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IT Portfolio / Program Manager
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Gladson

IT Portfolio / Program Manager
With my 19 years of Banking-IT experience across South Asia, Europe and Middle East, relevant Skills (Core Banking, Lending Automation, Analytics & Blockchain) and Qualifications (CSM, PMP, CISA, CAIIB, CMA) I add significant value in large IT Transformation engagements. Using insights gained from my diverse Global experience and creative problems solving skills I have delivered results by implementing Value based Change Management, Strategic Portfolio Planning & Resource Prioritization.
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RAK Bank
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Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI)
Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Professional Background

  • Current status
  • Profession
    Project Manager
  • Fields
    Banking
  • Work experience
    More than 15 years
  • Management
  • Skills
    Portfolio Management
    Program Management
    Project Management
    Banking
    Analytics
    Innovation
    Digital Transformation
    finance
  • Highest level of education
    Master

Job search preferences

  • Desired job type
    Full-time
    Not interested in working remotely
  • Desired positions
    Program Manager
  • Desired work locations
  • Freelance

Work Experience

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Project Manager

May 2010 - Present
✰ Implementation of SAS Analytics Platform for Card business and Risk management initiatives. ✰ RAKBank's IT Transformation Program to leverage on Channel / Digital Banking initiatives. ✰ Finacle implementation (upgraded from Equation) ✰ Flexcube implementation (launch of Islamic Banking) ✰ Various channel Banking initiatives ✰ Payments & Card solutions ✰ AML, Sanctions screening, Transactions monitoring, PEP Solutions ✰ IT / Project Governance ✿ Key Accomplishments as a Project Manager ✿ ✔ Successfully planned & managed Rakbank's largest IT transformation initiative of implementing Finacle integrated with 35+ surround applications. ✔ Successfully planned & managed the launch of Rakbank's Islamic Banking on Flexcube by seamlessly integrating it with Finacle and other surround applications. ✔ Successfully Planned, Designed & Implemented customizations on Core Banking & Channels to launch various Innovative & profitable products & services.
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Project Manager

Aug 2008 - Apr 2010
1 yr 9 mos
✰ IT / Project Governance ✰ Flexcube Test management for Dresdner Bank, Germany (now Commerz Bank) ✰ Core Banking Project Management ✰ Setting up the Flexcube Centre of Excellence ✿ Key Accomplishments as Project Manager & Test Manager ✿ ✔ Excelled in the successful setup of Testing infrastructure for a large German Bank for their Retail & Corporate Banking businesses ✔ Played a pivotal role in CSC's Core Banking Centre of Excellence by training & grooming a large team of Senior Business Analysts, Senior Testers & Senior Consultants ✔ Leveraged on my Core Banking skills to provide quality support to the Global Sales / Pre-Sales Teams by understanding and analyzing client requirements & designing innovative solutions
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Consultant

Sep 2006 - Aug 2008
2 yrs 0 mos
✰ Project Management for various MNC Banks in Europe, US, UK, Middle East and Asia ✰ IT / Project Governance ✰ Solutioning & Implementation strategy for FLEXCUBE clients ✰ Conducted Flexcube Trainings ✰ Contributed to Flexcube implementation projects @ ✪ Natixis Group, France ✪ Barclays Bank, UAE ✪ Ta Chong Bank (TCB), Taiwan ✪ Allied Irish Bank (AIB), Ireland ✪ People's Bank, USA ✪ Bank Danamon Indonesia (BDI), Indonesia ✿ Key Accomplishments as Project Manager, Banking Expert & Business Analyst ✿ ✔ Successfully implemented Core Banking Systems in multiple Banks enabling them to launch innovative products & services quickly, efficiently & profitably. ✔ Collaborated with Bank's senior management to define project objectives and consistently motivated and enabled my team to exceed them. ✔ Helped multiple Banks in consolidating their IT architecture by enabling them to move from legacy applications to Flexcube with minimum customization.
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Manager

Jun 2000 - Sep 2006
6 yrs 4 mos
✰ Retail / Branch Banking ✰ SME Banking ✰ Credit / Assets ✰ Back Office / Central Operations (Clearing, Payments & Settlements) ✰ Head Office / Finance / Accounts ✰ Treasury Back Office ✰ Central Bank Reporting / Compliance / MIS ✿ Key Accomplishments as Manager / Project Manager & Domain Expert ✿ ✔ Consistently over-achieved the Assets, Liabilities & Fee income business targets year-on-year ✔ Innovated and implemented Systems, Processes & Controls to increase operational efficiencies ✔ Single-handedly Strategized, Planned & Transformed the HO Finance & Central Bank Systems

Education

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Master’s Degree
ICWA / CMA (Cost & Management Accountancy)
2000 - 2004
Description
• Financial planning and Policy Determination • Cost Management Planning and Policy • Capital Structure Planning and Policy • Working Capital Management • Project Reports and Feasibility Studies • Budgeting and Budgetary control • Supply Chain Management • Inventory Management • Market Research and Demand Studies • Value Analysis • Valuation in Business Reorganizations • Strategic Positioning, Integration • Surveyor and Loss Assessor • Recovery Consultant in Banking sector • Advisor-Business Valuation, Financial services • Trustee, Executor, Administrator, Arbitrator, Receiver, Appraiser, Valuer • Internal Audit and Concurrent Audit • Insolvency professionals under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016
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Associate’s Degree
Certified Associate of Indian Institute of Bankers (CAIIB)
2002 - 2003
Description
• Advanced Bank Management • Bank Financial Management • Corporate Banking • Human Resources Management • Rural Banking • Information Technology • International Banking • Risk Management • Retail Banking • Central Banking • Co-operative Banking • Treasury Management • Financial advising
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Associate’s Degree
CA (Inter)
2001 - 2003
Description
• Accounting • Corporate & Other Laws • Cost & Management Accounting • Taxation • Advanced Accounting • Auditing & Assurance • Enterprise Information Systems & Strategic Management • Financial Management & Economics for Finance
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Master’s Degree
Masters of Commerce (M.Com)
2000 - 2002
Description
• Strategic Management • Economics of Global Trade and Finance • Research Methodology in Commerce • Business Management • Banking and Finance • Advanced Accountancy
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Bachelor’s Degree
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
1997 - 2000
Activities and societies
• Advanced Accountancy • Economics • Taxation • Banking • Information Technology