Unit Head – Project Management Office (PMO) (AVP / VP)
National Bank of Pakistan
Published Date: • Karachi, Pakistan (On-Site)
Description
“The Nation’s Bank”, National Bank of Pakistan aims to support the financial well-being of the Nation along with enabling sustainable growth and inclusive development through its wide local and international network of branches. Being one of the leading and largest banks of Pakistan, National Bank of Pakistan is contributing significantly towards socioeconomic growth in the country with an objective to transform the institution into a future-fit, agile and sustainable Bank.
In line with our strategy, the Bank is looking for talented, dedicated and experienced professional(s) for the following position in the area of Digital Banking based in Karachi.
The individuals who fulfill the below basic-eligibility criteria may apply for the following position:
Position / Job Title:
Unit Head – Project Management Office (PMO) (AVP / VP)
Reporting to:
Wing Head – BI Data Governance and Analytics
Educational / Professional Qualification:
- Minimum Graduation in Project Management / Business Administration / Computer Science / Information Technology / Business Analytics or equivalent from a local or international university / college / institute recognized by the HEC of Pakistan
- Candidates having a Master’s degree in Project Management / Business Administration / Computer Science / Business Analytics or related professional certifications in Project Management (such as PMP, PRINCE2, PMI-ACP, CSM, SAFe) or similar certifications will be preferred\
Experience:
- Minimum 06 years of experience in Banking and / or Fintech and / or Telecom and / or Capital Markets and / or Financial Institution and / or Software House, including 03 years of experience in IT and / or Digital Banking projects / program management
- Candidates having experience in establishing and implementing PMO frameworks, including project governance structures, policies, standards, templates, and performance monitoring processes would be preferred
Other Skills / Expertise / Knowledge:
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities to drive change and project alignment
- In-depth understanding of project governance, portfolio management, and reporting tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA)
- Strong background in cross-functional coordination, stakeholder management, and executive reporting, with the ability to oversee project portfolios and ensure alignment with organizational objectives
- Ability to translate complex project requirements into actionable plans with measurable outcomes
- Results-driven with a focus on continuous improvement, process optimization, and best practices adoption
- Working knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and hybrid project delivery methodologies
- Strong risk management and budget control skills across project portfolios
- Ability to manage vendor contracts and oversee vendor performance
Outline of Main Duties / Responsibilities:
- To develop and implement project and program management frameworks aligned with organizational goals
- To oversee project portfolios, ensuring alignment, scalability, and consistency across business units
- To collaborate with business, IT, and analytics teams to translate priorities into actionable project plans
- To drive project governance, quality management, and performance tracking for data-driven decision-making
- To lead cross-functional initiatives and workshops to ensure transparency and effective communication
- To evaluate and implement project management tools and methodologies to enhance planning and reporting
- To manage vendor relationships and external partnerships to support execution and best practices adoption
- To lead, mentor, and develop the PMO team, strengthening technical, strategic, and leadership capabilities
- To define and monitor KPIs, dashboards, and metrics to track project performance and portfolio impact
- To stay updated on emerging trends and regulatory requirements related to project and portfolio management
- To perform any other assignment as assigned by the supervisor(s)
Place of Posting:
Karachi
Assessment Interview(s)
Only shortlisted candidates strictly meeting the above-mentioned basic eligibility criteria will be invited for panel interview(s).
Employment Type:
The employment will be on contractual basis for three years which may be renewed on discretion of the Management. Selected candidates will be offered compensation package and other benefits as per Bank’s Policy / rules.
Apply within 10 working days from the date of this job posting.
Applications received after due date will not be considered in any case. No TA / DA will be admissible for interview.
National Bank of Pakistan is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, religion, or disability.