Senior Project Manager

Summary:

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

Requirements:

Strong & proven track record in strategic project management and delivering complex solutions are essential
Significant experience in 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 judgment 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
Thought leadership in target state design through engaging stakeholders at various levels of the organization
Demonstrated analytical skills with follow-up and problem-solving capability
8 years of relevant industry experience
Experience in managing Market Risk and Regulatory related projects
Bachelor's/University degree, master's degree preferred
Project Management certifications e.g. PMP or equivalent a strong plus