Senior Project Manager

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Senior Project Manager for a full-time assignment with one of our premier financial services clients in mid-town Manhattan, NYC.

Hybrid : will be required to be onsite days per week.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving and executing strategic projects while implementing Agile methodologies.

Your expertise in project management, combined with a deep understanding of the financial industry and Agile practices, will enable you to lead cross-functional teams and successfully deliver high-impact systems initiatives.

Responsibilities :

Project Planning and Execution : Collaborate with key stakeholders, including portfolio managers, traders, analysts, and technology teams, to define project objectives, scope, and success criteria.

Develop and maintain detailed project plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives and hedge fund strategies. Facilitate Agile project planning sessions, backlog grooming, and sprint planning to foster collaboration and transparency.

Budget and Resource Management : Oversee project budgets and resource allocation, ensuring efficient use of financial and human resources.

Monitor project expenditures and make recommendations to optimize costs while maintaining project quality.

Stakeholder Management : Build strong relationships with stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, risks, and potential impacts on the investment portfolio.

Collaborate with senior management to align project objectives with overall hedge fund strategies and goals. Act as a liaison between business units and technology teams, fostering effective communication and understanding.

Agile Methodology Implementation : Champion Agile practices and methodologies across the organization, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability.

Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to enhance team performance and identify areas for optimization.

Work closely with Agile teams to remove impediments, address conflicts, and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.

Risk Management : Identify project risks and develop risk mitigation plans in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

Monitor project risks throughout the project lifecycle, taking proactive measures to minimize potential disruptions.

Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement : Implement quality control measures to ensure project deliverables meet high standards and regulatory requirements.

Encourage a culture of continuous improvement by facilitating retrospectives and promoting best practices.

Requirements :

A strong Financial Services background and experience managing projects related to Investment Management, Asset Management, Portfolio Management, front-office trading or similar.

Familiarity with financial markets, investment instruments, and hedge fund strategies.

• years' experience managing IT Systems Development project teams in a cross-functional environment. The firm uses IT resources from pooled teams.
• Strong knowledge of development environment and tools. A developer background is highly preferred with hands-on experience with one of the technologies used at the firm (, Python, APIs, middleware, SQL / DB).
• Familiarity with Data Management and Warehousing.
• Solid understanding of Cloud technology, preferably AWS.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.). SCRUM, Safe or other Agile certifications required.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be a highly motivated individual who can work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, learn and implement new technologies, and provide mid / senior-level expertise.

Project and Resource management and % Budget Management

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.

Preferred

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Master's degree
• Experience in improving SDLC, DevOps adoption and technology modernization projects.
30+ days ago