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Our client, a leading financial company is hiring a Sr. Project Manager on contract basis.
Work Location: Buffalo, NY (remote until further notice)Summary: The vision statement for transformation is to be the businesses primary change partner, support the implementation of the Group Strategy and make change a source of sustainable competitive advantage for company The Project Manager role is distinct from the Senior Project Manager role in the scale and importance of the projects they manage and resource pool responsibilities. The Project Manager role is distinct from the Associate Project Manager role in their level of experience and independence as a project manager. Project Managers manage change through projects which are established to deliver a specific outcome, on time and on budget. The projects will typically have a clearly defined output, fixed start and end date with a well-defined development/delivery path. Projects may be stand alone or part of a Programme. Project Managers are required to take decisions and lead change initiatives and on occasions manage stakeholder and senior management relationships. Project governance must be established, including clear sponsorship, tollgates and steering committee. The jobholder will not be subject to close supervision, and will be expected to exercise independent initiative and judgement in proactively overcoming obstacles to success, dealing with uncertainty and changing circumstances, such as interdependencies, opportunities or risks. He / She will be expected to adopt an agile and flexible approach to work and an outstanding level of professionalism and conduct. The role holder will operate within the usual authority limits for a Project ManagerRequired Skills: Knowledge • Excellent understanding of the project lifecycle • Excellent understanding of Global Transformation Business Transformation Frameworks and best practice techniques • Understanding of the purpose, value, culture and fundamentals of Global Transformation • Understanding of banking and understanding of how change drives benefits for company, its customers and other stakeholdersExperience • Project management skills and experience • People manager and broad experience in managing teams of different work streams • Examples of the delivery of on time and on budget projects that achieve business case stated outcomes - adriver with bias towards delivery at pace and controlling project outcomes • In depth experience of working in a banking environment and change projects • Stakeholder management experience, especially impactful communication, influencing and running project governance Implementation, change management and benefits realization • Implementation, change management and benefits realizationCapabilities • Planning and Plan Management • Risk and Issues Management • Global Mindset • Decision Making • Lead Self and Others • Business Case and Benefits Realization • Change and Implementation Management • Financial and Budget Management • Tracking, Reporting and Governance • Stakeholder Management • Resource and Team Management • Delivery at Pace • Achieving excellence • CollaborationQualifications and Accreditations • PMP certification or training • Prince2 - Optional • Any relevant local banking qualifications such as ACIB (Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers) -Optional - TOP 3 must-have skills: 1.) Project Management experience, PMI or Black belt, Agile training 2.) Ability to run meetings, drive solutions and results 3.) Very organized and attention to details 3 + Years. Preferred experience in a financial institution, especially someone in compliance/regulatory compliance.- Apply Now