Business Technology Organizational Transformation Lead

***We are unable to sponsor for this permanent full-time role***

*** Position is Bonus eligible***

Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking an Business Technology Organizational Transformation Lead. Candidate will assist the Managing Director, Systems and Infrastructure in the implementation of the business strategy and transformation of the organization, calibrating execution to risk and ensuring consistency in project execution. This individual will be responsible for initiatives related to the Renaissance program, organizational transformation, and business management.

Responsibilities:

Represents MD in meetings, emails and phone calls with internal stakeholders

Supports MD in meetings and takes responsibility for completion of action items

Ensures timely and effective completion of initiatives of the MD

Manages the MDs calendar and prioritizes their time and schedule

Acts as the liaison between MD and other executives, and stakeholders to ensure consistent communication and ensuring involvement or decision-making at the proper time

Participates with the senior management team in strategic planning, problem solving and decision-making

Establish strong relationships with internal stakeholders to effectively understand and communicate the business rationale behind programs and initiatives, creating alignment and facilitating clear communication lines for status and scope updates for each project and the entire portfolio

Establish clear and achievable objectives, balance competing demands for quality, scope, time and cost, and adapt specifications, plans and approaches to the different concerns and expectations of the various stakeholders

Execute against existing project delivery policies, processes, and procedures that support efficient and effective project full-lifecycle delivery while maintaining adherence to internal project management standards.

Lead ideation of process improvement ideas; define business cases and determine quantifiable impact/benefit of desired enhancements or issues to support prioritization of work efforts

Make recommendations for process improvements across the company, and implement them through the delivery process if approved

Ensure that open audit and regulatory items have been resolved with excellence in timely manner

Lead the execution of special projects as assigned by Senior Management

Manage projects and programs within the department budget and adhere to department goals and objectives

Provide mentoring to staff, while remaining well-informed of projects and staying abreast of industry best practices.

Oversee remediation efforts related to findings and observations in areas of responsibility. Ensure remediation addresses root cause, improves the residual risk and is completed in a timely manner

Qualifications:

[Required] Proven ability to contribute consistently and positively in a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly regulated environment

[[Required] Analytical problem-solver

[Required] Self-directed and detail oriented

[Required] Highly effective organization and planning skills

[Required] Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including effective presentation skills

[Required] Develops and maintains constructive and cooperative working relationships

[Preferred] Familiarity with complex technology-focused transformative programs involving multiple and sometimes conflicting objectives with compressed timelines and multiple layers of oversight

[Preferred] Proven ability to manage a project in various stages of the project life cycle from initiation through completion

Preferred] Proven ability to facilitate project alignment between business and technical teams

Technical Skills:

[Required ] Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

[Required] Experience with Agile tools such as Jira and Confluence

[Preferred]Strong experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project and SharePoint (or similar PPM tool)

Education and/or Experience:

[Required] 8-10+ years of experience in technology, project management or business  management role

[Preferred] PMP and/or BPM Certification

[Preferred] ITIL, Agile, or Scrum experience/certification