Project Manager - PMO

Client: Top Industry Client
Job Title: Project Management Professional
Duration: 6 months Contract (possible extension/conversion)
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)

Job Overview:

• Must have Big 4 consulting level or big banking experience.


• Must have significant Powerpoint deck creation experience.


• Need a strong PMO with 7 10 yrs experience


• The role will be part of a core central Program Management Team charged with ensuring the timely execution of deliverables across all workstreams whilst imparting subject matter expertise and know-how.


• The candidate must be an individual experienced in project management and with sufficient subject matter expertise to be able to provide meaningful solutions that are functional and sustainable.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support the Program Initiative lead(s) to drive execution of strategic deliverables


• Lead or participate in working groups, workshops and with stakeholders to understand business requirements, define project plans and manage timelines.


• Impart subject matter expertise by providing guidance, support and constructive challenge on business initiatives to ensure alignment with program strategy.


• Assist in ensuring that all target state tools, processes and controls are socialized effectively and are approved at or by the appropriate governance forum or level.


• Manage internal and external dependencies across initiatives, including working closely with Risk Managers, Product Owners, Front Office, Product Control and Technology teams.


• Identify challenges and proactively seek to resolve or escalate risk and issues in a timely and well-articulated manner to the projects by engaging relevant stakeholders and PMs.


• Engage senior stakeholders continuously by escalating and resolving issues as they arise.


• Produce accurate and insightful project update materials and artifacts, tailoring to various forums and committees.


• Build strong relationships, adopting a joined up approach, to support the execution of programs.


• Strong & proven track record in strategic project management and delivering complex solutions are essential.


• Has experience in Market Risk or Capital Markets Transformation.


• Significant experience in scoping, developing and prioritizing plans for strategic initiatives.


• Excellent oral and written communications skills; must be articulate and persuasive with the judgement and authority to provide insightful commentary to senior stakeholders.


• A solid understanding of mechanisms to track and communicate performance.


• Ability to drive change to business practices by working effectively across a global organization and understand different perspectives.

Job Specifications:

• Tracking and managing of Risk and Issues, including escalating where appropriate.


• Preparing and overseeing project and program level reporting.


• Management of project governance forums, i.e. Working Groups, and Steering Committees.


• Implementation of the Bank's project standards.


• Demonstrated analytical skills with follow-up and problem solving capability.


• Seasoned Senior PMO - must have experience in major/complex institutions (Tier 1 banks or Top 4 consulting firms)

Pluses:

• Project plan and RAID management.


• Jira/defect management, monitoring and reporting for Senior Stakeholders.


• Governance oversight and reporting including FRTB SteerCo, both FRTB and Settled FX Cash Senior Working Group.


• 5+ years of relevant industry experience.


• Experience in managing Market Risk and or Capital Markets related projects.


• Bachelor s/University degree, Master s degree preferred.


• Project Management certifications e.g. PMP or equivalent a strong plus.