Project Manager

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Project Manager for a Contract assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in New York, NY. Responsibilities :

• Principal duties and responsibilities: Engages with stakeholders both within the Bank and in System IT, technology support, and senior leadership to provides comprehensive program/project management oversight including scope, resource needs, and risks and issues to ensure successful delivery.
• Collaborates with senior leadership to establish project plan, scope workstream, success criteria, and appropriate delivery model.
• Performs analysis of schedule and collaborates with stakeholder groups to ensure that appropriate resources (people, physical and financial) are allocated to the project to ensure successful and timely completion.
• Ensures that the project adheres to established Bank and System project standards, including creation and maintenance of required project artifacts.
• Conducts status reviews and drives decision making with stakeholders at all levels, including executive oversight and steering committees.
• Provides oversight and direction to the project team in identifying and managing the risks associated with the project and developing and executing appropriate risk mitigation plans.
• Identifies and executes on a comprehensive communication plan that ensures sufficient engagement and transparency across all stakeholders.

• 10+ years of experience as a seasoned Program Manager specifically within a PMO
• Background in Financial Services
• Strong Technology background
• Strong experience with MS PowerPoint and Excel
• Background working in both Agile and Waterfall projects