JOB DESCRIPTION:

• The Solutions Project Management Office (SPMO) is responsible for ensuring that business-sponsored programs and projects are planned, handled, and governed in a consistent and well-adapted manner, with a focus on high quality execution and client experience.
• A Project Manager in the SPMO is responsible for handling key projects for the duration of the project life cycle for our  Solutions businesses.
• The position requires an experienced professional with the right mix of proven experience and skills, an ability to flex between the strategic and the tactical, outstanding verbal and written communication skills, and a high level of energy and flexibility to get things done and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented product development environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for independently handling, or serving as lead project manager, on large projects for the life cycle from initiation through closing to meet the project’s objectives and customers’ expectations
• Work closely with collaborators to plan and develop roadmap, scope, results, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for assigned projects
• Proactively handle the risk, issue and change resolution process, and work with other leaders to take corrective action as needed; identify the ‘path to green’
• Define the project governance structure; establish processes and procedures for maintaining proactive project management oversight and decision-making support throughout the entire project life cycle
• Develop and handle budget for projects and be accountable for delivering against established business goals and objectives
• Ensure organization is operationally ready prior to implementation
• Assemble collaborator needs and expectations, gaining and maintaining collaborator support, and mitigating opposition
• Provide ongoing coaching and mentoring for more junior SPMO team members; mentor, coach and effectively transfer expertise to others
• Adhere to project management methodologies, standards and tools as defined by the SPMO
• Identify risks, opportunities, and dependencies across the SPMO portfolio of initiatives
• Produce and maintain project reports for collaborators, including senior management and Board members, to provide transparency and to facilitate decision-making
• Lead project team meetings ensuring that project obstacles, issues and risks are surfaced, documented, and addressed
• Mitigates risk by following established procedures and supervising controls, spotting key errors and demonstrating strong ethical behavior.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with Master’s or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 7 years of related experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or related certification highly desirable

MUST HAVE:

7 years of related experience in financial industries in project management

Work as lead project manager, on large projects for the life cycle from initiation through closing to meet the project’s objectives and customers’ expectations

Adhere to project management methodologies, standards and tools as defined by the SPMO

Identify risks, opportunities, and dependencies across the SPMO portfolio of initiatives

Produce and maintain project reports for collaborators, including senior management and Board members, to provide transparency and to facilitate decision-making

NICE TO HAVE:

Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or related certification highly desirable

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Consider folks from Financial Services like Broadridge, Fidelity, Brown Brother Harriman, Credit Agricole, Credit Suisse etc.

Pay and Benefits:

Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive

Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location

Pension

Paid Time Off and other leave of absence

Flexible/Hybrid Work Arrangements (2 – 3 Days work from OFFICE)

Locations: Boston, MA | Jersey City, NJ