IT Project Manager, Global Technology Applications

IT Project Manager, Global Technology Applications

Typical Day in Role
• Project Planning: You will be responsible for creating and maintaining project plans, defining objectives, setting timelines, and working with application owners and subject matter experts to deliver.
• Accountable for ensuring that the business needs and outcomes of the project are met as per business case.
• Hold meetings and work sessions as necessary to ensure that project management deliverables are met i.e. project planning, risk management, issue management, status meetings.
• Knowledge pf project management and life cycle development methodologies and technical architectures pertaining to the area. The selected candidate will have excellent skills in relationship and general business management.
• Ensure Project Change Notifications are raised where necessary and approved. If the scope changes identify impacts to the Sponsor. And/or Steering Committee.
• Reporting and Documentation: You will prepare project status reports, documentation, and presentations for stakeholders and management. Effective documentation is essential for transparency and accountability.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with various stakeholders within the organization. Effective communication and stakeholder engagement are crucial for project success.
• Risk Assessment: You will identify and assess potential risks associated with the project plan and develop strategies to mitigate them. This includes monitoring program communications (internal and external) as it relates to the shortening of the settlement cycle.
• Team Coordination: You will assign tasks and ensure efficient collaboration among team members. You may also provide guidance, support, and escalating issues to appropriate Sponsors and stakeholders, as required.
• Budget and Resource Management: You will track resources onboarded for the project and project expenses. Financial acumen is important to ensure projects stay within budgetary constraints.
• Compliance and Regulations: You will be supported by the core program team and provided information to stay updated on relevant regulatory frameworks to help ensure compliance throughout the project lifecycle. This may involve liaising with legal and compliance teams to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: You will analyze project outcomes, identify areas for improvement, and implement lessons learned to enhance T+1’s efficiency and effectiveness.
• As a T+1 project manager, an understanding of the technologies used in Capital Markets for the Front, Middle and Back Office desks, would significantly facilitate the ability to navigate complex and dynamic environments while delivering successful outcomes to the T+1 program.

Must Have Skills/Requirements:
• 8+ years’ experience working in a relevant capacity as a project manager (on a technology team)
• Minimum 3-4+ years of related experience managing technology projects in Capital Markets industry.
• Strong recent experience with one or more of: Murex, ION, or Broadridge

Nice to have Skills:
• T+2 experience is an asset

Soft Skills:
– The individual must possess strong problem-solving and analytical skills to rapidly assess problem situations and creatively bring solutions to the table. Support an “information technology” part of all business impacted by the shortening of the settlement cycle (T+1), ensuring business strategies, plans and initiatives are executed / delivered in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures and aligned with the program’s strategic goals.
– The individual requires superior oral and written communication skills in English and proven ability to: make presentations to varied groups; deal with all levels of line management up to the Vice-President (individually or in committee); chairing meetings involving diverse management levels; and dealing with vendors/consultants without exceeding authority. He/she/they must have an expert ability to balance competing or conflicting goals of various departments/stakeholders, requiring a mature, diplomatic approach.
– Strong influencing skills and negotiation skills are also advantageous in order to negotiate with project team members/management to acquire/maintain support and to negotiate priorities with full consideration and awareness of potential impact on business needs and outcomes.

Degrees or certifications:
– Associate degree in a relevant field required