Project Manager

Description:
Plan, coordinate and supervise complex informatics assignments. Coordinate systems development for major applications. Develop, plan, analyze, evaluate and assign priorities to deliverables and requirements. Define project phases, set deadlines and manage staff. Develop project plans with milestones. Coordinate all meeting and interface with business units, staff and service providers. The successful candidate will be responsible for the oversight and execution of multiple projects .Accountable for managing broad and highly complex teams and projects involving significant scope and complexity.

Key accountabilities are:
Sets direction at an operational level, works autonomously in the management of the unit and collaborates with other business heads to establish and execute on common goals. Direct or manages large-scale applications, programs or projects across multiple product lines, involving significant scope and complexity. Ensures delivery of projects to the business partner, meeting the approved scope/cost/schedule/quality for the project. Perform a governing role for, ensuring that the proposal, execution, control, deployment, training and hand off, warranty support, and closure meet promised schedules. Performs risk identification and mitigation activities, escalating unresolved issues to the Executive and / or Steering Committee where appropriate to secure their timely decisions/support. Manages the acquisition and deployment of resources, including budget, by working with delivery partners to secure the resources required for the project. Ensures client satisfaction with the project process and project team by effective and timely communication including status reporting, continual risk/issue assessment/management and escalation, and resolution of issues as they arise. The successful candidate will be required to work with and influence senior level leaders and partner with other IT Managers.

SKILLS: Proven leadership skills and experience managing large and complex IT projects. Full life cycle development experience. Experience with proven project methodology tools. Expertise in MS Project, Excel, Visio and Powerpoint. 5-7 years of experience

SUMMARY OF DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project : Regulatory focus however this person will be working on multiple projects with varied focus
Good communication
Good relationship building skills
Experience managing virtual teams
Experience managing team members who report to others (matrix management)
Technical background

CANDIDATE PROFILE DETAILS:
Degree/Certifications Required: No
Years of experience: 5-7yrs*
Best Vs Average Candidate (Background):IT PM within the banking industry

MUST HAVE:
1.) 5-7 years of PM experience
2.) FI experience on regulatory projects 5yrs, managing technology projects
3) Clarity 5yrs*
4.) Financial management 7yrs
5.)Project risk management 5yrs*

NICE TO HAVE
1.) Client experience

Qualification

Rating

Must Have

Short-listing Questions

Any upcoming vacation plans?

No

Has your candidate worked at client as a Full Time employee?

No

Is this candidate required to give notice – Please elaborate in the comment section

No

Skills

Project Management

7 years

Regulatory or Compliance Experience

5 years

Solid Clarity experience

5 years

Strong understanding of project financials mgmt (estimating, budget creation, tracking, forecast)

7 years

Technology/Finance background

5 years

Nice to Have

Short-listing Questions

Previous client experience

Yes