Project Manager

***W2 Only*** This is not open to subcontracting / no C2C please***

The role is responsible for assisting and independently managing projects involving implementation, integration, or upgrade of vendor technology solutions to meet identified business needs and fit within the overall strategic roadmap. The responsibilities include project planning, resource planning and management, budget management, stakeholder management, risk/issue management, change management, communications management, and vendor relationship management where applicable. The role also involves monitoring adherence to the project management methodology and discipline. The incumbent will contribute to the development of the ePMO organization, improving the overall consistency, predictability, and efficiency of project delivery while adhering to key project performance indicators.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of project management including planning, delivering to time and budget, managing the project team, and stakeholder relationships.
• Lead in the preparation of project artifacts throughout the project lifecycle, from inception through execution and closure (e.g., business case, financial analysis, risk register, test plan, change requests, lessons learnt, etc.).
• Swiftly adapt to high-level business requirements, finalize the approach, estimates, and coordinate with Technology and Business representatives to communicate key milestones and timeline.
• Effectively deliver the project within the time and budget and proactively communicate delivery against the agreed plan.
• Communicate effectively at senior levels across all impacted functional units, including Operations, Risk, Audit, Finance, and Technology, and third-party vendors.
• Support Technology and all Business teams involved in a project through the full SDLC, ensuring initial analysis is accurate, managing third-party vendors, application support teams, and working with the business through the UAT phase to ensure business requirements are met by the system.

Enterprise-Level Responsibilities

• Assist in the tracking and reporting of project portfolio performance, including schedule and budget variances, and provide real-time, comprehensive, and prioritized views of all projects using the enterprise system of record.
• Develop portfolio status reports for senior management.
• Assist in managing resource allocation to support the project portfolio, including adjustments based on emerging business or technical opportunities or challenges.
• Support the identification and resolution of project issues, including resource capacity constraints, risk exposure, and interdependencies across the project portfolio.

Required Skills

• Strong MS Office tools proficiency required, including Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Ability to drive solutions that span IT, Core Banking & Investment Operations, Finance, Treasury, Compliance, Risk, Legal, and Credit, etc.
• Leader and influencer able to drive transformation across the organization.
• Highly articulate and persuasive communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Adapts style to contribute and enhance overall team performance, able to successfully operate under pressure.
• Works effectively with people across a wide range of disciplines and levels (both internal and outside resources).

Required Experience

• Undergraduate/bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience of progressive PMO demonstrating consistent delivery results.
• Graduate degree preferred.
• Banking experience preferred.