Job Description:
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end project lifecycle from initiation to implementation, ensuring successful delivery.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, and resource allocation.
- Manage stakeholder communication and expectations across all levels of the organization.
- Facilitate requirements gathering sessions and validate deliverables against business needs.
- Run governance routines, senior working groups, and prepare executive-level dashboards and reports.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, ensuring timely escalation and resolution.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage dependencies between workstreams.
- Manage project financials, resource planning, and variance tracking.
- Leverage AI-driven analytics and automation tools to improve reporting and forecasting.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and AI integration within project workflows.
- Support change management activities and ensure smooth adoption of project outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with governance frameworks, regulatory requirements, and organizational standards.
Required Qualifications
- Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and on budget, with ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
- 5+ years in project management roles with experience in governance and risk management.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio) and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA).
- Strong influencing, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience with Agile/Scaled Agile (SAFE), DAIC, or structured methodologies (PRINCE2, PMP).
- Basic knowledge of AI concepts and experience using AI-powered tools for reporting or automation.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in Financial Services, especially Investment Banking and Global Markets Operations.
- Knowledge of structured business analysis (e.g., Six Sigma).
- Familiarity with SharePoint workflows and document management.
- Hands-on experience with AI-enabled platforms, predictive analytics, or machine learning applications in project management contexts.
Competencies
- Strategic Thinking: Align strategies with organizational goals and translate them into actionable plans.
- Business Results: Anticipate risks and obstacles; pursue aggressive goals; promote continuous learning.
- People Leadership: Encourage contributions; foster open exchange of ideas; make decisions for the greater good.
- Personal Effectiveness: Take ownership; act decisively; maintain resilience under pressure.
- Planning and Organization: Prioritize effectively; multi-task under tight deadlines; run efficient meetings.
- Communication Skills: Communicate clearly and concisely at all organizational levels.
Work Environment
Flexible work arrangements may be available. Collaborative, fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth.