial acumen, and benefits realization expertise