Nagad Limited
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science & Engineering
- Bachelor`s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- Master`s degree (MBA or relevant discipline) is preferred.
- Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile (Scrum Master/Product Owner), or equivalent are highly desirable.
- Certification or exposure to IT governance frameworks.(e.g.,ITIL,COBIT) is an added advantage.
Experience
- At least 10 years
- The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Banks, Financial Technology (Fintech) Startup, Telecommunication
Additional Requirements
SKILLS REQUIREMENT:
- Strong leadership in managing large-scale, cross-functional, and multi-vendor technology projects.
- Deep understanding of PMO governance frameworks, project lifecycle management, and delivery methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid).
- Strong proficiency in Project Management Tools, Jira and MS Projects is required.
- Solid financial acumen with experience in budgeting, cost control, and financial forecasting for technology initiatives.
- Expertise in vendor management, contract governance, and performance evaluation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex risks and dependencies.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership.
- Experience in building dashboards, reporting frameworks, and driving data-driven decision-making.
- Knowledge of IT governance, compliance, audit processes, and risk management.
- High level of ownership, accountability, and decision-making capability under pressure.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- Master’s degree (MBA or relevant discipline) is preferred.
- Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile (Scrum Master/Product Owner), or equivalent are highly desirable.
- Certification or exposure to IT governance frameworks .(e.g., ITIL, COBIT) is an added advantage.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- 10+ years of experience in technology project management, with at least 3-5 years in a senior or leadership role.
- Proven track record of delivering complex, large-scale technology or digital transformation projects.
- Hands-on experience in managing external vendors, system integrators, and multi-stakeholder environments.
- Experience in establishing or running PMO and governance functions within an organization.
- Prior experience in fintech, banking, or digital financial services is highly preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:
- Strong business acumen with the ability to align technology initiatives with organizational strategy.
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with evolving priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High integrity and commitment to governance, compliance, and ethical practices.
- Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Willingness to take ownership beyond defined responsibilities and drive organizational impact.
Responsibilities & Context
Technology Budget Planning & Financial Governance
- Establish and drive a structured annual technology budgeting process covering projects, licenses, infrastructure, vendor costs, and change requests.
- Implement robust budget tracking and control mechanisms to ensure financial discipline across all technology initiatives.
- Monitor project financials on a monthly basis and provide consolidated expense provisioning forecasts to Finance for ongoing and planned initiatives.
- Identify cost optimization opportunities and ensure efficient utilization of technology spend.
Governance & Delivery Standardization
- Develop and implement IT governance frameworks such as COBIT or ITIL
- Ensure IT processes align with organizational objectives
- Design, implement, and enforce a standardized governance framework across all technology projects.
- Institutionalize stage-gate controls, steering committee structures, RAID (Risk, Assumption, Issue, Dependency} management, and uniform reporting templates.
- Monitor adoption of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices across teams and vendors.
Vendor Governance & Performance Management
- Develop and implement vendor performance scorecards based on SLA adherence, delivery timelines, defect quality, and responsiveness.
- Continuously monitor vendor performance, drive accountability, and recommend corrective or improvement actions.
- Support vendor evaluation, onboarding, and contract governance processes.
Risk Management
- Identify and assess technology-related risks
- Implement controls to reduce cybersecurity and operational risks
- Monitor and report on risk exposure
- Portfolio Visibility & Executive Reporting
- Develop and maintain a consolidated executive dashboard providing real-time visibility into project status, risks, budget utilization, and resource allocation.
- Enable data-driven decision-making for leadership through accurate, timely, and actionable reporting.
Compliance & Regulatory Oversight
- Ensure compliance with standards like ISO/IEC 27001 or GDPR
- Conduct audits and coordinate with internal/external auditors
- Maintain documentation for regulatory requirements
Policy Development
- Create and maintain IT policies, standards, and procedures
- Ensure employees follow governance and security policies
- Update policies based on emerging technologies and threats
External Projects Governance
- Establish and enforce governance frameworks, standards, and stage-gate controls for all external technology initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and compliance requirements
- Define and oversee project governance structures, including scope validation, approval workflows, stakeholder alignment, and decision-making forums.
- Ensure all external projects adhere to defined policies, architectural standards, and integration governance across existing systems and processes.
- Drive governance oversight through regular reviews, risk and issue management, audit readiness, and performance tracking to ensure timely, compliant, and high-quality delivery.
Approval & Governance Framework Enhancement
- Review, rationalize, and strengthen approval authority structures across procurement, financial, and system access processes.
- Ensure proper segregation of duties, governance compliance, and efficiency in approval workflows for Procurement Forms, Service Completion Certificates, GRNs, and system access requests.
- Cross-functional Coordination & Compliance
- Work closely with Finance, Procurement, Technology, Security, and Operations teams to ensure alignment and compliance across all governance and project activities.
- Ensure audit readiness and adherence to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
Performance Monitoring
- Define KPls and metrics for IT performance
- Track service quality, system uptime, and efficiency
- Report insights to senior management
Stakeholder Management
- Collaborate with IT, security, legal, and business teams
- Communicate governance strategies and updates
- Support decision-making at executive level
Strategic Alignment
- Ensure technology investments support business strategy
- Evaluate new technologies and governance implications
- Support digital transformation initiatives
Skills & Expertise
Other Relevant Skills
Compensation & Other Benefits
- Provident fund,Medical allowance,Mobile bill,Weekly 2 holidays
- Salary Review: Yearly
- Festival Bonus: 2
Workplace
Work at office
Employment Status
Full Time
Job Location
Dhaka
To apply for this job email your details to apply@chakricircular.com