Head of Technology Transformation & Portfolio Management

About the role

ADIB is looking for a Head of Technology Transformation & Portfolio Management, open to UAE Nationals only, based in Abu Dhabi. The role leads the Technology Transformation and Portfolio Management function within ADIB Technology, with accountability for Transformation & Enablement, Technology Transformation, PM Governance and PM Delivery. It provides strategic direction and oversight of the technology portfolio so that initiatives are prioritized, governed and delivered in line with ADIB's business objectives, approved investment, risk appetite and regulatory obligations.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute the technology transformation roadmap, operating model improvements and change enablement priorities, and lead adoption of Agile and hybrid ways of working
• Own portfolio planning, prioritization and investment governance, and provide transparent portfolio reporting on scope, schedule, cost, benefits, risk, issues and decisions
• Set and maintain PMO policies, standards, stage gates, controls and assurance requirements, and drive PMO maturity
• Lead delivery of technology programs and projects within approved scope, schedule, budget, quality and governance, and oversee risks, issues, dependencies and vendor accountability
• Build the function workforce plan, balance permanent FTE, UAE National talent, contractors and partners, and monitor vacancies, recruitment, utilization and succession risks
• Own structured development plans for UAE Nationals, including mentoring, coaching, job rotations, stretch assignments and certifications, and build career pathways and succession pipelines
• Lead the function leadership team, partner with Business, Technology, Finance, Risk, Compliance, Audit, Procurement and HR, and advise the Acting CIO and Technology Leadership Team

Required profile

• UAE National
• Experience leading technology transformation, portfolio management and program/project delivery
• Ability to act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and manage complex stakeholder relationships

Required skills

• Technology transformation, operating model design and change management
• Enterprise portfolio management, investment prioritization and benefits realization
• PMO governance, project assurance and stage-gate controls
• Agile, Waterfall and hybrid delivery
• Workforce planning, FTE optimization and talent development
• Risk, issue, dependency, audit and regulatory compliance management