IT Project Manager

The candidate will be responsible for gathering requirements and funding as well as organizing and coordinating the deployment plan.

The candidate will also be responsible for reporting, maintaining project plans, supporting project planning and tracking, issue / risk management.

The candidate will produce project documentation, business case and project plans to team standards, and within the current project lifecycle standards, soliciting business sign off, governance, and action where appropriate.

They will provide support and oversight of implementation through project completion. Ideal candidate will have a diverse technical background within the financial services industry.

A confident and articulate self-starter ?A team player with a high level of commitment and enthusiasm Able to work in a high-pressure environment while juggling multiple tasks Has excellent attention to detail and organizational skills Demonstrate time management, ability to prioritize tasks and to meet deadlines across multiple projects Possess strong interpersonal skills and able to communicate at all levels and influence others Display strong leadership skills, with a proven track record of leading projects at times of changeRequirementsAt least 8-10 years of technology project management experience Experience with network build, infrastructure build, data center builds and / or corporate real estate construction projects including floor build outs and business relocationsExperience gathering technology requirements and working with design, trading and technology teams to finalize design development and construction drawings In addition, the SDM will be responsible for managing delivery across internal teams and third-party contractors / consultants Define the scope of operational work in collaboration with Enterprise Network Services and Business Unit management Develop schedule while effectively allocating resources to the activities Maintain project schedule and review with key stakeholders Driving process efficiency Develop, track and coordinate schedule Manage Hardware deliveries, with vendors, including stagingCreate and Manage the Technology Change Management ticketsProvide weekly status reports both internally and externally, as required Lead deployment activities Drive process efficiency Schedule UAT testers and BAU signoffsManage the resolution of any issuesEnsure documentation is updatedUpdate Stakeholders, including weekly and monthly reporting status Complete asset decommissions and destructionWell versed in the project lifecycle and Project Management methodologies including Agile (Scrum)Experience working with Agile teams (Kanban, Scrum, LEAN, etc) Strong Excel skills Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Visio, and Project Skills Desired : Bachelor's Degree + Experience within financial services / consulting Knowledge of Cisco, Arista, WAN, LAN, Telecommunications Dark Fiber, WAN, LAN Data Center Builds, Consolidations, Decommissions Branch Restacks and RenovationsStrong organizational skills, customer service focus, attention to detail Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and writtenAbility to distill and present information to business community in non-technical terminologyBusiness analysis skills, with the ability to forecast implications and provide consultative recommendations and solutions Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and manage operational lifecycle Easily adapts to a changing environment