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Job description
Leads one or more system implementation/application development and/or front/back-end processing projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, which includes directing third party vendors as well as virtual teams.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Leads one or more system implementation/application development and/or front/back-end processing projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, which includes directing third party vendors as well as virtual teams. Must be familiar with system scope and project objectives, organizational change management methodologies and techniques, as well as the role and function of each team member to effectively coordinate the activities of the team. Orients members of the project team on the Standard Project Lifecycle Framework.
Develops and grows partnerships and foster relationships with senior functional managers and their management teams to prioritize project deliverables and set/ receive direction to achieve business objectives.
Supports business status development, performs project registration/consolidation/prioritization as required; creates funding plan; and administers project pipeline checkpoints to drive delivery and mitigate/resolve bottlenecks
Defines and manages project scope, scope changes, objectives, requirements, deliverables, and value proposition that support the diverse business goals and interests of multiple stakeholders
Develops integrated project plan; identifies and manages project dependencies and critical paths; and tracks/reports project milestones as well as status
Estimates resources needed to achieve project goals; tracks utilization; determines and assesses need for additional staff and/or vendors; manages on/off boarding; and monitors/manages vendor performance on labor resources
Drafts and submits project budget proposals and recommends subsequent budget changes where necessary; conducts cost forecasting and actual tracking as well as variance reporting
Identifies, tracks, escalates and resolves issue conflicts; performs impact analysis and prioritization; manages dependencies and track/monitors; and escalates risk with corrective/ mitigating actions
Tailors methods and metrics; administers configuration management/version control; adheres to project policies/ standards; performs project assessments; coach/ mentors' teams; and manages deliverable reviews and signoffs
Leads communication planning, execution and reporting with other project managers and project team members; liaises with key stakeholders
Supports development of change management planning, design and implementation including communication and training.
Manages documentation and the knowledge transfer to the “business as usual” functions; conducts “lesson-learned” reviews
Manages the execution of vendor contract(s) and ensures adherence to contract provisions, where applicable
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certifications: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required. Knowledge and experience in the financial services industry a plus. Knowledge and experience with standard project development/management methodologies and tools required. Knowledge and experience with managing system implementation projects is required.
Experience:
Minimum five years of increasingly complex project related experience required.
Competencies and Skills:
Familiar with Jira, Scrum, Agile and Waterfall practices
Familiar with application development practices and cloud, network and security infrastructure components
Familiar with real estate capital markets business
Demonstrates critical thinking, problem solving and conflict management skills; ability to “connect the dots”
Assesses and coaches to strengths and developmental needs of project team members and direct reports. Shares knowledge, insights, and experiences to help others develop.
Thinks, plans and executes on multiple levels
Organized, self-disciplined, leads others towards common outcomes and strategy execution
Credible leader with established reputation for presenting and gaining support for ideas/solutions
Proven demonstration of Key leadership competencies
Can clearly articulate vision for future state; provide big-picture view/ enterprise view; decisive and directive when necessary
Fosters and encourages frequent, open and honest feedback; learns from setbacks and mistakes to drive improvements; independently seeks out learning opportunities
Highly polished and confident communication ability; possess written, verbal and stand-up presentation skills. Adjusts communications to audience.
Takes the initiative to understand the business impacted by the project, current, trends and information that could impact the business and organization. Stays up to date on current industry best-practices
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