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AVP, Operations Excellence – Efficiency Initiatives
Location
Egypt
Posted
11 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
AVP, Operations Excellence – Efficiency Initiatives
Mashreq
• Leading the Development and Execution of operational efficiency initiatives that are horizontal and cutting across all Units within Group Operations • Spearheading cross-functional projects aimed at improving operational efficiency • Collaborating with departmental heads to identify optimization opportunities • Implementing operational management systems and tools to streamline processes • Identifying and implementing best practices for process improvements • Driving change management efforts to ensure smooth transitions to adoption of new processes • Developing and monitoring performance metrics to measure the success of efficiency initiatives • Reporting on key performance indicators, trends, and improvement opportunities for senior management • Fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for initiatives • Establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success of operational excellence initiatives • Engaging with employees to foster a culture of continuous improvement • Providing training and support to enhance employees' skills in operational excellence • Conducting regular reviews and updates to ensure initiatives remain relevant and effective
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field (preferred)
- Proven experience in leading cross-functional projects and driving change, or a similar role within a back-office service industry (ideally Banking / Financial Services), with a minimum of 10-12 years in a leadership position
- Strong background in operational management and process improvement methodologies
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Experience in implementing operational management systems and tools
- Strong understanding of process improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, Total Quality Management, or Agile
- An understanding of banking products, services, and regulatory requirements would be preferable
- Excellent project management, change management, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyse data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions
- Proficiency in using process mapping software, statistical analysis tools, and Microsoft Office suite.
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities
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