The Project Manager will work closely with sponsors and Systems counterparts to define the project scope, develop the project plan, and manage the project budget. S/he is responsible for the execution of project tasks, mitigation of project risks, resolution of issues and management of resources to successfully meet project goals and deliverables. S/he will lead a team of subject matter experts, analysts and other participants to ensure successful project execution in accordance with best practices and standards. Qualifications & Skills
- Education/Experience: BA/BS degree and/or equivalent work experience; 8+ years related work experience.
- Industry Knowledge: Financial Services Industry experience and knowledge of Custody operations strongly preferred.
- Technical Expertise: Demonstrated understanding of project management principles, tools and techniques including business case development, ROI analysis, planning and issues management.
- Leadership: Proven leadership skills; takes ownership and follows through on tasks; drives decisions; results-oriented.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills with all audiences; negotiation and mediation skills.
- Soft Skills: Flexible and able to handle multiple priorities; creative thinking and intellectual curiosity; interpersonal skills.
- Analytical Skills: Analytical and problem solving skills; sound judgment; attention to detail.
- Organization: Organizational and time management skills; ability to multi-task.
- Regulatory/Industry: Knowledge of general regulatory environment and industry standards.
- Preferred: Direct knowledge of client Investor Services products and disciplines is a plus; knowledge of Agile methodologies / delivery approach.
salary: $80 - $85 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: Bachelors
Responsibilities
- Lead the project team and various business units in defining scope, planning, budgeting and control all project tasks, resources and deliverables.
- Apply project management standards and best practices to ensure successful execution of projects on scope, on schedule and on budget.
- Ensure that all project members adhere to project execution methodology standards and best practices throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure that all participants understand the objectives of the project and work together toward a common goal.
- Demonstrate independent thinking and creative solutioning to overcome obstacles and issues during project execution.
- Review business cases, business requirements, functional specifications, and implementation plans.
- Effectively communicate project expectations to project members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
- Lead project team towards predetermined goals by tracking and resolving business issues thought the life of the project.
- Identify and manage business and analyst resources to successfully execute the project plan.
- Ensure thorough testing of all system changes, including user acceptance testing, regression testing, client testing and parallel/pilot testing as required.
- Prepare and present Change Oversight materials.
- Liaison with the project team, management, Systems and users to keep them informed of the project progress.
- Create project dashboards and reports.
Skills
Qualifications
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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