Global Financial Firm located in NYC, NY has an immediate contract opportunity for an experienced Markets Transformation Project Manager .
This role is currently on a Hybrid Schedule.
You will need to have reliable internet, computer and android or iphone for remote access into the client systems during remote work.
We will be expected in the office weekly - days depending on the team requirement.
Video / ff interviews are required prior to all offers.
Pay rate range : $ - $ Negotiable based upon years of experience
Description :
The role will be part of a core central Program Management Team charged with ensuring the timely execution of deliverables across all work streams whilst imparting subject matter expertise and know-how.
The candidate must be an individual experienced in project management and with sufficient subject matter expertise to be able to provide meaningful solutions that are functional and sustainable.
Primary 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
- Strong & proven track record in strategic project management and execution of complex solutions are essential
- Has significant experience in FO / COO / Finance Transformation with examples of execution deliverables met
- Significant experience in scoping, developing and prioritizing plans for strategic initiatives
- Excellent oral and written communications skills; must be articulate and persuasive with the judgement 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
- years of relevant industry experience
- Experience in managing Regulatory related projects
- Bachelor’s / University degree