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*Position*:Senior Project Manager, Comprehensive Capital Markets Workflow
*Location :*Washington, DC
*Duration:* 12-Months
Mandatory Skills:
*CA Clarity, Microsoft Project, Misys SUMMIT*
USC preferred but not a must.
Reporting Level:Manager, Information Technology Solutions, Treasury (ITSTR)
Project Overview:
Project management will focus primarily on the automation, consolidation
and streamlining of the current manual transaction workflow process within
the Treasury Operation’s Capital Markets line of business. This includes
the replacement of the legacy Bond Swap Documentation, Trade Decision and
Approval systems.
General Description:
The individual is responsible for the planning, development and
implementation of one or more medium to large-sized complex strategic
project efforts that utilize information technology solutions. He or she is
responsible for developing the project scope, defining project guidelines,
obtaining business and information technology sponsor approvals and
coordinating the resources necessary to successfully complete the project.
Other responsibilities include the refinement of project
requirements/scope, project coordination, development of plans and
schedules, resource management and estimation, project maintenance and
reporting. Projects may address an enterprise need or may be specific to
the needs of a single line of business (LOB).
Once a project is set in motion, the individual is expected to communicate
major milestones, identify potential project risks, provide continuing
direction to the project team and conduct regular status meetings to review
project activities. Furthermore, they are responsible for managing the
prioritization procedures for changing requirements/scope (i.e., change
management) and project quality assurance and acceptance procedures. Near
the end of the project, they obtain feedback to ensure that project efforts
meet customer expectations for contracted time, cost and performance.
The individual serving in this role require proven skills in managing
within a matrix organization. They also provide constructive feedback to
teams as it pertains to project performance. Lastly, they are expected to
provide the highest level of expertise in the application of the tools and
techniques of the project management discipline, and of the software
development life cycle (SDLC).
Practical Experience
& Education:
Required
* 8+ years of IT project management experience.
* 8+ years experience managing complex projects requiring coordination
across multiple business lines/organizations.
* PMP Certified
* Experience with IT projects in the Financial Industry
* Experience with IT projects utilizing multiple technologies and
frameworks
* Bachelors’ degree in related field or equivalent work experience
Additional Consideration
Project experience with the following applications:
* CA Clarity PPM Software
* Microsoft Project
* Misys SUMMIT FT
Project experience in the following domains and processes:
* Capital Markets
* Corporate Treasury Operations
* Bond and Swap Transactions
* Procurement processes, specifically activities required in managing a
request for proposal (RFP) process.
Competencies & Responsibilities:
Project/Program Planning,
Monitoring and Management
* Assists in the development, maintenance, and improvement of a
standard project management process utilizing best practices and supported
by Portfolio Project Management (PPM) tools and measures
* Develops detailed project plans and schedules.
* Provides work direction and leadership to assigned projects,
including scheduling, assignment of work and review of project efforts
* Monitors project milestones and critical dates to identify potential
jeopardy of project schedule. Identifies ways to resolve schedule issues.
Keeps management aware of the situation
* Assesses variances from the project plan, gathers metrics and
develops and implements changes as necessary to ensure that the project
remains within specified scope and is within time, cost and quality
objectives
* Gathers and further defines project requirements/scope
* Determines staffing requirements and forms project teams
* Develops estimates for other resource (i.e., business, technical, and
financial) and schedule requirements
* Conducts project kickoff phase meetings, communicating individual
roles and project expectations. Ensures that all project team members have
the tools and training required to perform effectively
Coaching & Mentoring
* Provides the team with constructive feedback as it pertains to
project performance. Uses past experiences to identify potential areas of
improvement
* Coaches or mentors-less experienced personnel
Quality Management
* Utilizes established project standards, procedures and quality
objectives
* Develops best practices, project standards, procedures and quality
objectives including metrics for assessing progress. Utilizes established
project standards, procedures and quality objectives
Vendor/Partner Management
* Develops and maintains a productive working relationship with project
sponsors, vendors and key clients
* Acts as primary point of contact for one or more vendor staff and
teams on one or more large-sized, moderate to highly complex projects.
Provides direction, prioritization, and guidance on project activities to
meet project targets. Ensures vendor staff responsibilities are clear.
* Monitors and reports on one or more vendor’s progress against budget
and other targets for one or more large-sized, moderate to highly complex
projects
* Identifies risks and issues; establishes mitigation plan to
facilitate issue resolution
Behavioral Competencies
* Demonstrates flexibility within a variety of changing situations
while working with various individuals and groups. Changes own ideas or
perceptions in response to changing circumstances. Alters standard
procedures when necessary and multi-tasks as required
* Builds both formal and informal professional networks. Maintains and
extends networks within, across and external to organizational boundaries.
Obtains and shares information, ideas and problems. Solicits advice,
support, championship, sponsorship and commitment that result in smooth
transitions of change and the development of mutually acceptable solutions
* Expresses technical and business concepts, ideas, feelings, opinions
and conclusions orally and in writing. Listens attentively and reinforces
words through empathetic body language and tone
* Assesses the scope and potential impact of an issue or opportunity.
Uses business criteria and values to evaluate alternative courses of
action. Makes a timely choice based on the options and information available
* Accomplishes his/her assigned work and overcomes setbacks. Makes
sound decisions, takes risks and takes responsibility for his/her actions
regardless of outcome. Sets a vision and creates the environment for
success. Creates productive working conditions. Provides guidance and clear
direction. Communicates with confidence and assertiveness
* Identifies and acts upon opportunities for continuous improvement.
Encourages prudent risk-taking, exploration of alternative approaches, and
organizational learning. Mobilizes others to support change through times
of stress and uncertainty
* Develops win-win solutions with others. Devises counter-arguments,
offers compromises while maintaining company objectives, remains assertive
in face of conflict and reaches agreements that promote mutual interests
and maximize commitment
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Thanks & Regards
Gary
IT Recruiter
HMG America LLC
PH:732-645-1446
E:g...@hmgamerica.com
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