IT Project Manager

The Project Manager plays a key role in ensuring the success of CLS projects.

Responsibilities include:
Project Planning
Release planning, project planning, re-planning, and inter-projects deployment coordination
Establish project meetings in accordance with CLS project governance structure
Identify and implement change management practices
Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
Project Execution
Maintain project objectives and set expectation for project teams
Set project meeting agenda, materials, and other artifacts
Lead project meetings and drive progress according to project milestones
Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
Manage day-to-day project activities across multiple functional groups
Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
Track and report project progress
Risk and Issue Management
Perform risk management to minimize project risks
Identify, monitor, report, and coordinate issues and risks remediation
Stakeholders Management
Manage stakeholders at all levels of the corporation
Report and escalate to management as needed
Project Resources and Financial Management
Ensure resource availability and allocation
Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis
Manage project financial to ensure project spending is on target
Documentation Management
Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document project deliverables
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
Ensure project documents are adhered to SDLC and CLS standards

Experience:
10+ years of project management experience, technology or financial industry
Experience in managing projects using SDLC (Waterfall and/or Agile)
Manage project finance include project resource forecasting and ongoing tracking
Manage stakeholders across different levels
Experience in working with cross functional teams in multiple time zones

Qualifications / certifications:
University qualification in Business, Finance, Information Technology, Project or Change Management or a relevant field.
FX trading, settlement, or processes experience is a plus
Knowledge of SDLC process and documentation across different SDLC phases
Strong working knowledge of MS Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Project, Excel, and Access)
Risk management knowledge is a plus
Excellent internal client-facing and internal communication skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is a plus